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Part of situation: Caribbean student participation and absenteeism trends (2 clusters)

Caribbean education shows declining male participation in exams

Caribbean education gender gap CXC examinations student participation academic achievement

Data from the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) reveals a significant decline in male participation in academic pathways across the region. While gender distribution is nearly equal at the CCSLC level, with boys making up 52 percent of candidates, the numbers drop steadily in subsequent stages.

At the CSEC level, boys account for 41 percent of candidates. By the CAPE level, male participation falls further to 38 percent, while female candidates comprise 62 percent of the total.

Authors Gail S. Pero-Weston and Dr. Isaac Newton note that these figures reflect examination participation rather than innate ability. They highlight that girls in the Caribbean have generally achieved higher CSEC pass rates and more top-tier performances. The authors suggest the issue lies in the educational journey itself, prompting a need to examine factors such as attendance, reading proficiency, and the perceived relevance of schooling to boys' lives.

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Caribbean Examinations Council · Dr. Isaac Newton · Gail S. Pero-Weston · Maxine Greene · Teachers College, Columbia University

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Caribbean Education – Where Did the Boys Go? - Antigua Tribune – Daily Antigua & Caribbean News, Global Headlines & Insights [antiguatribune.com]
20 days ago
Caribbean Education – Where Did the Boys Go? - Jamaica Inquirer – Daily Jamaica News [jamaicainquirer.com]
20 days ago
Caribbean Education – Where Did the Boys Go? - Trinidad Tribune – Latest Trinidad And Tobago News [trinidadtribune.com]
20 days ago