Developmental Mathematics Students: Who are They and What is Their Mathematics Self-Efficacy?
Journal Title: International Journal of Assessment Tools in Education - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine differences in developmental mathematics students’ self-efficacy within the demographic data from the survey. Data from a sample of 240 Intermediate Algebra students at a single four-year university using the Mathematics Self-Efficacy Results indicate that males possess higher levels of mathematics self-efficacy and confidence with their mathematical abilities than females. Students who completed a lower developmental mathematics course prior to Intermediate Algebra possess lower levels of mathematics self-efficacy. The results of this study suggest developmental mathematics instructors should refine their teaching methodologies by incorporating strategies to increase their student’s self-efficacy.
Authors and Affiliations
Ryan Baxter, Alan Bates, Adel Tawfig Al-Bataineh
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- DOI 10.21449/ijate.264026
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