APS

30th APS Annual Convention · 2018

What's the Deal with "S" in STEM? Not All STEM Majors View Math the Same

San Francisco, CA · May 2018

Poster · General

  • Carol Wilson
    Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
  • Kimberly Corson
    Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
  • Emily Ferraro
    Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

Abstract

This study examined whether psychology and other non-traditional STEM majors are more math averse than those interested in core STEM disciplines (i.e., engineering, computer science). Differences emerged in math anxiety, confidence, enjoyment, and mastery goals between those in science ("S") disciplines - particularly psychology and nursing- and other STEM majors.

Mathematic

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