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Math: Girls Play by the Rules, Boys Bend Them

Ever noticed how girls and boys tackle math problems differently? Turns out, girls stick to the classic step-by-step methods, while boys love shortcuts and mental math hacks. Both get the right answers on simple stuff, but here’s the twist: those shortcut-loving boys do better on tough, creative math problems later on. Maybe that’s why more men end up in math-heavy jobs. Are we teaching kids to play it too safe? #Education #MathMystery #STEM