Epistemological Beliefs, Mathematical Problem‐Solving Beliefs, and Academic Performance of Middle School Students

Volume: 105, Issue: 3, Pages: 289 - 304
Published: Jan 1, 2005
Abstract
This study examined the structure of middle school students’ general epistemological beliefs and domain‐specific mathematical problem‐solving beliefs by asking whether the 2 belief systems are related and whether they predict students’ academic performance. Over 1,200 seventh‐ and eighth‐grade students completed an Epistemological Questionnaire, the Indiana Mathematical Belief Scale, and the Fennema‐Sherman Usefulness Scale. Based on regression...
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Title
Epistemological Beliefs, Mathematical Problem‐Solving Beliefs, and Academic Performance of Middle School Students
Published Date
Jan 1, 2005
Volume
105
Issue
3
Pages
289 - 304
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