Introduction -- Perspectives on gender and achievement -- The construction of gender and achievement in education policy -- Evaluating 'boys' underachievement' -- Explaining gender differences in achievement -- What has happened to the girls? -- The future for boys and girls? : (re)constructions of gender and achievement -- Raising achievement : what 'works in the classroom'?
Summary
This new and topical book, written by editors of the international journal Gender and Education and aimed at educational professionals, draws together the findings and arguments from the wealth of material available on gender and achievement
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-197) and index
