Persistence Patterns of Mathematics and Science Majors: A Profile of Highly Motivated Freshmen
Description:
Despite an increasing demand for college graduates skilled in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics ("STEM") fields, a substantial number of students who choose these majors leave after taking their first-year "gateway" math and science coursework. Research has shown GPA to be a salient predictor of persistence in STEM majors: Students who earn high grades in gateway courses are more likely to continue, and those who earn low grades are more likely to leave. However, a small number …
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Date:
August 2016
Creator:
Gonzales, Erin E.