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Pahl, Ron H. – International Journal of Social Education, 1995
Reports on a study of students' preferences for social studies, English, and science courses among 888 secondary students. Finds that seventh graders preferred social studies over science, but this preference weakened substantially as students advanced into high school. Finds that boys preferred social studies over English throughout high school.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Course Selection (Students), English Curriculum, Grade 10