Factors Affecting Students' Choice of Science Subjects in Nigerian Secondary Schools.

Akpan, Efiong U. U.

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Publication Date: 1986

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Factors Affecting Students' Choice of Science Subjects in Nigerian Secondary Schools.

Akpan, Efiong U. U.

Research in Science and Technological Education, v4 n1 p99-109 1986

Reports a study's findings of which factors influence Nigerian secondary school students' choice of science subjects. Variables considered were sex, age, group of study (arts or science), attitudes, intelligence (IQ), and personality. Results from 1240 students indicated that attitude to science was most important factor followed by IQ. (ML)

Descriptors: Intelligence, Science Education, Science Interests, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics, Student Motivation

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Nigeria

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