Table 5 Correlations between mean SES, science attitudes, science skill, and reported participation in optional science experiences

1. Mean SES

–

2. Fascination

.11***

–

3. Values

.18***

.68***

–

4. Competency beliefs

.34***

.56***

.55***

–

5. Scientific sensemaking

.28***

.04

.12***

.27***

–

6. Home-related experiences

.19***

.48***

.39***

.46***

.05

–

7. Nature-related experiences

.19***

.32***

.25***

.33***

.12***

.56***

–

8. STEM camp experiences

.10***

.24***

.20***

.21***

− .12***

.37***

.22***