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Helen Reardon Tackling Gender Underachievement in Literacy and Numeracy January 2004 Introduction In recent years there has been much research into gender learning issues and the apparent learning disparity between boys and girls. Such research has included investigations into boys' underachievement in literacy and girls' underachievement in mathematics. The aim of such research is to recognise key reasons why such trends are occurring and perhaps more importantly, to address these within the classroom. Since the introduction of the National Curriculum, national testing and assessment has provided a comprehensive account of attainment at all key stages, especially in the key areas of numeracy, literacy and science. However, such results should not be used exclusively when discussing gender learning difference. It is also important to consider the role of gender stereotyping, attitude and classroom behaviour, and consider how these affect the learning process. In this essay I will discuss the key issues and the reasons behind this...

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