Pros

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  • Single sex classes  provides less distraction for both sexes. Students tend to be distracted more by the opposite sex.
  • provides a comforting environment for shy students.
  • gives teachers a chance to connect each sex into examples in class readings and concepts in academics.
  • also gives opportunities for the growth of leadership in each sex.
  • according to Penelope Trickett, a researcher, students in the single sex schools had more positive attitudes towards academics than those students in coed schools.
  • single sex classes breaks down gender stereotypes.