This project aims to understand why girls fall behind in mathematics from Year 1 onwards. To this end, the project draws on national assessments administered to all pupils across the country at the start of Year 1, halfway through Year 1 and at the start of Year 2 since 2018. This data is combined with information on parents’ socio-occupational status, the teaching staff and the general characteristics of schools in order to identify any factors that may lead to academic specialisation from the start of Year 1.
Girls dropping out of maths
Project Status
Completed
