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Gendered achievement patterns in undergraduate education: evidence from a bachelor’s program

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Responding to the broader call for transparency and accessibility in educational data analysis, this research note presents a concise descriptive analysis of cumulative grade distributions for male and female students across a decade. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the research presented is to document persistence in gender difference in student performance at a bachelor’s program in pedagogy over time. RESULTS: Spanning a decade, the descriptive analysis highlights persistent differences between male and female students in cumulative grade distribution. Across the entire grade scale, the cumulative grade distribution for students indicates systematically higher grades among females and reflects a higher concentration of top grades among female candidates.

Source: BMC Research Notes

DOI: 10.1186/s13104-026-07788-5

Authors: Marius Ole Johansen, Kjersti Elisabet Lea, Helene Marie Kjærgård Eide

Institution: University of Bergen

Language: English

Topic: Higher Education Research Studies

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Quality education, Gender equality

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,690