Research on gender differences in mathematical ability indicates that
A) girls are more precocious than boys in mathematics.
B) boys generally do better than girls on mathematical analogies.
C) girls outperform boys at the high end of the mathematical ability distribution.
D) boys slightly outperform girls in mathematical problem solving when they reach high school.

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Research has shown that, on average, boys slightly outperform girls in mathematical problem solving by the time they reach high school. This difference is generally small and can vary depending on various factors such as educational system, cultural influences, and teaching methods.

Research on Gender Differences in Mathematical Ability Indicates That