A study of the correlation between STEM career knowledge, mathematics self-efficacy, career interests, and career activities on the likelihood of pursuing a STEM career among middle school students

A study of the correlation between STEM career knowledge, mathematics self-efficacy, career interests, and career activities on the likelihood of pursuing a STEM career among middle school students

Abstract Background A sample of 1448 students in grades 7 and 9 was drawn from public schools in Atlantic Canada to explore students’ knowledge of science and mathematics requirements for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. Also explored were their mathematics self-effi...

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Main Authors: Karen A. Blotnicky, Tamara Franz-Odendaal, Frederick French, Phillip Joy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-05-01
Series:International Journal of STEM Education
Subjects:
STEM career
Mathematics self-efficacy
Technical skills
Career knowledge
Career awareness
Career interests
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40594-018-0118-3

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