Date of Award
1991
Type
Thesis
Major
Specialist in Education
Degree Type
Special Degree in Education
Department
Teacher Education
First Advisor
Dr. Mary M. Lindquist
Second Advisor
Dr. Earnest Carlisle
Third Advisor
Dr. Albert R. VanCleave Jr.
Abstract
Two hundred sixty-three ninth grade students in a selected high school of a selected large school district were surveyed for mathematical self-concept. The instrument used was Gourgey's Mathematical Self-Concept Scale. Mathematical Self-Concept was compared to performance as measured by numerical class grades and by achievement test scores. The results were correlated using the Pearson-r formula, and the hypothesis of a positive relationship existing between mathematical self-concept and performance was supported. The findings suggested that improving mathematical self-concept would help to improve math performance, as measured by numerical class grade.
Recommended Citation
Arrington, Linda M., "The Relationship Between Mathematical Self-Concept and Math Performance" (1991). Theses and Dissertations. 599.
https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/599
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