Motivation for Achievement in Mathematics: Findings, Generalizations, and Criticisms of the Research
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James A. Middleton, Photini A. Spanias, Motivation for Achievement in Mathematics: Findings, Generalizations, and Criticisms of the Research, Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, Vol. 30, No. 1 (Jan., 1999), pp. 65-88
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Successful learning can influence self-efficacy.
“In addition to self-efficacy influencing successful learning, it has been found that successful learning can also influence self-efficacy (Hurn, 2006;Middleton & Spanias, 1999).”
From The Effects of Online Homework on Achievement and Self-efficacy of College Algebra Students (2009) · cites this paper as Middleton & Spanias, 1999
Because of the task-specific nature of self-efficacy, and in particular mathematics self-efficacy, it can fluctuate and be influenced by environmental and personal circumstances.
“Because of the task-specific nature of self-efficacy, and in particular mathematics self-efficacy, it can fluctuate and be influenced by environmental and personal circumstances (Middleton & Spanias, 1999).”
From The Effects of Online Homework on Achievement and Self-efficacy of College Algebra Students (2009) · cites this paper as Middleton & Spanias, 1999
Mathematics self-efficacy has been found to be affected by educational experiences.
“Because mathematics self-efficacy has been found to be affected by educational experiences (Middleton & Spanias, 1999), it was expected that this pretest/posttest design would measure any changes that might occur.”
From The Effects of Online Homework on Achievement and Self-efficacy of College Algebra Students (2009) · cites this paper as Middleton & Spanias, 1999
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- Authors
- Middleton, J. A., & Spanias, P. A.
- Affiliations
- Arizona State University (US)
- ORCID
- Middleton, James A.
- Venue
- Journal for Research in Mathematics Education
- Published
- 1999-01
- Volume
- 30
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 65
- ISSN
- 0021-8251 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W1989233184
- Cited by
- 520
- References
- 4
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 7.40
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal for Research in Mathematics Education (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
- Physical Sciences › Mathematics › Applied Mathematics › Mathematics Education and Pedagogy
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Keywords
- achievement motivation, mathematics learning, evidence synthesis, research critique, student motivation
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