Studies on the effects of stereotypic expectations have shown that teachers' stereotypic expectations of their students:

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Studies have shown that teachers' stereotypic expectations can influence student behavior such that students perform in line with those stereotypes. For example, if a teacher expects girls to be less skilled in math than boys, girls might be less likely to participate in math related activities or perform worse on a math test, even if they are capable of performing well. This effect is known as the self-fulfilling prophecy.

Studies on the Effects of Stereotypic Expectations Have Shown That