Exploring the influence of non-cognitive skills on academic achievement in STEM education
The case of Kazakhstan
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22166335 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gulbakhyt Sultanova (0000-0003-4497-1207, corresponding author), Aidana Shilibekova (0000-0002-9331-6017, Nazarbayev University), Zamira Rakhymbayeva (0009-0000-1303-6473), Assel Rakhimbekova, А Е Рахимбекова (Astana Medical University), Nurym Shora (0000-0001-9967-2285) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Publication date | 2024-03-11 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2504-284X • E-ISSN: 2504-284X |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/feduc.2024.1339625 |
| OpenAlex | W4392656453 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 59 |
Introduction This exploratory study delves into the relationships between non-cognitive skills and academic achievement within the unique context of STEM schools in Kazakhstan. Methods Survey data were collected from 109 teachers and 395 students at a STEM secondary school in Kazakhstan. Correlational, regression and path analyses were conducted to explore the relationship between non-cognitive skills and academic performance in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, and Chemistry classes. Results The results showed that out of the 26 skills, eight had a direct impact, 12 had an indirect impact, and six had no impact on academic achievement of students in the four STEM subjects. Discussion This study is the first to explicitly examine the impact of one group of non-cognitive skills on academic achievement of students in STEM subjects mediated by another group of these skills. Teachers are encouraged to integrate non-cognitive skill development into curricula, tailored to subject-specific needs. Policymakers can use findings to inform equitable skill development policies
Academic achievement · Cognition · Cognitive skill · Mathematics education · Education, Achievement, and Giftedness · Global Educational Reforms and Inequalities · Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |