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ERIC Number: EJ357274
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Why Do High School Students Choose Chemistry?
George, Babu; And Others
Journal of Chemical Education, v64 n5 p431-32 May 1987
Reports on a study designed to identify the major factors that lead students to anticipate a major in chemistry. Findings indicated that students' recognition of a high aptitude for science, the influence of a high school chemistry or science teacher, and laboratory experience contributed to their decision. (ML)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Majors (Students), Predictor Variables, Science Careers, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Student Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Education Research