Motivation in Mathematics

The purpose of this book is to bring together research and theory about motivation for mathematics from different perspectives. Chapters are included that present theory and research on the influence of gender, culture, the classroom environment, and curriculum on children's mathematical perfor...

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Main Author Carr, Martha, Ed
Format Book
LanguageEnglish
Published Hampton Press, Inc 1996
Subjects
Affective Behavior
Beliefs
Classroom Environment
Cultural Influences
Elementary Secondary Education
Environmental Influences
Mathematics Instruction
Motivation
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Summary:The purpose of this book is to bring together research and theory about motivation for mathematics from different perspectives. Chapters are included that present theory and research on the influence of gender, culture, the classroom environment, and curriculum on children's mathematical performance and motivation. Chapters are: (1) "Sociocultural and Motivational Contexts of Mathematics Learning for Diverse Students" (Laurie E. Hart & Martha Allexsaht-Snider); (2) "Beliefs, Motivation, and Achievement in Mathematics: A Cross-National Perspective" (David H. Uttal); (3) "Influential Factors in Student Motivation to Learn Mathematics: The Teacher and Classroom Culture" (Douglas A. Grouws & Linda O. Lembke); (4) "Constructivism and the Motivated Transfer of Skills" (Nithi Muthukrishna & John G. Borkowski); (5) "Metacognitive, Motivational, and Social Influences on Mathematics Strategy Use" (Martha Carr); (6) "Gender Differences in Mathematics Achievement: The Role of Motivation" (Judith L. Meece); (7) "Students' Beliefs About Knowing and Learning Mathematics: Implications for Motivation" (Peter Kloosterman); and (8) "Strategy Use, Motivation, and Math Achievement in High School Students" (Patricia A. Pokay). (MKR)
ISBN:1572730269
9781572730267