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Chen, Ssu-Kuang; Liu, Yih-Lan; Lin, Sunny S. J. – Educational Psychology, 2022
In research on math self-concept (MSC) formation, very few studies have juxtaposed the effects of math grades, math ability, school-average math grades, and school-average math ability. However, these factors are important in enabling Taiwanese senior school students to achieve proper MSC and choose a suitable academic track. Thus, the present…
Descriptors: Self Concept, Mathematical Aptitude, Mathematics Skills, Gender Differences
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Cho, YoonJung; Kim, Minseong – Educational Psychology, 2019
The purpose of the study was to investigate the longitudinal reciprocal relationship between achievement goals and self-determined motivation of students transitioning from middle school to high school. Participants were 3343 students from 9th to 11th grade. The overall results showed that varying degrees of self-determined motivation from middle…
Descriptors: Goal Orientation, Self Determination, Longitudinal Studies, Student Motivation
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Clerkin, Aidan – Educational Psychology, 2018
This study identifies student characteristics that predict participation in Transition Year, an optional developmental year (Grade 10) offered midway through secondary education in Ireland. One thousand eighty five students (51% female; mean age = 15.4 years) completed a questionnaire in Grade 9, providing information on demographic, attitudinal…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Grade 10, Secondary School Students, Grade 9
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Graham, Jedda; Tisher, Ruth; Ainley, Mary; Kennedy, Gregor – Educational Psychology, 2008
This study addresses concerns about boys' underperformance on literacy tasks compared to girls, by investigating male and females students' responses to narrative texts. Participants were 142 Grade 9 and 10 students. Achievement orientations, including goals, self-efficacy, and self-handicapping, were measured and approach and avoidance factors…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Self Efficacy, Academic Achievement, Low Achievement