ABSTRACT

This book gives practical help to anybody who wishes to learn anything about the practical and accessible ways to raise boys' achievement in primary and secondary schools. Its down-to-earth language, easy style and rational sequencing of actions will appeal to all readers. This is essentially a handbook that can be used for reference, background reading, planning, preparing arguments, essays or as a general introduction to one of the most pressing issues in education today. The authoritative case studies and clear explanations of what to do and how to do it will be a boon to all readers.

It discusses why some boys underachieve, what can be done to raise achievement, and how current national strategies aim to address the problem. It is aimed at headteachers, heads of department, ITT students, governors and parents in all phases of education.

chapter |3 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|13 pages

Using data

chapter 2|10 pages

Why do boys under-achieve?

chapter 4|31 pages

Practical whole-school strategies

Strategies to raise the achievement of under-achieving boys, boys in minority ethnic groups and boys disadvantaged by class

chapter 5|14 pages

Parental involvement1

chapter |1 pages

Conclusion