How easy is it for terrorists to commit attacks? Why are boys more confident in their math skills than girls? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

Authorities have arrested a suspect following an “attempted terrorist attack” on a New York City subway.

How easy is it for terrorists to get ahold of weapons to commit these attacks? Could they happen anywhere?

Guest: Stephanie Carvin, Assistant Professor of International Relations at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, specialty in national security issues and terrorism

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EQAO test results for the 2016-17 academic year show that only 49% of Grade 3 girls in Ontario agreed that they were good at math compared to 62% of boys.

Additionally, a 2009 study showed American female elementary teachers passed on their anxieties about math to girls in their classes, but not to boys.

Why are boys more confident in their math skills than girls?

Guest: Mary Reid, Professor of math education at the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

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Scott and Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys have their usual Monday night sports discussion, including asking whether or not sports games are more entertaining in the midst of wild weather.