Gender Gap in Achievement: Factors and Impacts

These flashcards cover the key concepts and findings related to the gender gap in educational achievement, including factors influencing performance and the implications of educational policies.

What did the 2013 teacher assessments reveal about girls' performance compared to boys?

Girls were outperforming boys in literacy, language, maths, and PSED.

In which subject area does the achievement gap between girls and boys particularly widen?

The gap continues to widen in English.

What educational level shows a significant narrowing of the gender gap compared to GCSE?

The gap at A Level is much narrower than at GCSE.

What governmental policies were introduced to create more opportunities for girls in education?

Policies like GIST (Girls into Science and Technology) and WISE (Women into Science and Engineering).

According to Boaler, what key changes have positively impacted girls' educational achievement?

The removal of barriers faced by girls and making education more meritocratic.

What was a major educational change introduced in 1988 that affected gender achievement?

Coursework was introduced.

How do teachers typically interact with boys compared to girls in the classroom, according to Peter and Jane French?

Boys receive more negative attention while girls tend to be treated more positively.

What is the viewpoint of Liberal Feminists regarding progress in girls' education?

They celebrate the progress made but believe there is still work to be done for true equality.

Mitsos and Browne argue that girls achieve more in coursework due to what qualities?

Girls are more conscientious and better organized than boys.

What evidence do Radical Feminists provide to show the patriarchal nature of the education system?

Negative interactions with boys and evidence that more boys have behavioral issues.

What change in textbooks since the 1980s has positively influenced girls' educational achievement?

Textbooks now challenge traditional stereotypes and present more positive images for girls.

What statistic did Weiner provide regarding the representation of women in education?

Women are hugely underrepresented in the curriculum, with history being called a Women Free Zone.

What impact do league tables have on girls' desirability for schools according to Slee?

Girls are more likely to achieve better grades, making them more desirable.

What is linked to a self-fulfilling prophecy among high-achieving girls according to Jackson?

The fact that they are more desired by schools leads to a self-fulfilling prophecy of higher achievement.