I am sorry if I came across the wrong way. I was trying to point out that the actual situation is not as rosy as the original article has painted.

If you are interested in gender difference in SAT Math test. Check out the following URL.

http://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d06/tables/dt06_132.asp

In 1966, difference of average SAT math score between boy and girl is 40 points (535 vs 495). In 2006, the difference is 34 points (536 vs 502). Hardly a cause to celebrate.