Classroom goal structure in the learning of mathematics

• Main Authors: Yaakub, Noran Fauziah, Awang Hashim, Rosna
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris 2004
• Subjects: LC Special aspects of education
• Online Access: http://repo.uum.edu.my/2328/1/08152010104717_01.pdf; http://repo.uum.edu.my/2328/; http://lintas.uum.edu.my:8080/elmu/index.jsp?module=webopac-l&action=fullDisplayRetriever.jsp&szMaterialNo=0000225098
• Institution: Universiti Utara Malaysia

According to achievement goal theory, classroom learning environment or contextual factors influence students' learning. For instance, classroom that promotes mastery learning may cultivate or inculcate task-focused goals among students. However, classroom that focuses too much on competition...