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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleCognitive Development of College Students and their Achievement in Geometry: An Evaluation using Piaget’s Theory and Van Hiele’s Levels of ThinkingRonald Sumaya DecanoThe study evaluated the cognitive development levels of college students and their achievement in Geometry using Piaget’s Test of Logical Operations and Van Hiele’s Levels of Thinking. The researcher employed quantitative approach to research. There were 105 respondents in which 71 of them fit the Van Hiele modified case/criterion (M3) 3 of 5 correct answers. Findings revealed that most of … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 9 · 23 Sep 2017 · 9,902 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleMathematics Anxiety and Achievement Among Secondary School StudentsEffandi Zakaria, Normalizam Mohd Zain, Nur Amalina Ahmad, Ayu ErlinaResearch has shown that mathematics achievement in students is influenced by psychological factors such as mathematics anxiety. Weaknesses among students in learning mathematics in particular will affect the efforts of various sectors in making Malaysia a fully developed nation by 2020. The purpose of this study was to determine mathematics anxiety and mathematics achievement among secondary school students in Selangor, … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 11 · 1 Sep 2012 · 13,305 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleOrganizational Support and Achievement Motivation in Leadership Role of Extension AgentsRoya Karami, Maimunah Ismail, Zoharah Binti Omar et al.Problem statement: This study argues for the importance of organizational non work supports along with work support for achievement motivation in leadership role of extension agents which has mostly been silent in past studies. Further, although there are studies that showed a positive relationship between organizational support and performance but no study so far has investigated the relationships between organizational … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 5 · 20 Feb 2012 · 7,069 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAchievement Motivation and Adjustment Patterns among International and National Players of Different Team SportsNirmaljit Kaur Rathee, Jagbir SinghProblem Statement: Achievement in sports demands specific behavior from an athlete.. The performer in such events must have ability to assess the situation, select the response, decide quickly and then implement it with determined efforts. Approach: This study was focused to examine the levels of achievement motivation, emotional and social adjustment among international and national players of basketball, hockey and … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 18 Jul 2011 · 9,010 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAchievement Motivation and Self-Efficacy in Relation to Adjustment among University StudentsHabibah Elias, Nooreen Noordin, Rahil Hj. MahyuddinProblem statement: University students' adjustment to the campus environment is regarded as an important factor in predicting university outcomes. Studies have shown that students who do not adjust themselves well, have left the university even before graduation. Approach: A study was conducted to examine some psychological characteristics of university students which may have bearing on students’ adjustment in university environment. … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 11,088 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEffects of Students' Beliefs on Mathematics and Achievement of University Students: Regression Analysis ApproachVelo Suthar, Rohani Ahmad TarmiziProblem statement: At present, after almost more than 20-decades, Malaysia can boast of a solid national philosophy of education, despite tremendous struggles and hopes. The professional learning opportunities are necessary to enhance, support and sustain student's mathematics achievement. Approach: Empirical evidence had shown that student's belief in mathematics is crucial in meeting career aspiration. In addition mathematical beliefs are closely … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 8,016 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThe Relationship between Gender, Age, Depression and Academic AchievementRumaya Bte Juhari, Ma'rof Redzuan, Mariani Bte Mansor et al.Problem statement: Depression is said to have a relationship with academic achievement. Thus, the purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between age, depression and academic achievement among adolescents. Approach: The study was carried out among 400 students (200 boys and 200 girls) in the age range 15-19 years. The instrument used for data collection was the Beck … …Current Research in Psychology, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 30 Jun 2010 · 17,668 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThe Effects of Cooperative Learning on Students' Mathematics Achievement and Attitude towards MathematicsEffandi Zakaria, Lu Chung Chin, Md. Yusoff DaudProblem statement: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of cooperative learning on mathematics achievement and attitude towards mathematics. Approach: This quasi-experimental study was carried out on two form one classes in Miri, Sarawak. One class (n = 44) was assigned as an experimental group and the other (n = 38) was assigned as a control group. … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 30 Mar 2010 · 22,697 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEffects of 7-E, KWL and Conventional Instruction on Analytical Thinking, Learning Achievement and Attitudes toward Chemistry LearningRungrawee Siribunnam, Sombat TayraukhamProblem statement: The purposes of this research were to compare in analytical thinking, science learning achievement and attitudes toward chemistry learning of Matthayomsuksa 5 students who learned using the 7-E learning cycle, KWL learning method and conventional approach. Approach: The sample consisted of 154 Matthayomsuksa 5 students attending in the first semester of the academic year 2008, Phayakkhaphumwitthayakhan School, Phayakkhaphumphisai … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 9,078 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titlePhilosophy Underlying Emotional Intelligence in Relation to Level of Curiosity and Academic Achievement of Rural Area StudentsAminuddin Hassan, Tajularipin Sulaiman, Rohaizan IshakProblem statement: Since emotional intelligence is still not wholly-accepted despite evidences of its powerful influence in general setting, this study is therefore conducted to identify the emotional intelligence level among school students in rural areas, relationships between emotional intelligence and anxiety, as well as relationships between emotional intelligence and academic achievement. Approach: It involved a sample of 223 form 1 … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2009 · 8,529 accessesView PDFCite