Which Statement About Gender Comparisons in Mathematics Is NOT True

question 153

Multiple Choice

Which statement about gender comparisons in mathematics is NOT true?

• A) Boys and girls score nearly equally well on standardized tests of mathematics at the high school level.
• B) Girls and women are maintaining their interest in math beyond high school at rates higher than seen in earlier decades.
• C) Until recently, boys tended to perform better on standardized tests of mathematics ability than did girls.
• D) Despite efforts by schools and parents, the gender gap in mathematic ability remains.

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