Samoa Gender Achievement Gap Report: An exploration of factors contributing to male students' underachievement in Samoa

The Ministry of Education, Sports, and Culture in Samoa conducted research on the Gender Achievement Gap. The Samoa Gender Achievement Gap Report explores the factors contributing to the underachievement of male students in Samoa. The report highlights a significant and growing gap between the academic performance of male and female students in primary and secondary schools. It identifies several contributing factors, including socio-cultural expectations, teaching practices, and resource allocation. The report also provides recommendations for immediate, medium-term, and long-term actions to address these issues.