This study aims to analyze the differences in academic achievement by gender based on the mid-year examination and 2024 SPM trial results in a secondary school in the Mualim District, Perak, participating in the EmpowerNCER@Academic Program 2024. The study sample involves 200 students (N=75 males and N=125 females) who will be sitting for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) in 2024, comprising 4 selected secondary schools: SMK Proton City, SMK Khir Johari, SMK Slim, and SMK Bandar Behrang 2020. A quantitative research method was used to collect data from school examination records. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Descriptive statistics, such as graphs/charts and tables, were used to examine the percentage differences in pass and fail rates between male and female students in the mid-year examination and 2024 SPM trial based on subjects: Malay language, English language, History, Mathematics, and Science. The descriptive research findings indicate that the examination results for both examinations show that female students outperform male students in all subjects: Malay language, English language, History, Mathematics, and Science. There is an improvement in academic performance between male and female students in the 2024 SPM trial. Therefore, there is a clear view on the extent to which gender factors influence academic performance in this context. The implications of this study's findings can provide guidance to school administrators in planning more effective learning strategies for both genders. This research offers valuable guidance for school administrators to tailor more effective learning strategies to ace in the study. A part form that, this research gave impactful findings that shed light on gender disparities in academic performance, providing essential information for educators to enhance learning outcomes for all students.
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