scholarly journals Attitudes to school and reading achievement among secondary school students

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-24
Author(s):  
Thomas Cain ◽  
John Hattie
Keyword(s):  
Reading Achievement ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Reading Assessments ◽  
School Students ◽  
Government Schools ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Attitude Factor ◽  
School Survey ◽  
Students Attitudes

This study analysed students’ attitudes towards school and the relationship between these attitudes and reading performance. Using a sample of 57,572 Year 7 and 9 students from 306 Victorian government schools, the analysis combined two de-identified data sets – students’ responses to the Student Attitudes to School Survey and their performance in NAPLAN reading assessments – from a single year (2017). The findings of this study demonstrate that a re-organisation of survey items into six new factors may represent student attitudes more usefully than the current 20-factor structure. Each of the six factors was found to relate to a set of demographic moderators. The results yielded statistically significant relationships between each attitude factor and reading achievement and growth. This study proposes a four-cluster model that groups schools with similar profiles across the six attitude factors. This model may improve the ability of the education system to interpret and analyse relative data and use these findings more effectively.

Middle School Students’ Perceptions of Physical Education: A Qualitative Look

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-38
Author(s):  
Sharon R. Phillips ◽  
Risto Marttinen ◽  
Kevin Mercier ◽  
Anne Gibbone
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Fitness Testing ◽  
School Students ◽  
Grade Levels ◽  
Grade 5 ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Group Interviews

Purpose: Existing research suggests that students’ attitudes toward physical education are positive through Grade 5, but become less positive as grade levels increase; this research is, however, missing student voice. The purpose of this study was to further understand why students’ attitudes have been shown to decrease. Methods: Twenty-six focus group interviews (students N = 65) were conducted over 2 years to discover what was influencing attitudes from fifth to eighth grade. Results: Three themes emerged: (a) curriculum leads to decreases in student attitudes (subthemes repetitive and boring, an overemphasis on competition, and fitness testing activities—what’s the purpose and why am I on display?), (b) social factors impact attitude: sweating and changing, and (c) physical education assumptions, the easy “A” (subthemes: perceptions of physical education teachers and the easy “A”). Conclusion: Allowing students to explain the reasons for decreases in attitudes contributes to improving the teaching and learning process.

scholarly journals Student attitudes towards astronomy: A bi-country questionnaire results

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
M. Marušić ◽  
Z. Hadžibegović
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
School Students ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Education Of Students

This article presents the results of comparison of attitudes towards position of astronomy in education of students from two countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. A convenience sample of 396 third and fourth year high school students was surveyed using an anonymous self-report questionnaire. Students showed a certain indifference to pursuing a career in astronomy. However, both correlation and regressionanalysis indicated that students manifested a high degree of interest in acquiring knowledge, experience and skills in astronomy. This bicountry study shows that students’ attitudes towards astronomy are similar considering the educational systems and position of astronomy in both Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. The research results suggest that more students might consider astronomy for their scientific andprofessional career provided they had more opportunities for formal education in astronomy.

scholarly journals Hubungan Kecerdasan Emosional dan Sikap Terhadap Pelajaran Matematika Dengan Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa SMA Jakarta Timur

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-180
Author(s):  
Meitina Ventini ◽  
Hartati Hartati ◽  
Moch Sukardjo
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Students Attitudes

The purpose of this study is to identify the magnitude of the relationship between variables of emotional intelligence, and students' attitudes towardmathematics learning outcomes. Using correlational research methods, both partial and multiple research respondents are class X high school students in EastJakarta as many as 150 students from 7 public and private schools selected by multistage random sampling. Data were collected in the form of primary datausing questionnaires, and mathematical tests that were tested for validity and reliability. The results that (1) emotional intelligence variables have a positive andsignificant relationship to mathematics learning outcomes, (2) student attitudes are positively and significantly related to mathematics learning outcomes, and (3)emotional intelligence and students' attitudes simultaneously related positive and significant towards the learning outcomes of mathematics.

