A growth theory of interest intervention increases interest in math and science coursework among liberal arts undergraduates¶
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q3 i? A growth theory of interest intervention increases liberal arts undergraduates' interest in math and science coursework. → Paul A. O'Keefe 2024
Evidence¶
Paul A. O'Keefe 2024¶
Paul A. O'Keefe, E. J. Horberg, Carol S. Dweck and Gregory M. Walton. (2024). A Growth Theory of Interest Intervention Increases Interest in Math and Science Coursework Among Liberal Arts Undergraduates. https://tinyurl.com/2yjm7rf9
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The manuscript's title states the headline finding: the intervention "Increases Interest in Math and Science Coursework Among Liberal Arts Undergraduates". The study was preregistered, with hypotheses registered before the semester follow-ups. No effect size is printed in the supplied text.
"A Growth Theory of Interest Intervention Increases Interest in Math and Science Coursework Among Liberal Arts Undergraduates"
Discussion¶
Learner Variables¶
- Interest — outcome: instruction changes it
- Motivation — outcome: instruction changes it
Related Claims¶
- The intervention's effect on math/science course interest and grades was tested as a main effect and as moderated by math/science identity — related
- The targeted sample's math/science identity was low on average but showed variability, motivating the moderation analysis — related
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A growth theory of interest intervention increases interest in math and science coursework among liberal arts undergraduates |
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A growth theory of interest intervention increases interest in math and science coursework among liberal arts undergraduates |
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