Why are boys outperforming girls in maths?
- Written by Ben Zunica, Lecturer in Mathematics Education, University of Sydney
Vitalii Stock/Shutterstock A major international test has revealed a concerning gender gap in maths among Australian school students.
In the 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), Australia’s boys did much better than girls.
Year 4 boys outperformed girls by the equal highest margin out of 58 countries that did...





