Evoking Motivation for Achievement In Ó’ Level Mathematics in Zimbabwe

Motivation and Ability as Factors in Mathematics Experience and Achievement

Motivation for Achievement in Mathematics: Findings, Generalizations, and Criticisms of the Research

Achievement motivation level in students of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and its influential factors

Introduction: Many studies have investigated the relationshipbetween motivation and educational outcomes. The present studywas conducted to determine whether the students’ motivation inShiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS) decreases duringeducational years.Methods: 770 students in SUMS were selected by multi-stage stratifiedrandom sampling from each field and entrance year. The firstques...

The effects of modern mathematics computer games on mathematics achievement and class motivation

This study examined the effects of a computer game on students' mathematics achievement and motivation, and the role of prior mathematics knowledge, computer skill, and English language skill on their achievement and motivation as they played the game. A total of 193 students and 10 teachers participated in this study. The teachers were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. A mi...

Intrinsic Motivation and Achievement in Mathematics in Elementary School: A Longitudinal Investigation of Their Association.

This study examined the associations between intrinsic motivation and achievement in mathematics in a sample of 1,478 Canadian school-age children followed from Grades 1 to 4 (ages 7-10). Children self-reported their intrinsic motivation toward mathematics, whereas achievement was measured through direct assessment of mathematics abilities. Cross-lagged models showed that achievement predicted ...