Who Scores Higher: Male or Female Students? Ibri College as a Model

Abstract

The issue: “Who Scores Higher: Male or Female Students” is still a matter of controversy. There is still a gap between male and female achievement, mainly in mathematics and intelligence quotient (IQ). This paper fathoms, uncovers and unfolds the reason(s) behind this controversy to see whether it is true or just a rumor. To get a clear and transparent view of this issue, the researchers have conducted a questionnaire and sought the cooperation of Heads of Departments (HoDs), teachers, and the Registration and Admission Department at Ibri College in the Sultanate of Oman for checking students’ records and achievement in the previous and present results. What has been reached is that girls do score higher than boys in the exams conducted. Explanations, discussions, implications, and recommendations will be highlighted in depth throughout this paper.