Educational Psychology / Unit 9 EDP 0804 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Average Differences in School
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The idea
On average, boys are more physically active and physically aggressive, play in larger groups and speak up more in class, while girls form closer friendships and earn slightly higher grades; course choices diverge in high school.
In practice
Motor skills diverge late in elementary school, largely through sports participation.
Where people slip
These are averages with wide individual exceptions.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
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