APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Self-Efficacy and Math Performance

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Cognitive

  • Renee' Hall
    Youngstown State University
  • Sharon Stringer
    Youngstown State University
  • Dana Davis
    Youngstown State University
  • Lance Williams
    Youngstown State University

Abstract

This investigation tested the hypothesis that participants who completed expressive writing activities would improve their math test performance. One hundred and twenty-four participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups. Preliminary results indicated that high math performers obtained higher self-efficacy scores.

Education

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