A bunch of fives sorts out the boys

British girls are trained to be social and communicative while boys are trained to learn by trial and error, act rather than talk and receive instant gratification. A recognition of these social differences can improve teaching styles and reduce underachievement by boys through teachers adopting a mixed-ability teaching style and focusing on both the relevance and the challenge in the subject being taught. Boys need access to the oral and learning skills of girls for life-skills development.