The Guardian – Richard Adams
“Girls “lack self-confidence” in their ability to solve mathematics and science problems and achieve worse results than they otherwise would, despite outperforming boys overall, according to an international study of gender equality in schools by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. The study – based on the OECD’s international tests and surveys – suggests school performance both worldwide and in the UK could be boosted by improving attitudes among girls towards tackling maths and science, and by parents encouraging girls to consider careers involving subjects such as engineering.”(more)