Perhaps the decision of some students not to engage in learning mathematics in school is deliberate

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Sullivan, Peter, Tobias, Steve and McDonough, Andrea Mary. (2006). Perhaps the decision of some students not to engage in learning mathematics in school is deliberate. Educational Studies in Mathematics. 62(1), pp. 81 - 99. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10649-006-1348-8
AuthorsSullivan, Peter, Tobias, Steve and McDonough, Andrea Mary
Abstract

A perceived lack of engagement of many students in middle years mathematics classes provides a challenge for educators. In this article we report a project that investigated students' perceptions of the extent to which their own efforts influence their achievement at mathematics and their life opportunities. We conducted 2 hour interviews with over 50 students, as well as collecting other data. The results suggest that a student's orientation to learning mathematics is not predicted by their achievement. Even students who were confident, successful and persistent exhibited short-term goals. It seems that classroom culture may be an important determinant of under-participation in schooling.

Year2006
JournalEducational Studies in Mathematics
Journal citation62 (1), pp. 81 - 99
PublisherSpringer Netherlands
ISSN1573-0816
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1007/s10649-006-1348-8
Scopus EID2-s2.0-33746214607
Page range81 - 99
Research GroupSchool of Education
Place of publicationNetherlands
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