Individuals' perceptions of their own level of cognitive ability are expressed through self-
estimates. They play an important role in a person's self-concept because they facilitate an …

In the field of educational effectiveness research, the influence of a class' student body on
students' individual achievement scores has been a popular research interest for many …

Social cognitive theory posits that teacher self-efficacy beliefs should be related to not only
their own well-being outcomes but also classroom processes and student outcomes in the …

In this study we analyzed if teacher support and student self-efficacy mediated the relations
between students' grades in mathematics and different measures of mathematics motivation …

This paper aims to understand how certain different but interrelated variables such as
background, motivation, and social support could lead to an explanation of student attitudes …

In our match towards scientific and technological advancement, we need nothing short of
good performance in mathematics at all levels of schooling. In an effort to achieve this, this …

We explored whether students' perceptions of emotional and instrumental support provided
by their mathematics teacher constitute separate dimensions of teacher support and how …

This book contributes to our growing understanding of the nature and development of
language learner self-concept. It assesses the relevant literature in the disciplines of …

Using data from the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2015
assessment of fourth-grade students in 32 countries, a series of mean comparisons and …

According to expectancy-value theory, the gender stereotypes of significant others such as
parents, peers, or teachers affect students' competence beliefs, values, and achievement …