Student factors influencing STEM subject choice in year 12: A structural equation model using PISA/LSAY data

D Jeffries, DD Curtis, LN Conner - International Journal of Science and …, 2020 - Springer
This study investigates factors that influenced the science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) subject enrolment decisions of Year 12 students in Australia. Structural …

Who studies STEM subjects at A level and degree in England? An investigation into the intersections between students' family background, gender and ethnicity in …

N Codiroli Mcmaster - British Educational Research Journal, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
The relative lack of students studying post‐compulsory STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics) subjects is a key policy concern. A particular issue is the …

Factors influencing young people (aged 14-19) in education about STEM subject choices: a systematic review of the UK literature

J Tripney, M Newman, M Bangpan, C Niza… - 2010 - discovery.ucl.ac.uk
Everyone has to make choices at different stages in their life. Some of the most crucial relate
to their education, in particular what combination of subjects they decide to take for higher …

Attitudes, interest and factors influencing STEM enrolment behaviour: An overview of relevant literature

E Regan, J DeWitt - Understanding student participation and choice in …, 2014 - Springer
Post-compulsory participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
education is an ongoing international concern and forms a key motivation underpinning the …

Students' reasons for STEM choices and the relationship of mathematics choice to university admission

S Kaleva, J Pursiainen, M Hakola, J Rusanen… - International Journal of …, 2019 - Springer
Background Despite the increasing need for STEM skills, to date, the connection between
STEM subject choices and their impact on students' educational pathways has not been …

From STEM to leaf: Where are Australia's science, mathematics, engineering and technology (STEM) students heading

A Anlezark, P Lim, R Semo, N Nguyen - NCVER. Retrieved from http …, 2008 - voced.edu.au
The purpose of this research report is to provide policy-makers with information to assist
understanding of the pathways students take from STEM [science, technology, engineering …

My science class and expected career choices—a structural equation model of determinants involving Abu Dhabi high school students

M Badri, A Alnuaimi, J Mohaidat, A Al Rashedi… - International Journal of …, 2016 - Springer
Background This study is about Abu Dhabi high school students' interest in science in
different contexts. The survey was conducted in connection with the international project, the …

Young women face disadvantage to enrollment in university STEM coursework regardless of prior achievement and attitudes

HW Marsh, B Van Zanden, PD Parker… - American …, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
We evaluated STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) coursework
selection by women and men (representative longitudinal sample, 10,370 Australians) in …

Affect and engagement in STEM education

C Attard, P Grootenboer, E Attard, A Laird - STEM education across the …, 2020 - Springer
The current interest and focus on STEM education is largely a response to affective issues
related to participation and engagement in mathematics and science. Concerns about low …

Understanding determinants for STEM major choice among students beginning community college

CA Evans, R Chen, RP Hudes - Community College Review, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: This study explored how high school and postsecondary academic parameters
may relate to the choice of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) …