Which of the Following Statements Describes the Status of Mathematical

Which of the following statements describes the status of mathematical performance for women and men?

A) Men have higher mathematical ability and make better grades in math courses from elementary school through college.
B) Boys make higher scores on standardized tests of mathematics performance, but this advantage fades during junior high school, and performance becomes equal for girls and boys.
C) Men make higher scores on some standardized tests of mathematics performance, but women make better grades in math classes from elementary school through college.
D) Boys have higher scores on standardized tests of mathematics performance during elementary school and make better grades, but from junior high onward, girls and women make better grades.