Mastery motivation is an important developmental construct that has implications for development across the lifespan. Research to date has focused predominantly on infants and children, with the Dimensions of Mastery Questionnaire (DMQ) being the most widely used measure of mastery motivation. This article reports on the development and initial…

Describes the application of basic factor analytical and classical scaling techniques to mathematics placement test data that indicates that the sequence of mathematical skill areas traditionally taught in schools should be somewhat altered in order for students to reach optimal achievement levels. (FL)