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ERIC Number: EJ505042
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3532
Factors Affecting the Academic Choices of Academically Talented Middle School Students.
Olszewski-Kubilius, Paula; Yasumoto, Jeff
Journal for the Education of the Gifted, v18 n3 p298-318 Spr 1995
The summer course selections of approximately 1,500 gifted middle school students were examined. Factors influencing course selection included gender, race, ability, previous educational experiences, interests, and parental attitudes. Parental attitudes appeared to have a major influence in the selection of math and science courses for both males and females. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Course Selection (Students), Enrichment Activities, Influences, Junior High School Students, Junior High Schools, Mathematics Education, Middle Schools, Parent Attitudes, Parent Influence, Science Education, Summer Programs
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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