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The Trend of Academic Achievement among Malaysian Boys and Girls: Where are the Boys?

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Objective - Gender differences in education remain as one of the global issues that has been widely and comprehensively discussed. This study aims at exploring the pattern of academic achievement of boys and girls in Malaysia. Methodology/Technique - The study analyzes the data of student achievement in public examination from 2008 until 2014, which were obtained from the Malaysian Examination Board. Findings - The findings showed that Malaysian girls performed better than Malaysian boys. The findings also showed that there were significant differences in academic achievement between the boys and the girls. Novelty - This study implicated the need to identify the factors causing the achievement gap across genders. Hence, strategies and interventions can be undertaken to reduce the gap. Type of Paper - Empirical Keywords: Academic Achievement; Boy's Performance; Girl's Performance; Gender Differences. JEL Classification: I21, I23

Source: GATR Global Journal of Business Social Sciences Review

DOI: 10.35609/gjbssr.2017.5.1(1)

Authors: Nor Aniza Ahmad, Siti Aishah Hassan, Abdul Razak Ahmad, Chua Lay Nee, Nor Hashim Othman

Institutions: Universiti Putra Malaysia, National University of Malaysia, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia, Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Raja Melewar

Language: English

Topic: Education, Achievement, and Giftedness

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Quality education, Gender equality

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2739403241