TIMSS 2011

Periodical
Revista Electrónica de Investigación Educativa
Volume
17
Year
2015
Issue number
3
Page range
109-115
Access date
March 23, 2017
Relates to study/studies
TIMSS 2011

TIMSS 2011

Relationship between self-confidence and cognitive achievement for Serbia and Slovenia

 

Abstract

By using TIMSS Grade 4 2011 science data for Serbia and Slovenia, this study examined which of two dimensions of science learning (self-confidence in science learning, or liking science learning), if any, was primarily related to students' cognitive achievement in science. This achievement was considered for three cognitive domains, namely: knowing, applying, and reasoning. The analysis revealed that in both countries achievement was mainly linked to self-confidence in each of the three cognitive domains. Because of positive correlations, classroom work may be improved by including, whenever possible, activities aimed at strengthening students' belief in their own ability to learn science.