With Regard to Differences Between Males and Females in Math

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Multiple Choice

With regard to differences between males and females in math skills,which of the following is correct?

• A)Males on the average do somewhat better than females in all areas of math skill testing.
• B)These differences have changed historically,and there is now little difference before grade 12.
• C)Boys are on the average better than girls on math computations in elementary school and early adolescence.
• D)Girls are on the average better than boys on math problem solving after puberty.

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