What influences future science study?
Study beyond GCSE linked to confidence and perceptions
Determining what incentivises students to choose to study chemistry, or any science, at different stages in education can help educators support their career aspirations. Working with GCSE students, Richard Sheldrake investigated the effect of under and over-confidence on students’ intentions to study science at A-level and beyond.
Paul Duckmanton summarises the research.
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