Table 6.
Academic motivation LSM scores and SEs by curriculum.
| Academic motivation LSMa (SE) | Traditional curriculum | Revised curriculum | P value** | Effect size – partial eta squaredb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intrinsicc | 3.5 (0.04) | 3.5 (0.04) | .258 | .003 |
| Extrinsicc | 3.0 (0.1) | 3.0 (0.1) | .719 | .000 |
| Amotivationc | 1.4 (0.04) | 1.3 (0.04) | .080 | .007 |
| Self-efficacyd | 3.4 (0.1) | 3.3 (0.1) | .295 | .003 |
| Test anxietyd | 2.9 (0.1) | 2.9 (0.1) | .781 | .000 |
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
The reporting LSMs are adjusted for year 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.