TIMSS 2011: Relationship between self-confidence and cognitive achievement for Serbia and Slovenia

By using TIMSS Grade 4 2011 science data for Serbia and Slovenia, this study examined which of two dimensions towards science learning (self-confidence in learning science, or liking learning science), if any, was primarily related to students' cognitive achievement in science. This achievement...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor: Miscevic Kadijevic, Gordana
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2015
País:México
Institución:UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE BAJA CALIFORNIA
Repositorio:Revista Electrónica de Investigacion Educativa
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.redie.uabc.mx:article/529
Acceso en línea:https://redie.uabc.mx/redie/article/view/529
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:student achievement
fourth grade
TIMSS
self-confidence
science liking
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Sumario:By using TIMSS Grade 4 2011 science data for Serbia and Slovenia, this study examined which of two dimensions towards science learning (self-confidence in learning science, or liking learning science), if any, was primarily related to students' cognitive achievement in science. This achievement was considered for three cognitive domains, namely: Knowing, Applying, and Reasoning. The analysis revealed that, in both countries, achievement was mainly linked to self-confidence in each of the three cognitive domains. Because of positive correlations, classroom work may be improved by including, whenever possible, activities aimed at strengthening students' beliefs in their own abilities to learn science.