e) Do you think the statement Boys are good at math is a stereotype'? Give a reason to
support your answer. ?
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Are Boys Better Than Girls at Math?
Colleen Ganley, assistant professor of developmental psychology, answers
By Colleen Ganley on August 14, 2018
Are Boys Better Than Girls at Math?
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Although the question of whether there is a gender difference in math seems like a simple one, the answer is complicated. Overall there are only small differences in boys’ and girls’ math performance; those differences depend on the age and skill level of the student, what type of math they are attempting and how big of a dissimilarity is needed to say that boys’ and girls’ math performance is truly different.
Answer:
No
Explanation:
Because, girl and boys are good at math