Which Is True of Gender Differences in Mathematics Achievement Around

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which is true of gender differences in mathematics achievement around the world?

• A) The gender gap is smaller in nations with greater gender equality.
• B) Most U. S. girls who do best in math are immigrants or children of immigrants from countries where math education is valued for all.
• C) Eighth-grade girls in Chinese Taipei and Korea perform much better in math than eighth grade boys in the U.S.
• D) all of the above

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