Science-Related Attitudes and Science Course Selection: A Study of High-Ability Boys and Girls.

Farenga, Stephen J.; Joyce, Beverly A.

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ERIC Number: EJ571834

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Science-Related Attitudes and Science Course Selection: A Study of High-Ability Boys and Girls.

Farenga, Stephen J.; Joyce, Beverly A.

Roeper Review, v20 n4 p247-51 May-Jun 1998

This study with 111 high achieving students (ages 9 to 13) found significant correlations between the number of science courses selected and science-related attitudes, specifically enjoyment of science lessons, leisure interest in science, and career interest in science. Science-related attitudes were more important predictors of course selection for girls than for boys. (DB)

Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Course Selection (Students), Elementary Secondary Education, Predictor Variables, Science Curriculum, Scientific Attitudes, Sex Differences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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