Multidimensional profiles of learning orientations and school achievement: a person-oriented approach in middle-school students

Abstract A person-oriented approach was applied to the study of early adolescents’ learning orientations identify different profiles and their association with school achievement. total 244 middle-school students (male: 128; female: 116; M- age ± SD = 12.51 .93) completed a self-report questionnaire explore cognitive, metacognitive, affective dimensions orientations. School achievements were collected in range subjects. Cluster analyses one-way MANOVA carried out verify existence profiles. Chi-square tests used test between The results showed two differently associated achievement: “Dragged by current” (Profile 1) low achievement across subjects, meanwhile “At helm” 2) reached excellent In promoting students’ achievement, it is important for teachers consider .