
Are girls really worse at maths?
Published: August 31, 2026
Duration: 6:01
According to the UK’s Department for Education, girls still make up fewer students choosing A-level maths and physics and even fewer go on to study engineering or computer science at university.
Yet these subjects often lead to some of the best-paid jobs.
So, does this mean girls just aren’t as good at maths? So, what’s behind that shift? So what can be done to change that? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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