Can Scientific Reasoning Scores Predict the Likelihood of SBAE Students’ Intent to Pursue a STEM Career, a Career in Agriculture, or Plan to Attend College?

Demands placed on teachers and students continue to increase in order to develop the skills required of the 21st century workforce. There continues to be a need to utilize curriculum and instruction to inspire students to engage in STEM majors and careers. Improving instructional methods and providing opportunities for students to question and problem solve, through the use of inquiry-based instruction (IBI) can increase scientific reasoning...