A recent study revealed that girls tend to do better in classrooms than boys. Even though the ratio of boys to girls in schools is much higher around the world, the girls, once they step in, supersede their male classmates.
Experts believe that girls mature sooner than boys. They are more disciplined and focused in the classrooms. Girls tend to reach their complete potential to set, plan, and meet their objectives. They also have a dire urge to compete against their peers.
Boys, on the other hand, are more fragile and immature at a young age than girls. A study showed that boys lose their motivation and confidence because they feel their parents and teachers have no good expectations of them. The social and the psychological attitudes of boys play a significant role in how well they perform in class.
The upbringing is another factor that contributes to boys doing worse in classes. The gender gap becomes wider in poor families. Boys are very sensitive to the financial problems that families face. This causes them to stress and lack focus in class. Studies show that girls from disadvantaged backgrounds show good grades in school as compared to boys from the same background.