Gender and Educational Achievement
An investigation into the changing patterns of achievement between boys and girls, and the factors influencing gendered subject choices.
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An investigation into the changing patterns of achievement between boys and girls, and the factors influencing gendered subject choices.
Key Questions
- Why have girls generally outperformed boys in recent educational assessments?
- What factors influence gendered subject choices at GCSE and A-Level?
- How do school environments and peer groups shape gender identities?
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