A study of the correlation between STEM career knowledge mathematics self-efficacy career interests and career activities on the likelihood of pursuing a STEM career among middle school students

摘要

BackgroundA sample of 1448 students in grades 7 and 9 was drawn from public schools in Atlantic Canada to explore students’ knowledge of science and mathematics requirements for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. Also explored were their mathematics self-efficacy (MSE), their future career interests, their preferences for particular career activities, and their likelihood to pursue a STEM career.