SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT, ATTITUDES AND CAREER SELECTION OF FEMALES: A REVIEW OF RESEARCH

The research focusing on the science achievement and career selection of females and the relationship of these variables to attitudinal characteristics is examined. The effects of classroom variables, such as questioning differences, expectations of students, and student interest, are also discussed...

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Published in:Journal of elementary science education 1989-04, Vol.1 (2), p.3-9
Main Authors: Welborn, Tracey, McKenzie, Danny L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Career Awareness
Career Choice
Career Planning
Educational research
Elementary Education
Elementary School Science
Females
Gender equality
High school students
Middle schools
Review Paper
Role Models
School surveys
Science achievement
Science Education
Science teachers
Sex Differences
Student Attitudes
Womens studies
Working women
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Summary:The research focusing on the science achievement and career selection of females and the relationship of these variables to attitudinal characteristics is examined. The effects of classroom variables, such as questioning differences, expectations of students, and student interest, are also discussed. (KR)
ISSN:1090-185X
2168-8753
DOI:10.1007/BF03173018