Abstract
[Purpose] At the midyear examinations in 2007 and 2008, we examined the effect of willingness to learn on term examination results' improvement. [Subjects] The subjects were 101 physical therapy students attending a certain college. [Methods] The T-score of each student was calculated on the basis of the results of the midyear examinations in 2007 and 2008. Moreover, a questionnaire was used to evaluate students' willingness to learn just before term examinations. The relation between the results of the questionnaire and term examination was examined by multiple logistic regression analysis. [Results] Significant explanatory variables were external motivation and mental health. [Conclusion] We should consider what improves students' willingness to learn.
