Conference Session

Bridging the Gap and Freshman Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Doug Bullock, Boise State University; Kendra Bridges, Boise State University; Joanna Guild, Boise State University; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

strategies in various subject areas such as statistics, chemistry, technology, socialstudies, and physical education.15 Research has shown that learner characteristics measured bythe MSLQ have strong associations with their self-regulative learning processes and academicperformance. Based on research conducted by Pintrich and his colleagues at the University ofMichigan, the MSLQ has become a standard instrument for conducting research on self-regulation and motivation. The generally accepted conclusion is that positive motivationalorientations (e.g., intrinsic goal, high task value, high self-efficacy, and low test anxiety) arerelated to higher levels of self-regulated learning strategies, which in turn are related to betteracademic performance.16