Assessment and Student Motivation: a Study of Ss2 Biology Students in Ogba–egbema–ndoni, Rivers State
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Learning and particularly assessment practices that encourage a self-determined approach enhance feelings of wellbeing and achievement motivation. Students in a first term biology senior secondary school two (11) unit, were the participants for an evaluation of the impact of assessment. The intrinsic motivation inventory was used to assess psychological reactions. A repeated measures comparison for each motivation variable was conducted using mixed model analysis interest/enjoyment and perceived competence were significantly lower in week 7 with Pressure/Tension being significantly higher when the most number of assessment items per student were due. For this group of students the demands of assessment have been shown to have a psychological impact
Authors: Obuah, Tamunoemi Grace, Amadi, Blessing Oghenekaron
Language: English
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6930707410
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