When I Believe, I Can: Success STEMs from My Perceptions

The increasing concern in North America regarding the workforce’s ability to maintain a competitive position in the global economy has led to an increased interest in effective science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect...

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Published in:Canadian journal of science, mathematics and technology education mathematics and technology education, 2021, Vol.21 (1), p.67-85
Main Authors: Kwon, Hyunkyung, Capraro, Robert M., Capraro, Mary Margaret
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Active Learning
Beliefs
Careers
Confidence intervals
Education
Effect Size
Engineering/Technology Education
Global economy
Mathematical analysis
Mathematics Education
Mathematics Skills
Problem Solving
Regression (Statistics)
Regression analysis
Science Careers
Science Education
Secondary School Students
Semantics
Statistical analysis
Statistical tests
STEM Education
STEM professions
Student Attitudes
Student Projects
Students
Technical education
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Summary:The increasing concern in North America regarding the workforce’s ability to maintain a competitive position in the global economy has led to an increased interest in effective science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of engaging in STEM project-based learning (PBL) activities on students’ mathematical problem-solving beliefs (PSB) and their perceptions towards SEM subjects and STEM careers. The data were collected using mathematical problem-solving belief and STEM semantics surveys. Participants ( n  = 68) were secondary students who participated in a STEM summer camp in which STEM PBL activities were utilized. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired-sample t tests, 95% confidence intervals, Cohen’s d effect sizes, and linear regression. Results showed that students increased their mathematical PSB ( p  
ISSN:1492-6156
1942-4051
DOI:10.1007/s42330-020-00132-4