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Akbuga, Enes; Havan, Selim – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2022
Motivation to learn attracts many researchers in educational contexts. In this study, we propose an instrument tailored towards specifically measuring student motivation in calculus courses at higher education. We outline an extensive instrument development process that was built on (Benson's 1998. Developing a strong program of construct…
Descriptors: Learning Motivation, Student Interests, Calculus, Mathematics Achievement
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Pedersen, Ida Friestad; Haavold, Per Øystein – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2023
In this paper, we investigate the learning experiences, beliefs and motivations of students in classes where the mathematics teachers have received support for using inquiry-based learning activities. Data were collected from 248 students in the age-range 11-16 using electronic questionnaires. Our results show that key features of inquiry-based…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Inquiry, Active Learning, Mathematics Instruction