More than 17 per cent of year nine boys in the ACT failed to meet the minimum national standard for writing, compared to 8 per cent of girls, with female students outperforming males across all NAPLAN metrics.
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Alex Crowe
Science and Environment Reporter
Alex covers science and environment issues, with a focus on local Canberra stories. alex.crowe@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Alex covers science and environment issues, with a focus on local Canberra stories. alex.crowe@austcommunitymedia.com.au
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