英文摘要 |
This study aims to develop a structural model of a causal relationship between mathematics self-concept and the learning strategies employed in mathematics, and their effect on the achievements of junior high students in this subject. Structure equation modeling with the LISREL computer program was used to investigate the model proposed by the author. The participants included 444 eighth-graders from junior high schools in Taipei. The results showed that there is a significantly positive relationship between mathematics self-concept, mathematics learning strategies and achievement in mathematics. Mathematics self-concept has a significantly positive effect on academic achievement, and more, mathematics academic self-concept has a significantly positive effect on mathematics learning strategies. In turn, mathematics learning strategies have a significantly positive effect on achievement in the subject. The results also revealed that mathematics academic self-concept can influence academic achievement in the subject indirectly, with the learning strategies found to be intermediary. The implications for the present study are discussed and suggestions for teachers and further research are also proposed. |