Education
Girls ace maths class – so why do boys pull ahead on high-stakes tests?
Girls use traditional, step-by-step algorithms to solve basic math problems, while boys are more likely to use shortcuts
STEM Contributor December 9, 2025
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Girls use traditional, step-by-step algorithms to solve basic math problems, while boys are more likely to use shortcuts
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