Since transferring from her all-girls school, Angela's grades in advanced math have dropped. Assuming the material is similar and her teacher is fair, what might explain this change

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Stereotype threat is the fear of confirming a negative stereotype about one's group, which can lead to underperformance in academic settings. Since Angela has moved from an all-girls school to a co-ed environment, she may feel pressure that women are less capable in advanced math and therefore perform worse.

Since Transferring from Her All-Girls School, Angela's Grades in Advanced