Before even getting into the argument behind single sex schools, let us take a look at statistics. The math is there, and research has shown that men do tend to outperform women in scores on standardized tests. Why? Well maybe we can't find a definitive answer. But what we can't ignore are the numbers showing the difference as seen below.
Now if this is the case, what should we do to try to change the gender gap when it comes to scoring on subjects stereotypically male dominated? The answer lies in maybe, just maybe, changing the approach and orient it to women, which can be done at an all-girls school. Essentially, psychology has told us that there are NO TRUE biological differences in the brain making girls "better in writing" and "boys better in math". The answer then lies in the environment.
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