Research and analysis

Applying behavioural insights to increase female students’ uptake of STEM subjects at A level

This research reviews ways to overcome the barriers that young women are up against to increase the uptake of STEM subjects at A level.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 26 November 2020

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Applying behavioural insights to increase female students’ uptake of STEM subjects at A Level

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-215-1, DfE-00209-2020

PDF, 2.87 MB, 83 pages

Details

This research will be of interest to:

• academics
• education policy professionals
• others interested in diversity in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM)

The research contributes to developing the existing evidence base on what works to improve STEM uptake, particularly for girls.

Published 26 November 2020