Motivation factors associated with future mathematics course choice in Year 10 Western Australian students

Jane Kirkham

doi:10.26182/5eqb-k131

Motivation factors associated with future mathematics course choice in Year 10 Western Australian students

Jane Kirkham

Graduate School of Education

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This research focused upon motivation factors (expectancy for success, subjective task value, sense of belonging and mindset) associated with the mathematics course choices made by Year 10 students. The specific focus was on higher-level courses, and on students with a tendency to under-aspire in their course selections. Expectancy for success and subjective task value emerged as salient predictive factors for most students. Clear gender differences were also seen in specific motivation factors. The relative influence of parents, teachers and peers in course selections was evaluated. Implications for promoting participation in higher-level mathematics courses in Years 11 and 12 are outlined.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Chapman, Elaine, Supervisor Male, Sally, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors	Australian Government Research Training Program
Award date	22 Feb 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/5eqb-k131
Publication status	Unpublished - 2023

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Measuring Motivation for Mathematics Course Choice in Secondary School Students: Interrelationships Between Cost and Other Situated Expectancy-Value Theory Components
Kirkham, J., Chapman, E. & Male, S., 1 Apr 2023, In: Sage Open. 13, 2
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Gender, achievement level and sociocultural factors in the mathematics course choices of Year 10 students in Western Australia
Kirkham, J. & Chapman, E., Mar 2022, In: The Australian Educational Researcher. 49, 1, p. 97-114 18 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus)
Factors considered by Western Australian Year 10 students in choosing Year 11 mathematics courses
Kirkham, J., Chapman, E. & Wildy, H., 1 Dec 2020, In: Mathematics Education Research Journal. 32, 4, p. 719-741 23 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
14 Citations (Scopus)

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Measuring Motivation for Mathematics Course Choice in Secondary School Students: Interrelationships Between Cost and Other Situated Expectancy-Value Theory Components

Gender, achievement level and sociocultural factors in the mathematics course choices of Year 10 students in Western Australia

Factors considered by Western Australian Year 10 students in choosing Year 11 mathematics courses

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