The news often points out girls' relatively poor academic performance on standardized tests compared to boys' performance on those tests. Based on the research presented in this chapter, these gender differences may be due in part to __________.

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The power of teachers' self-fulfilling prophecies may contribute to gender differences in academic performance. Research has shown that teachers may unintentionally treat boys and girls differently in the classroom, including giving them different levels of attention and feedback. This can lead to boys being perceived as better academic performers, which in turn can affect their actual performance. Girls may also internalize these stereotypes and experience lower self-efficacy, which can further impact their academic performance.

The News Often Points Out Girls' Relatively Poor Academic Performance