| Autor: |
Alparslan Şahin, Jim Morgan, Mary Capraro, Niyazi Erdoğan, Robert Capraro |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2013 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Sakarya University Journal of Education, Vol 2, Iss 3, Pp 96-109 (2013) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2146-7455 |
| Popis: |
A survey study design was employed to examine the relationship between enrollment in computer and Advanced Placement courses during high school, SAT scores and subsequent selection of a STEM major in post-secondary education. Study data were collected through an online survey from a multi-school charter school system in which a variety of computer courses are offered to 9-12 grade students. The study showed that students' scores on the SAT reading section and, total composite score (reading + mathematics) had a statistically significant relationship with students' selection of a science, engineering, technology, and mathematics [STEM] major. Although there was not a statistically significant relationship between students' SAT mathematics scores, there was a pattern showing that students with higher SAT mathematics scores were more likely to choose a STEM major. We also found that there was a statistically significant relationship between the number of AP science courses and total number of AP courses taken by students and their selection of a STEM major. The final analysis revealed that there was no statistically significant difference between those who chose STEM majors and the number of computer courses taken. |
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