Which of the following statements best describes trends in the educational gender gap?
A)Boys get better marks than girls in elementary school.
B)Girls are less likely to drop out of high school.
C)Boys are more likely to graduate on time.
D)Men are more likely to attend university.

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Over the past few decades, girls have caught up and even surpassed boys in terms of academic achievement. This is reflected in lower dropout rates for girls compared to boys. However, the gender gap still exists when it comes to university attendance and completion, with men being more likely to attend and graduate. Option A is not correct as studies have shown that girls tend to outperform boys in elementary school. Option C is not accurate as recent data suggests that high school graduation rates have improved for both genders, but girls are still less likely to drop out. Option D is partially accurate but not specific to educational achievement as it refers to university attendance only.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Trends in the Educational