Gender and Achievement

Girls do better than boys at every stage in the National Curriculum tests in English and Science. True or False?

• True

• False

One of the reasons why girls have overtaken boys in attainment is changes to __________ prospects for girls.

One of the reasons why girls have overtaken boys in attainment is changes to ____ and values.

Equal pay and equal opportunities are examples of how changes in the ___ have improved girls' achievement in school.

The ________ __________ is a set of subjects and standards used by primary and secondary schools so children learn the same things.

Which type of school does not have to follow the National Curriculum?

• Private school

• Comprehensive school

A decline in jobs traditionally done by men has caused a ______ of masculinity.

The formation of _______ subcultures could be a reason for boys falling behind girls in school.

Which gender does coursework tend to favour?

• Boys

• Girls

Which term refers to a child who has been labelled by their teacher and then puts less effort into exams, thus confirming the teacher's prediction?