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Table. 6.

Reason for choosing PhysicsⅠ as the preferred elective subject.


Contents of reasons Total number (%) Sex
Male (%) Female (%)
① Because it matches my interests and aptitude 61 (27.1) 50 (32.9) 11 (15.1)
② Because it's relevant to my university career path (major) 116 (51.6) 72 (47.3) 44 (60.3)
③ Because it carries less academic burden compared to other subjects 18 (8.0) 15 (9.9) 3 (4.1)
④ Because I have favorable academic grades 10 (4.4) 3 (2.0) 7 (9.6)
⑤ Because my mock exam scores are favorable 1 (0.4) 0 (0.0) 1 (1.4)
⑥ Because it's advantageous for college admissions 9 (4.0) 6 (4.0) 3 (4.1)
⑦ Because I can take classes with close friends 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0)
⑧ Because of recommendations from parents, seniors, and others around me 4 (1.8) 2 (1.3) 2 (2.7)
⑨ Other 6 (2.7) 4 (2.6) 2 (2.7)
Total 225 (100.0) 152(100.0) 73 (100.0)
New Phys.: Sae Mulli 2024;74:551~560 https://doi.org/10.3938/NPSM.74.551
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