The Structure of Interest in High School Biology.

Tamir, Pinchas; Gardner, Paul

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ERIC Number: EJ403035

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Publication Date: 1989

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The Structure of Interest in High School Biology.

Tamir, Pinchas; Gardner, Paul

Research in Science and Technological Education, v7 n2 p113-40 1989

The purpose of this study was to identify interest patterns related to high school biology. Eight task dimensions were established before testing. Findings include: the highest interest was in human biology topics and students whose parents' employment was science related showed higher interest in biology. (CW)

Descriptors: Biology, High Schools, Science and Society, Science Careers, Science Education, Science Interests, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Student Interests

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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