We know that there are different paths to competence, and we believe there are fundamental differences in how male and female brains end up getting organized. Our next studies will give us some insight into where these processing differences are occurring.
To truly understand a person's overall ability, it is important to also look at performance in un-timed situations.
It's the ability to effectively, efficiently and accurately complete work that is of moderate difficulty.
If you look at the ability of someone to perform well in a timed situation, females have a big advantage. It is very important for teachers to understand this difference in males and females when it comes to assigning work and structuring tests.
