# Are girls really worse at maths?

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Podcast: [Do you really know?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-you-really-know-452837)
Published: 2026-08-31T02:59:00+00:00
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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

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