Achievement and interest in science, classification of perceived usefulness types, and an investigation of influencing factors – Focused on participation in scientific and cultural activities
AUTHORS
Jiyoung Yoon,seoul national university of science and technology
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study is to classify latent profile of science achievement, interest, and utility recognition and to test the effects of students and school factors on science lessons and participation in scientific cultural activities. To do this, latent profile analysis and multinominal logistic regression analysis were applied to data from 2015 PISA tests (15-year-old students). The findings of this study indicate a need to increase active scientific learning and participation in scientific cultural activities to increase awareness of scientific interest and usefulness. Additionally, science culture activities, education, and programs should be differentiated according to the identified latent classes.
KEYWORDS
Science interest, Science achievement, Scientific and cultural activities, LPA, Multinominal logistic regression analysis.
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