How School Multiplies Inequalities in Maths

How school multiplies inequalities in maths

Analysis: The headline of an article in pre-eminent science journal Nature says it all: ‘Rapid emergence of a maths gender gap in first grade.’ The study makes for disturbing reading. Based on longitudinal data from schoolchildren in France it reports that boys and girls begin their schooling on an equal footing in mathematics, but equality doesn’t last long. Within just four months, a measurable gap emerges, with boys outperforming girls. The l…

Education Minister Highlights Urgent Need To Improve Maths Performance

Minister of Education Dr. Michael Dowlath has expressed concern regarding students’ underperformance in mathematics at both the primary and secondary school levels. Speaking at the Prize Giving Ceremony of the 28th Annual Mental Mathematics Marathon—a competition aimed at enhancing numeracy among primary school students—Dr. Dowlath highlighted troubling statistics and called for urgent educational reforms. "Just