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Peer reviewedKoponen, Virpi; Lasonen, Johanna – International Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 1994
Among 852 Finnish high school students (20% academic, 80% vocational), those whose math study orientation style was confidence had higher math achievement. Those whose style was coping or anxiety tended toward lower achievement. Electrical engineering and business students were most confident, academic and handicrafts students least. (SK)
Descriptors: Academic Education, Coping, Foreign Countries, High School Students
