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Why Students Choose STEM Majors Motivation, High School Learning, and Postsecondary Context of Support
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In this article, a conceptual framework for understanding the entrance into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors by recent high school graduates attending 4-year institutions was proposed.Abstract:
This study draws upon social cognitive career theory and higher education literature to test a conceptual framework for understanding the entrance into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors by recent high school graduates attending 4-year institutions. Results suggest that choosing a STEM major is directly influenced by intent to major in STEM, high school math achievement, and initial postsecondary experiences, such as academic interaction and financial aid receipt. Exerting the largest impact on STEM entrance, intent to major in STEM is directly affected by 12th-grade math achievement, exposure to math and science courses, and math self-efficacy beliefs—all three subject to the influence of early achievement in and attitudes toward math. Multiple-group structural equation modeling analyses indicated heterogeneous effects of math achievement and exposure to math and science across racial groups, with their positive impact on STEM intent accruing most to White students and least ...read more
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Erratum to: Middle School Engagement with Mathematics Software and Later Interest and Self-Efficacy for STEM Careers
Jaclyn Ocumpaugh,Maria Ofelia Clarissa Z. San Pedro,Huei-yi Lai,Ryan S. Baker,Fred H. Borgen +4 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors used data from 76 high school students to explore how a student's vocational self-efficacy and interest are related to his or her middle school behavioral and affective engagement.
Missing in Action: A Critical Narrative Study of the Absence of Black Female Secondary Science Teachers
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors employ critical pedagogy, critical race theory, and Black feminist thought to answer: What do the stories of Black female secondary science teachers tell us about issues related to their recruitment and retention within the science teaching force? What do they believe should be done to increase the number of Black females in the STEM field? And what contributions do Black female STEM teachers make or potentially would like to make to increase their numbers in the field?
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Making STEM Education Objectives Sustainable through a Tutoring Program
Francisco-Domingo Fernández-Martín,José-Luis Arco-Tirado,Francisco-Javier Carrillo-Rosúa,Mirian Hervás-Torres,Juan-Francisco Ruiz-Hidalgo,Carmen Romero-López +5 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the impact of a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education program on school performance among primary education students was investigated and the potential benefits of this program on the key competences of university students in primary education teacher training was identified.
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The influences of social agents in completing a STEM degree: an examination of female graduates of selective science high schools
TL;DR: In this article , the authors examined the influences of social agents in female students' persistence in STEM, using a retrospective survey investigating the influence of parental education, teachers as mentors, and peer belonging for female students attainment of an undergraduate degree in a STEM field.
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Validation of the Mathematics Motivation Questionnaire (MMQ) for Secondary School Students.
Logan Fiorella,So Yoon Yoon,Kinnari Atit,Jason Richard Power,Grace Panther,Sheryl A. Sorby,David H. Uttal,Norma Veurink +7 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors provide validity and reliability evidence for the Mathematics Motivation Questionnaire (MMQ), adapted from the Science Motivation questionnaire designed for college students, using data from 2551 secondary students from seven states across the United States.
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