Girls Outperform Boys in School—New Study Points to One Key Attitude
Summary
A new study analyzed the attitudes of over 750,000 teenagers from 61 countries and found that boys generally value hard work in school less than girls do. This difference in attitude is linked to boys' lower academic performance and participation in higher education in many countries, especially developed ones.Key Facts
- Boys are less likely than girls to agree that trying hard at school is important.
- Girls usually get better grades and complete higher education more often than boys.
- The study used data from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) testing 15-year-olds.
- Differences in attitudes about school effort are bigger in wealthier countries.
- Boys also report less parental support for their academic work than girls do.
- Cultural stereotypes suggest boys are naturally talented and don’t need to work as hard.
- These stereotypes can negatively affect both boys and girls in different ways.
- Experts recommend focusing on effort and learning rather than natural talent to help all students succeed.
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