And the gap has been revealed as a worldwide concern, with a recent paper revealing girls do better than boys in the classroom in 70 % of countries. (qaeducation.co.uk)
While girls may be able to potty train earlier than boys, they still may not be ready until after 18 months of age. (newkidscenter.com)
At A level, taken at 18, girls now score better than boys in mathematics, physics and technology. (newscientist.com)