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Gjesme, Torgrim – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 1983
Interaction effects of 524 grade six pupils' achievement motives, ability level, future time orientation, sex, and perceived importance of school activity were considered in relation to approach/avoidance motivation. Achievement scores were positively related to approach motivation; successs-oriented, high-ability girls and moderate-ability boys…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Achievement Need, Elementary Education