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标题：Factors affecting the motivation of Turkish primary students for science learning
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作者：Pinar Cavas
期刊名称：Science Education International
印刷版ISSN：1450-104X
电子版ISSN：2077-2327
出版年度：2011
卷号：22
期号：1
出版社：International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE)
摘要：Abstract In this study, Turkish primary students’ (sixth to eighth grade) motivation toward science learning was investigated and factors affecting this determined. The sample for the study consisted of 376 students from 5 different primary schools in İzmir. The data were collected through a Students’ Motivation toward Science Learning (SMTSL) questionnaire which was developed by Tuan, Chin & Shieh (2005) and adapted for use in Turkey by Yilmaz & Cavas (2007). It was found that it was a valid and reliable tool for the Turkish students, having 6 sub-scales which were self-efficacy, science learning value, active learning strategies, performance goal, achievement goal, and learning environment stimulation. Also collected was data on students’ science attitudes and achievement scores. Results showed that Turkish primary students’ science motivation differed significantly in terms of their gender and grade level. Student’s motivational level was found to have a considerable impact on their science attitudes and achievement in science.
关键词：Science Motivation; Science Attitudes; Primary Students