Student Grade Motivation As A Determinant Of Performance On The Business Major Field ETS Exam
Year: 2008
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This paper examines the determinants of performance on the business major field achievement ETS exam with a focus on the impact of applying ETS exam scores to part of the capstone course grade as a performance incentive. The sample consists of 150 students at a midsized regional institution located in the Southwestern region of the United States. The empirical model employed controls for grade point average, standardized test scores (SAT/ACT), junior college transfer students, and gender. The results indicate that students are motivated to put forth significantly more effort when capstone course grade is impacted by ETS performance.
Authors: Neil Terry, LaVelle Mills, Marc Sollosy
Institution: West Texas A&M University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2116902467