Group Differences in African American Adolescents' Achievement-Related Beliefs about Math and Science: An Initial Study.

McClendon, Crystal; Wigfield, Allan

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ERIC Number: EJ560342

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Publication Date: 1998

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Group Differences in African American Adolescents' Achievement-Related Beliefs about Math and Science: An Initial Study.

McClendon, Crystal; Wigfield, Allan

Journal of Black Psychology, v24 n1 p28-43 Feb 1998

Examined group differences in the academic achievement beliefs of African American adolescents with 102 junior high school students involved in an academic enrichment program. Boys had higher beliefs about their abilities and expectations in mathematics and science. Differences in beliefs about effort for high and low achievers of both sexes are discussed. (SLD)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Students, Enrichment Activities, Junior High School Students, Junior High Schools, Mathematics Instruction, Science Instruction, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes, Urban Schools, Urban Youth

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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