Boys need more practical subjects at school

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Translating all school subject curriculum in a manner that speaks to boys practical interests could help them improve their academic performance.

This is contained in a research report on 'Namibian Boys: Underachievement and Underparticipation in Education'.

Boys' underperformance academically poses a challenge

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The existing gender disparity in academic performance between boys and girls in Namibia poses an academic challenge, as Grades 1–12 from 2012–2019 were in favour of girls, with a high repetition and promotion rate among boys.