Essays about: "Mathematics self-concept"

Found 1 essay containing the words Mathematics self-concept.

  1. 1. How Do Students’ Mathematics Self-Efficacy, Mathematics Self-Concept and Mathematics Anxiety Influence Mathematical Literacy? — A Comparison between Shanghai-China and Sweden in PISA 2012

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

    Author : Yi Ding; [2016-07-05]
    Keywords : Mathematical literacy; Mathematics self-efficacy; Mathematics self-concept; Mathematics anxiety; ESCS; Shanghai-China; Sweden; Structural Equation Modelling; Parcelling; PISA;

    Abstract : Aim: The aim of this thesis is to examine the differences in the influence of student’s Mathematics self-efficacy, Mathematics self-concept and Mathematics anxiety on their mathematical literacy between Shanghai-China and Sweden, while taking students’ economic, social and cultural status (ESCS) into consideration. Theory: Social cognitive theory proposed by Bandura (2011) indicates self-efficacy is regarded as individuals’ conviction of their capability of solving issues and pursuing desirable achievement. READ MORE