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Lounsbury, John W.; Levy, Levy J.; Park, Soo-Hee; Gibson, Lucy W.; Smith, Ryan – Learning and Individual Differences, 2009
Based on samples of 398 middle school students, 568 high school students, and 1159 college students, self-directed learning was found to be related to cumulative grade-point-average at all levels as well as to Big Five personality traits (Openness, Conscientiousness, Emotional Stability, and Extraversion), narrow personality traits (Optimism,…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, College Students, Vocational Interests, Construct Validity
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Arendasy, Martin; Sommer, Markus – Learning and Individual Differences, 2007
This article deals with the investigation of the psychometric quality and constructs validity of algebra word problems generated by means of a schema-based version of the automatic min-max approach. Based on review of the research literature in algebra word problem solving and automatic item generation this new approach is introduced as a…
Descriptors: Schemata (Cognition), Test Items, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Construct Validity
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Green, Jasmine; Martin, Andrew J.; Marsh, Herbert W. – Learning and Individual Differences, 2007
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the domain specificity of multidimensional motivation and engagement (adaptive cognitions, adaptive behaviors, impeding/maladaptive cognitions, maladaptive behaviors) in mathematics, English and science high school subjects, with an additional focus on three key educational correlates (educational…
Descriptors: High Schools, Academic Aspiration, Factor Analysis, Construct Validity