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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 31
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ISSN: ISSN-1475-2409
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Factors Influencing Students' Choice(s) of Experimental Science Subjects within the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
James, Kieran
Journal of Research in International Education, v6 n1 p9-39 2007
This article outlines a study conducted in Finland and Portugal into the reasons why International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) students choose particular Experimental Science (Group 4) subjects. Its findings suggest that interest, enjoyment, university course and career requirements have most influence on students' choices. Significant differences in the stated influence of certain factors on subject choice were found between nationalities, host countries, and the sexes, and also in the choices of Chemistry, Design Technology and Physics. (Contains 7 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, International Organizations, Performance Factors, Influences, Experimental Programs, Science Education, Intellectual Disciplines, Course Selection (Students), Attribution Theory, Advanced Placement Programs, Mail Surveys, Interviews, Comparative Education, Student Interests
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Finland; Portugal
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