Table 10.
Academic motivation LSM scores and SEs by curriculum among Year 4 students.
| Academic motivation LSMa (SE) | Year 4 traditional curriculum | Year 4 revised curriculum | P value** | Effect size – partial eta squaredb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intrinsicc | 3.5 (0.1) | 3.5 (0.1) | .685 | .001 |
| Extrinsicc | 3.2 (0.1) | 3.1 (0.1) | .292 | .005 |
| Amotivationc | 1.5 (0.1) | 1.3 (0.1) | .057 | .017 |
| Self-efficacyd | 3.5 (0.1) | 3.5 (0.1) | .658 | .001 |
| Test anxietyd | 2.9 (0.1) | 2.7 (0.1) | .102 | .012 |
Abbreviations: AMS, Academic Motivation Scale; LSM, least square mean; MANCOVA, multivariate analysis of covariance; MSLQ, Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire; QOL, quality of life; SE, standard error.
a
Is significant at the .05 level.
b
Effect sizes from partial eta squared: small = .01 to .06, medium = .06 to .138, large >.138.32
c
Measured by a modified version of the AMS; range of scores = 1 to 5.
d
Measured by the MSLQ; range of scores = 1 to 5.
**
P values from MANCOVA.