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Title: Interest in STEM and Its Relations to the Educational Achievement and Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Grammar School Students in Serbia
Language: English
Authors: Filip Staševic (ORCID 0000-0003-4790-6099), Aleksandar Milenkovic (ORCID 0000-0001-6699-8772), Aleksandra Maksimovic (ORCID 0000-0003-0696-3564), Marina Svicevic (ORCID 0000-0003-2791-3849), Lazar Krstic (ORCID 0000-0002-4703-2291)
Source: Journal of Baltic Science Education. 2025 24(2):360-376.
Availability: Scientia Socialis Ltd. 29 K. Donelaicio Street, LT-78115 Siauliai, Republic of Lithuania. e-mail: scientia@scientiasocialis.lt; e-mail: mail.jbse@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.scientiasocialis.lt/jbse/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
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Education Level: Elementary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, STEM Education, Student Interests, Academic Achievement, Student Characteristics, Elementary School Students, Learner Engagement, Enrollment, Gender Differences, Educational Attainment, Parent Background, Place of Residence
Geographic Terms: Serbia
ISSN: 1648-3898
2538-7138
Abstract: Despite the growing prominence of STEM disciplines in contemporary society, relevant studies indicate a concerning trend: a decline in students' interest and engagement in these fields. This research included 1,045 students from four grammar schools in Serbia. The study utilizes a quantitative research design: data were collected through an online questionnaire. Key variables: end-of-term marks in STEM subjects, gender, parental education, family size, and place of residence were analyzed following the answers of respondents. Students were divided into two groups, STEM (435) and Non-STEM (610). The results indicated that the students enrolled in STEM-focused programs demonstrated significantly higher academic performance in STEM subjects during primary education compared to their peers in Non-STEM tracks. Additionally, the study identifies potential relations between students' interest in STEM and factors such as gender, parental education, and place of residence, with no significant effect found for the number of siblings. Specific sample and custom-designed questionnaire, highlight the need for future research with a broader and more diverse sample, incorporating additional socio-demographic factors and qualitative methods for a deeper understanding of students' engagement with STEM fields.
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Accession Number: EJ1470981
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