Have you given thought to why girls statistically do worse in math than boys? Honestly, it is no secret that there is a large gap between the genders of both male and female when it comes to math or even other STEM-oriented classes. But, why? Researchers are currently still working on a study in regards to this.
Why Do Girls Statistically Do Worse in Math Than Boys? #dyscalculia
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Researchers say boys start to outperform girl in math after kindergarten.
Despite the fact that researchers are still looking at reasons for why this occurs in girls and why boys excel in these subjects, there are still a few things that we do know. We know that the divide between girls and boys happen sometime after kindergarten but still during elementary school years. To learn more, check out this article!
Key Takeaways:
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Researchers are still trying to understand why girls are under-represented in the top scorers on challenging math exams.
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One potential reason is that girls and boys start out equal in kindergarten, but girls lose confidence in their math abilities over time.
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Other potential explanations include teachers under-rating girls’ ability, or girls failing to acquire strong problem-solving skills because of a desire to please their teachers.
