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Are girls really worse at maths?
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- Do you really know?
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- Aug 31, 2026
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- 361
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Summary
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! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: How is micro-feminism helping women combat workplace sexism? How does the Matthew Effect help us understand class inequalities? Why has purple become the colour of feminism? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 6/12/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices