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ERIC Number: EJ658789
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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ISSN: ISSN-0033-3085
Learning and Motivation of Chinese Students in Hong Kong: A Longitudinal Study of Contextual Influences on Students' Achievement Orientation and Performance.
Salili, Farideh; Lai, Man Kin
Psychology in the Schools, v40 n1 p51-70 Jan 2003
Investigates the effects of medium of instruction and ability grouping (banding) of schools on students' learning and achievement orientation. The results showed that students studying in upper band schools (i.e., low-ability schools) used fewer strategies in learning, had lower self-efficacy, higher surface goal and lower attainment scores than those in lower band schools. (Contains 29 references and 2 tables.) (GCP)
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Achievement, Context Effect, Foreign Countries, Goal Orientation, Junior High Schools, Learning Motivation, Self Efficacy
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: China