Date Approved
12-13-2013
Embargo Period
3-3-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. School Psychology-Professional School Psychology
Department
Psychology
College
College of Science & Mathematics
Advisor
Dihoff, Roberta
Subject(s)
Academic achievement; Motivation in education
Disciplines
Child Psychology | Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects motivation plays in determining the success of a student in post secondary education. The relationship between high school GPA (HSGPA), SAT Scores, college GPA (CGPA), and motivation factors were examined. Motivation was measured on the Motivational Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) developed by Paul Pintrich and Elizabeth de Groot. Ninety-two participants responded to the survey. Results corroborated findings from previous research. SAT scores correlate with CGPA; relationships were also observed across several other factors, including HSGPA and CGPA, SAT and Motivation, and HSGPA and SAT scores.
Recommended Citation
Vartanian, Alexandra, "Motivation and the SAT: what factors help determine college success past standardized testing" (2013). Theses and Dissertations. 537.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/537
