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Martin, Andrew J. – British Journal of Educational Psychology, 2007
Background: This study seeks to examine a multidimensional model of student motivation and engagement using within- and between-network construct validation approaches. Aims: The study tests the first- and higher-order factor structure of the motivation and engagement wheel and its corresponding measurement tool, the Motivation and Engagement…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), High School Students, Student Motivation, Educational Practices
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Bozick, Robert; Ingels, Steven J. – National Center for Education Statistics, 2008
Recent research shows that U.S. 15-year-olds are behind their international counterparts in problem solving and mathematics literacy, ranking 24th of 29 nations (Lemke et al. 2004). Therefore, a key concern among policymakers and educators is improving the quantitative and analytical skills of American youth, who face job prospects in an economy…
Descriptors: High School Students, Achievement Tests, Mathematics Achievement, Course Selection (Students)
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Mello, Zena R.; Swanson, Dena P. – Journal of Black Psychology, 2007
This study was conducted in an effort to generate information toward fostering academic outcomes among African American adolescents. Gender differences in African American adolescents' personal, educational, and occupational expectations were examined in relation to perceptions of neighborhood quality. Participants included 352 African American…
Descriptors: Urban Areas, Neighborhoods, Gender Differences, Academic Aspiration