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Predicting Girls' Learning Behaviour in Secondary School Mathematics Lessons from Motivational and Learning Environment Factors.
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Norwich, Brahm – Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology, 1994
Reports on a study of 70 secondary female students in mathematics classes over a period of 7 weeks. Finds that self-efficacy was the best predictor of learning intentions. Recommends further research on the relationships between perceived learning environment, self-efficacy, and learning intentions. (CFR)
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Classroom Environment, Females, Foreign Countries
Contextual Effects on the Self-Perceived Efficacy of High School Teachers.
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Raudenbush, Stephen W.; And Others – Sociology of Education, 1992
Discusses the self-perceived efficacy of high school teachers. Offers survey results suggesting that teachers tend to feel most efficacious when teaching high track students, particularly in the areas of mathematics and science. Explores the relevance of teacher preparation, grade level, teacher influence upon working conditions, and degree of…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Class Size, Educational Research, High Schools
Research into Practice. Constructivist Learning and Teaching.
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Kamii, Constance; Lewis, Barbara A. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1990
Discussed is a constructivist view of mathematics education. The basic tenets and goals are described. The role of the student and teacher are highlighted. The constructivist and traditional views of instruction are compared and contrasted. (KR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Theories, Mathematics Education
Don't Give Up?
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Kraus, William H. – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Presents three problems that help students develop a repertoire of heuristics and persistence in problem solving: the water-jug problem; the missionaries-and-cannibals problem; and the census-taker problem. Discusses methods to encourage students to persist. (MDH)
Descriptors: Heuristics, Learning Strategies, Logical Thinking, Mathematics Education