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T Zhao, L Perez-Felkner - International Journal of STEM Education, 2022 - Springer

Perceived abilities or academic interests? Longitudinal high school science and mathematics effects on postsecondary STEM outcomes by gender and race.

Stem education interventions

Perez-Felkner, Zhao

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Previous literature has examined the relationship between high school students' postsecondary STEM major choices and their prior interest and perceived ability in mathematics. Yet, we have limited understanding of whether and how perceived ability and interest in science and mathematics jointly affect students' STEM major choices. Using the most recent nationally representative longitudinal cohort of US secondary school students, we examine the degree to which students' perceived mathematical and scientific abilities …

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