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Are girls really worse at maths?

Are girls really worse at maths?

Update: 2025-12-26
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According to the UK’s Department for Education, girls still make up fewer students choosing A-level maths and physics and even fewer go on to study engineering or computer science at university.


Yet these subjects often lead to some of the best-paid jobs.


So, does this mean girls just aren’t as good at maths? So, what’s behind that shift? So what can be done to change that? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!


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Are girls really worse at maths?

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