ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021

“My Algebra Teacher Said That I Must be Low-Achieving”: The Effect of Classroom Experiences on Math Self-Efficacy

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Social Psychology

  • Robert Bellucci
    University of Nevada, Las Vegas
  • Lindsay Denecker
    University of Nevada, Las Vegas
  • Kristin Vierra
    University Nevada Las Vegas
  • Jennifer John
    University of Nevada, Las Vgeas
  • Rachael Robnett
    University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Abstract

Math self-efficacy is defined as an individual’s judgment of their capability to perform math-related tasks, and succeed in math-related courses (Kwon et al., 2019). Findings reveal that students' past classroom experiences with math are related to their current levels of math self-efficacy, and that these experiences differ significantly by gender.

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