Are boys underachieving at school? Teachers have known for many years that girls often do better than boys at school. In the past, girls always needed a higher mark than boys in the 11+ to get into Grammar School …
More info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/work/primary/sen/boys_underachievement_facts.shtml
Why aren’t boys doing well at school? Stereotypes must take some of the blame. For many boys, it is ‘cool’ to fail at school, particularly in academic subjects. If you are studious and male, you are labelled a ‘geek’ or a ‘bof’, although often it is OK to shine in sport and subjects such as art. …
More info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/work/primary/sen/boys_underachievement_reasons.shtml
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