Las asignaturas de ciencias en las pruebas de acceso a la universidad: perspectiva de género

Traditionally the choice of science options at the stage of high school and then university studies has been marked by gender stereotypes. This paper discusses the results from the gender point of view of the results of entrance examinations to the university in the Bachelor's degree of Science in Almeria, during the period 2005-2010. We analyzed a sample of 17,797 students, 8531 men and 9326 women. The variables analyzed are: presented ratio, percentage of pass, average skills, vocational choice and distribution of ratings according to subjects. Analytically processed data to provide excellent qualitative comparisons between the two groups, showing the differences and contrasting results with the national trend. It is noted that the pass rate and the average scores are favorable to men, although very close to women. Comparative study between subjects are evident lack of coordination between the development some of the entrance examination to college and preparing for it since high school. With this type of study is possible to act on the improvement of educational programs, both gender equality and on subjects that are far from the average for all.