Identifying and Nurturing Future Innovators in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: A Review of Findings from the Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth

Autor/in	Benbow, Camilla Persson
Titel	Identifying and Nurturing Future Innovators in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: A Review of Findings from the Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth
Quelle	In: Peabody Journal of Education, 87 (2012) 1, S.16-25 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0161-956X
DOI	10.1080/0161956X.2012.642236
Schlagwörter	Graduate Students; Talent; Standardized Tests; Academic Achievement; Talent Identification; Verbal Ability; Spatial Ability; Grade 8; STEM Education; Science Education; Mathematics Education; Engineering Education; Technology Education; Youth; Employment Patterns; Grade 7; Educational Innovation; Elementary School Students; Middle School Students; Secondary Education; SAT (College Admission Test) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Graduate Study; Student; Students; Aufbaustudium; Graduiertenstudium; Hauptstudium; Studentin; Begabung; Hochbegabung; Standadised tests; Standardisierter Test; Schulleistung; Begabtenanalyse; Talentsuche; Mündliche Leistung; Räumliches Vorstellungsvermögen; School year 08; 8. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 08; STEM; Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung; Mathematische Bildung; Ingenieurausbildung; Technisch-naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Jugend; Jugendlicher; Jugendalter; Beschäftigungsstruktur; School year 07; 7. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 07; Instructional innovation; Bildungsinnovation; Middle school; Middle schools; Mittelschule; Mittelstufenschule; Schüler; Schülerin; Sekundarbereich
Abstract	Calls to strengthen education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are underscored by employment trends and the importance of STEM innovation for the economy. The Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth (SMPY) has been tracking over 5,000 talented individuals longitudinally for 40 years, throwing light on critical questions in talent identification and development in STEM. SMPY includes individuals identified in 7th/8th grade as in the top 1% or higher in mathematical or verbal ability, and a comparison group identified as top STEM graduate students. SMPY findings cover the educational and occupational attainments of participants, including a large percentage earning a degree or pursuing high powered careers in STEM; gender differences; the extent to which high school experiences, abilities, and interests predict later outcomes; and subsequent creative production. Mathematical reasoning ability as measured by standardized tests is a reliable predictor for later math/science engagement and achievement in adulthood, and spatial ability adds predictive value. Exposure to appropriate educational opportunities do correlate with career achievement and creative production. SMPY researchers have concluded that potential future STEM innovators can be identified early and that educational interventions can increase their chances of success. (Contains 1 footnote.) (As Provided).
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