Where Are All the Boys? 英二 1 5 th Dec. 2012

Summary Women now make up 55 percent of the college population-and that number continues to rise. Within ten years, three million more women than men may be attending US colleges. By the mid-1980s, more women than men were attending college.

Summary According to the National Center for Education Statistics, males leave or are kicked out of high school in higher numbers than females. And male students are three times more likely to be placed in special education programs.

Summary Sommers writes that many boys don’t receive enough mentoring and academic support to become straight-A students and therefore lose interest in higher education. While women earn a higher percentage of bachelor’s and master’s degrees, men still earn a higher percentage of doctorate degrees.

Summary Others believe the drop in male enrollment can be attributed to the growing number of men seeking jobs in repair, construction, and technology. These are careers that often don’t require a four-year degree from a university but still promise good salaries.

There are still fewer women in fields such as math, engineering, science, and computers. The focus for many schools still centers on recruiting more men.

Summary Most universities use a test called TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language. Businesses use a test called TOEIC: Test of English for International Communication. Today, however, many universities are also using TOEIC. This test measures English listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

True or False ____ Women now make up 55 percent of the college population-and that number continues to fall. ____ By the mid-1980s, more women than men were attending college. F T

True or False ____ According to the National Center for Education Statistics, males leave or are kicked out of high school in higher numbers than females. ____ Women not only earn a higher percentage of bachelor’s and master’s degrees, but also earn a higher percentage of doctorate degrees. F T

True or False ____ The focus for many schools still centers on recruiting more men. ____ Most universities use a test called TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language, and they completely abandon the TOEIC. T F

True or False ____ There are more women in fields such as math, engineering, science, and computers. ____ Others believe the drop in male enrollment can be attributed to the growing number of men seeking jobs in repair, construction, and technology. These are careers that often don’t require a four-year degree from a university but still promise good salaries. F T