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Developmental Mathematics Students: Who are They and What is Their Mathematics Self-Efficacy?

Ryan BAXTER
Alan BATES
Adel Tawfig AL-BATAİNEH
Pages
37–53
Publication Date
2022-10-19
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Data from a sample of 240 Intermediate Algebra students at a single four-year university using the Mathematics Self-Efficacy Results indicate that males possess higher levels of mathematics self-efficacy and confidence with their mathematical abilities than females.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine differences in developmental mathematics students’ self-efficacy within the demographic data from the survey.
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Conclusion & Impact:The results of this study suggest developmental mathematics instructors should refine their teaching methodologies by incorporating strategies to increase their student’s self-efficacy.
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⚙️Variables:Developmental mathematics · Higher education · Self-Efficacy

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The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine differences in developmental mathematics students’ self-efficacy within the demographic data from the survey. Data from a sample of 240 Intermediate Algebra students at a single four-year university using the Mathematics Self-Efficacy Results indicate that males possess higher levels of mathematics self-efficacy and confidence with their mathematical abilities than females. Students who completed a lower developmental mathematics course prior to Intermediate Algebra possess lower levels of mathematics self-efficacy. The results of this study suggest developmental mathematics instructors should refine their teaching methodologies by incorporating strategies to increase their student’s self-efficacy.

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The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine differences in developmental mathematics students’ self-efficacy within the demographic data from the survey. Data from a sample of 240 Intermediate Algebra students at a single four-year university using the Mathematics Self-Efficacy Results indicate that males possess higher levels of mathematics self-efficacy and confidence with their mathematical abilities than females. Students who completed a lower developmental mathematics course prior to Intermediate Algebra possess lower levels of mathematics self-efficacy. The results of this study suggest developmental mathematics instructors should refine their teaching methodologies by incorporating strategies to increase their student’s self-efficacy.

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BAXTER, R., BATES, A., AL-BATAİNEH, A. T. (2022). Developmental Mathematics Students: Who are They and What is Their Mathematics Self-Efficacy?. International Journal of Assessment Tools in Education, Cilt: 4 - Sayı: 1, 37–53. https://ajindex.com/articles/540259

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