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Girl vs boy TIMSS score difference GCC 2015, by country
Among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the largest difference in TIMSS scores between girls and boys was in Saudi Arabia at a difference of 43 points. The gender learning gap and teacher absenteeism and tardiness were two main issues in the education system in the region.