STEM in Primary School: Students’ Career Interest and Attitudes
Journal Title: Journal of Computer and Education Research - Year 2019, Vol 7, Issue 13
Abstract
The aim of this study is to examine the 3rd and 4th grade students’ STEM career interest and attitudes towards STEM in terms of some variables. The study was designed as survey model of quantitative research methods. The sample consisted of 758 students studying in a town in Aegean region. STEM Career Interest Scale was used to determine STEM career interests of primary school students. STEM Attitude Scale was used to determine their attitudes towards STEM. The data obtained from the study were analyzed by independent t-tests and one-way ANOVA tests. As a result of these analyzes, the STEM career interests and attitudes towards STEM of the students differentiated according to their gender, parents’ eductaion level and having computer/internet.
Authors and Affiliations
Ali Oktay Azgın, Burcu ŞENLER
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