Girls Have Big Advantage Over Boys On Timed Tests

We already know that hormones cause structural differences between male and female brains and seem to be implicated in 'emotional intelligence' to some degree. Anyway, this one has clear educational import and that is spelt out clearly.

To truly understand a person's overall ability, it is important to also look at performance in un-timed situations. For males, this means presenting them with material that is challenging and interesting, but is presented in smaller chunks without strict time limits.

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