Influence of Student Ability, Locus of Control, and Type of Instructional Control on Performance and Confidence.

Klein, James D.; Keller, John M.

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Publication Date: 1990

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Influence of Student Ability, Locus of Control, and Type of Instructional Control on Performance and Confidence.

Klein, James D.; Keller, John M.

Journal of Educational Research, v83 n3 p140-46 Jan-Feb 1990

This study (N=75) examined the effects of student ability, locus of control, and type of instructional control on performance and the motivational outcome of confidence. Results indicated that student ability and locus of control significantly influenced both performance and confidence, whereas type of instructional control did not affect outcomes. (Author/IAH)

Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Grade 7, Junior High Schools, Learning Strategies, Locus of Control, Self Esteem, Statistical Analysis, Student Motivation, Teaching Methods

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Language: English

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