Examining Relationships Between Factors of Science Education and Student Career Aspiration.

Wang, Jianjun; Staver, John R.

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ERIC Number: EJ627339

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Examining Relationships Between Factors of Science Education and Student Career Aspiration.

Wang, Jianjun; Staver, John R.

Journal of Educational Research, v94 n5 p312-19 May-Jun 2001

Examined relationships among factors influencing secondary school student's career aspirations, using data from the National Science Foundation's Longitudinal Study of American Youth, which tested and surveyed students in 10th grade. Positive links were found between student career aspirations and such aspects of science education as educational outcomes, instructional quality,and home environment. (SM)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Choice, Career Planning, Grade 10, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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