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Quiz: Gender and Educational Achievement

AQA A-level Sociology (7192)

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Building on what you've learned about social class and educational achievement, let's explore how gender influences educational outcomes!

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Which gender currently outperforms the other in most UK educational attainment measures?

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Which of the following are reasons why girls might outperform boys in education? (Select all that apply)

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The {{blank0}} gender tends to outperform the other in GCSE exams, which is partly explained by their better {{blank1}} habits.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What is one way that stereotypes about boys can negatively affect their education?

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Which of the following educational policies might contribute to the gender achievement gap? (Select all that apply)

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The introduction of more {{blank0}} in assessments was said to benefit girls, as they tend to be more {{blank1}} in their approach to schoolwork.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What is one reason why boys might underperform in literacy compared to girls?

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How might peer pressure influence boys' educational achievement? (Select all that apply)

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What is one way schools can address the gender achievement gap?

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