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Males' academic motivation: doing a personal best.
Abstract
This paper surveys an understanding of academic motivation. From a motivational goal theory perspective, it is argued that males may be more likely to pursue performance approach goals rather than task mastery goals. Performance approach goals are considered to be effective learning goals that can be as effective motivators towards high achievement outcomes. The Personal Best is one performance goal approach that may be used in high school learning environments to enhance boys" performance.
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