The Boys Are Fine

Look at Test Scores, Not Grades

Written by William Draves | Aug 30, 2026, 3:57:28 PM

Happy Momday. Each Monday moms and dads get tips on supporting their boys and young men.

Tip #1
Look at your boy’s test scores, not his grades, to find out how much your boy knows and is learning.

GPA is biased against males, with 36% of boys receiving significantly worse grades than they deserve. Test scores, even including the teacher’s own tests, are much more accurate in measuring how much your boy is learning and knows.

*Note: we are not licensed in counseling, medicine, mental health, psychology or any other discipline. We are educators reporting on what others are experiencing.
Photo: Julie and young man in New Orleans