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ERIC Number: EJ147073
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1976
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The Correlation of Motivation and Academic Achievement in Physics
Winsberg, Suzanne; Ste-Marie, Louis
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 13, 4, 325-329, Jul 76
The relationship between the academic achievement in physics of second year college students and the students' motivation was investigated. Among the findings were that motivation to satisfy security needs is negatively related to academic achievement in physics. (BT)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Science, Educational Research, Higher Education, Motivation, Physics, Science Education, Self Concept, Self Esteem, Student Motivation
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