Post-test

What is a gender gap?

• one gender not meeting the expected academic standards as the opposite gender

• an unfair difference in achievement between boys and girls

• the separation of boys and girls

• difference in reading proficiency between boys and girls

Why are boys at a disadvantage with a majority of female teachers?

• Boys cannot relate to female teachers and vice versa

• Female teachers hug too much

• Boys don't like female teachers

• Female teachers don't understand boys

Part of the brain that matures about 2 years later in boys than in girls.

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

• Prefrontal cortex

• Occipital Lobe

Why are boys underperforming in education?

• slower brain development

• lack of relationship between father and son

• majority of female teachers

• lower expectations in the classroom

What is the most common grade for boys in high school?

• B

• D

• A

• C

What percentage of boys are categorized as having a developmental disadvantage?

• 30%

• 15%

• 42%

• 23%