STEM
Critical thinking Performance results can help to reveal gender gaps in STEM subjects, but it’s important to see those results in context – as well as working to boost pupils’ confidence
hile some A-level subjects – maths, physics and computing among them – are still
earlier this year, however, came as a shock to many STEM leaders. TIMSS – which stands for Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study – has been around since 1995, and observes how children from 66 participating countries – including England – perform in maths and science in years 5 and 9, as well as comparing what’s taught and how.
“TIMSS observes how children from 66 participating countries perform in maths and science in years 5 and 9”
dominated by boys, girls’ participation in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is soaring. Take chemistry and biology A-level, where the proportion of entries from girls in 2025 far outnumbers those from boys. The unveiling of the latest TIMSS results
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