Relation Between Knowledge of Vector in High School Students, Achievement Goals, and Engagement

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to explore structure of knowledge of vector and effects of achievement goals and engagement on knowledge of vector in high school students. High school students (N =172) completed questionnaires. The results were as follows: (a) “Problem on reproducing basic facts and formulas” and “routine problem solving in Vector” consisted of 1 factor, “Knowledge of Vector”. (b) Mastery goal and performance approach goal were positively correlated with knowledge of vector through engagement. (c) Behavioral and emotional engagement was positively correlated with knowledge of vector. (d) Especially, emotional engagement had an important role in promoting knowledge of vector.