Andrew Dickerson|Steven McIntosh|Christine Valente
Do the maths: An analysis of the gender gap in mathematics in Africa
University of Sheffield|University of Sheffield|University of Bristol
paper uses microdata 19 african countries examine gender difference maths test scores amongst primary school children significant difference maths test scores favour boys similar previously observed developed countries difference cannot explained gender differences school quality home environment withinschool gender discrimination access schooling inputs however gender gap varies widely characteristics regions pupils live regional characteristics predictive gender gap parental education school characteristics including teacher gender crosscountry level differences fertility rates account nearly half variation gender gap relationship due correlation fertility gdp