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Using Trends in Mathematics and Science Study to Investigate the Effects of Ability Beliefs and Task Values on Eighth-Grader Mathematics Achievements in Taiwan
Author: Min-Yu Chen(Department of Education, University of Taipei),Ching-Yun Yu(Department of Psychology and Counseling, University of Taipei)
Vol.&No.：Vol. 58, No. 3
Date：September 2013
Pages：153-186
DOI：10.6209/JORIES.2013.58(3).06
Abstract：
Based on expectancy-value theory, we applied trends in mathematics and science study (TIMSS) data to investigate the reliability and validity of items relating to ability beliefs and task values, examine their effects on mathematical achievements, and test gender invariance in the proposed models by using multiple-group structural equation modeling. The results supported a three-factor solution reflecting ability beliefs, utility values, and intrinsic values. These factors and corresponding items all possessed strong reliability and validity. Among the three factors, ability beliefs exerted the strongest effect on mathematical achievements, explaining 36% of the variance of mathematical achievements. Gender invariance evidence was exhibited in the factor loadings, item intercepts, path coefficients, and factor variance/covariance. However, comparisons of latent factor means suggested that boys had significantly high mean scores regarding ability beliefs, utility values, and intrinsic values. Finally, suggestions for practical applications and future research are provided.
Keywords：multiple-group structural equation modeling, secondary data analysis, TIMSS, expectancy- value theory, mathematical achievements
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