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B Aeschlimann, W Herzog, E Makarova - International Journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier

How to foster students' motivation in mathematics and science classes and promote students' STEM career choice. A study in Swiss high schools.

Stem career programs

Aeschlimann, Makarova

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Programs aimed at increasing the attractiveness of STEM professions should encompass women as well as men. Based on that premise our study focuses on the research question: How can high school students' motivation in mathematics, physics, and chemistry classes be increased and what impact does students' high motivation in math and science have on a career choice in STEM? The study is embedded in the Eccles' expectancy-value model. Applying structural equation modeling, it provides evidence that fostering students' …

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