Which statement about gender comparisons in mathematics is NOT true?
A) Boys and girls score nearly equally well on standardized tests of mathematics at the high school level.
B) Girls and women are maintaining their interest in math beyond high school at rates higher than seen in earlier decades.
C) Until recently, boys tended to perform better on standardized tests of mathematics ability than did girls.
D) Despite efforts by schools and parents, the gender gap in mathematic ability remains.

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While there have been efforts to close the gap, research has shown that there is no innate difference in mathematical ability between boys and girls. Therefore, the statement that "the gender gap in mathematical ability remains" is not true.

Which Statement About Gender Comparisons in Mathematics Is NOT True