scholarly journals EXPLORING CHANGES IN PRIMARY STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) ACROSS GENDERS AND GRADE LEVELS

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 466-480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shao-Na Zhou ◽  
Hui Zeng ◽  
Shao-Rui Xu ◽  
Lu-Chang Chen ◽  
Hua Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Primary Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Grade Levels ◽  
Integrated Stem ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Attitudes Towards Science ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
And Mathematics

Primary education is an essential stage and has an important impact on students’ learning attitudes throughout the coming school years. The research explored the attitudes towards science, technology, engineering and mathematics among students through all grade levels in primary school. The Project-based Integrated STEM Program was proposed to study the changes of primary students’ attitudes towards STEM. An assessment of S-STEM which consists of the STEM subscale and the 21st century skills subscale was utilized for both pre-test and post-test. The results showed that primary students exhibited little different attitudes on the S-STEM in the pre-test, regardless of gender and grade level. As evident from the comparison between the pre-test and post-test, the Project-based Integrated STEM Program had a positive effect on student attitudes towards STEM. It is encouraging if there are more STEM-related programs implemented at all educational stages covering the primary level. Keywords: gender differences, grade levels, project-based integrated STEM program, school students, STEM education.

scholarly journals COMPARISON OF STUDENT ATTITUDES TOWARD NATURAL SCIENCES IN RURAL MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN JAMBI PROVINCE

Ta dib ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanti Tanti ◽  
Dwi Agus Kurniawan ◽  
Rahmat Perdana ◽  
Orin Hidayusa Wiza
Keyword(s):  
Natural Science ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
Science Attitudes ◽  
Learning Science ◽  
School Students ◽  
The Social ◽  
Students Attitudes

The purpose of this study is to determine the assessment of students’ attitude of science subjects in several indicators. This type of research is quantitative research with inferential statistical data. This study involved two different schools, namely SMP 17 Batanghari Regency with a sample obtained by 140 students and SMP 3 Muaro Jambi with a sample of 145 students. The students’ attitudes were noticed in several indicators, namely the social implications of science, the adoption of science attitudes and the enjoyment of learning science. As the result, from the three indicators, the attitude of the SMP 3 Muaro Jambi students were dominantly in good category, whereas those of the students in Batanghari District were dominantly in quite good category. In conclusion, there were  differences between the two school students’ attitude toward natural science which was reinforced by the results of t tests that have been done.

High School Students Attitudes about and Recommendations for Their Peers with Significant Disabilities

1998 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 272-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas Fisher ◽  
Ian Pumpian ◽  
Caren Sax
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Disabilities ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Service Models ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The Impact

The present study addresses the impact that placement and service models have had on nondisabled high school student attitudes. Negative attitudes have been a frequently identified barrier to participation, interactions and acceptance. 1413 typical students from two high schools, one inclusive and one traditional self-contained, were surveyed regarding their attitudes toward peers with disabilities and their recommendations for inclusive education. Results suggest that experiences in school significantly impact students' recommendations about the implementation of inclusive education.

scholarly journals Effects of Middle School Physical Education Curriculum on Student Attitudes

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-20
Author(s):  
David David BARNEY ◽  
Joe Joe DEUTSCH
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Team Sports ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Physical Education Class ◽  
School Students ◽  
Students Attitudes

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in English; abstract also in Chinese. Middle school physical education can serve as an important tool in shaping students opinions and behaviors regarding lifelong physical activity. The curriculum in middle school physical education is one component that can positively or negatively affect a students’ attitude toward physical activity throughout their life. The purpose of this study was to investigate the middle school physical education curriculum and its effect on middle school students' attitudes and perceptions towards their physical education class. It was found that middle school students do like the curriculum they participate in, mainly consisting of team sports. 中學體育在塑造學生的觀點和行為，可能擔當一個關於終身體育活動的重要工具。中學體育課程能夠正面地或間接地影響學生對體育活動的態度，以及他們日常生活行為的一個組分。本項研究的目的將調查中學體育課程及它的作用，如何影響中學生的日常行為及對體育的態度。結果中學生整體上喜歡體育課程，尤其是隊際體育項目。

