Classes for Girls Only

* Re “Math Minus Boys: Reports of Teaching Bias Prompt Classes for Girls Only” (Nov. 8):

It is good to learn of this practical measure that will surely help female students become more proficient at math. Now, since boys score lower on the SAT’s verbal section than girls, will we be seeing male-only courses for boys in English? Reading and writing skills are also crucial to success. Or are we only concerned that girls do as well as boys in a subject or better? Perhaps boys are embarrassed about expressing themselves about literary matters in the company of the more able female students.

SETH WITTNER

Glendale