Summary:
- This article discusses a study that found the gender gap in math test scores has worsened since the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The study shows that the performance of girls on math tests has declined more than that of boys during the pandemic, leading to an increased gap between genders.
- Experts suggest that factors like disruptions to learning, increased caregiving responsibilities, and social isolation may have contributed to the widening of the gender gap in math performance.