Attitude of Secondary School Students Towards Science in Relation to Academic Achievement, Gender and Type of School

2021 ◽  
pp. 82-92
Author(s):  
Monika Bajaj ◽  
Surita Devi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
School Students ◽  
Government Schools ◽  
Science Attitude ◽  
Students Attitudes

The study aims to assess the students’ attitude towards science in selected government and private schools at the secondary level in the Jammu district. A sample comprises 200 students from 5 private and government secondary schools of the Jammu district. The Science Attitude Scale (SAS) developed by Grewal (2012) was used to assess the students’ attitude towards science. The results show that the students in both government and private schools have a positive attitude towards science. This study revealed that secondary school students’ attitudes towards science differ significantly regarding their academic achievement. Female students were found to have a favourable attitude towards science as compared to their male counterparts. Results also showed that students at private schools possess a positive attitude towards science compared to students in government schools. They enjoy science and are ready to pursue their career in science as well.

Assessing high school students' attitudes toward chemistry with a shortened semantic differential

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 283-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajda Kahveci
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Semantic Differential ◽  
School Students ◽  
Attitudes Toward Learning ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Univariate Analyses ◽  
Attitudes Toward Chemistry

Aims of science education are concerned not only with students' cognition but also with students' affect, an umbrella term for emotions, feelings, moods, and attitudes. Many studies have been conducted on student attitudes toward learning science in general; however, studies concerning attitudes toward chemistry are limited in number. The purpose of this research was to adapt and use the shortened version of Bauer's semantic differential, ASCIv2 (Attitude toward the Subject of Chemistry Inventory version 2), developed and validated by Xu and Lewis in 2011. Following the translation and adaptation procedures, the inventory was administered to a total of 503 high school students at four public schools in Turkey. Factor analysis was conducted to explore the internal structure of the instrument and compare factors across cultures. The results showed that the two-factor structure of the ASCIv2 measuring intellectual and emotional attitudes was valid. The alpha values suggested strong internal consistency for the instrument. According to descriptive analyses, the students in the sample had average intellectual (M= 3.60, SD = 1.47) and emotional (M= 3.93, SD = 1.75) attitudes. Univariate analyses of variance demonstrated that former success in chemistry courses as well as achievement in middle school had effects on high school students' intellectual and emotional attitudes toward chemistry. This finding supports the pattern established by previous research, suggesting that attitude and achievement are related. Conducted in a culturally and linguistically different context, this research confirms and provides strong evidence that the instrument yields reliable scores in diverse settings.

scholarly journals Broadening Middle-School Students' Images of Science and Scientists

2004 ◽  
Vol 861 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diandra L. Leslie-Pelecky ◽  
Gayle A. Buck ◽  
Angela Zabawa
Keyword(s):  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Middle Level ◽  
School Students ◽  
Middle Level Teachers ◽  
Mad Scientist ◽  
Images Of Science ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
K 12 ◽  
Scientific Skills ◽  
Specific Impact

ABSTRACTThe ‘mad scientist’ stereotype is alive and well – and not an image most K-12 students can (or want to) embrace. Project Fulcrum, a National Science Foundation-funded GK-12 program, partners math, science and engineering graduate students with elementary and middle-level teachers. One project goal – broadening student images of science and scientists –is addressed by projects developed by the teacher/scientist teams that are focused on the specific needs of their students. The projects developed focus on scientists, the use of science in different types of jobs, and developing scientific skills. Pre-project research, in which teachers probe the motivation behind their students’ attitudes, is a critical component of developing a successful project. Although determining the specific impact of this project on student attitudes is complicated by its being part of a larger project, teachers and scientists report enhanced awareness of student attitudes and the reasons underlying those attitudes, and generated ideas to address those motivations.

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