Despite the arguments about whether boys or girls are being failed more by the schools, the fact remains that for every statistic that indicates a gender gap, there is an even larger gap by
a. social class and race.
b. earning power.
c. age.
d. gender identity.
Question 2
Which of the following is a statistic the chapter cites as support of the idea that schools serve girls better than boys?
a. On average boys are a year and a half behind girls in math and science.
b. Each year men receive more bachelor and master degrees than women.
c. Boys are less likely to be held back a grade, drop out, and be suspended from school.
d. Boys are less likely than girls to graduate from high school .
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