Referent Differences in Pupil Motivation: Implications for Test Validity.

Matthews, Kenneth M.; Chan, Tak Cheung

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Publication Date: 1980

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Referent Differences in Pupil Motivation: Implications for Test Validity.

Matthews, Kenneth M.; Chan, Tak Cheung

Educational and Psychological Measurement, v40 n2 p531-36 Sum 1980

Valid measures of achievement need must consider both specific discipline and motivational factors within each discipline. Four factors influence a student's achievement need: self-concept of ability, attitudes toward teachers, teacher expectations, and future value of courses. (CP)

Descriptors: Achievement Need, Attitude Measures, Elementary Secondary Education, Intellectual Disciplines, Semantic Differential, Student Motivation, Test Reliability, Test Validity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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