Honors Projects
Abstract
The focus of this study is to assess student attitudes and beliefs about their abilities in the science classroom and whether those can be changed. In this study, surveys of students’ mindset were administered, a mindset intervention was implemented, student choice was observed, and standardized test scores were collected to study mindset and its influence on academic performance and behaviors, and whether a mindset intervention can influence student attitudes and beliefs. While no statistically significant findings were observed, important implications for supporting the mindset of students in the classroom are discussed.
Major
Earth Sciences and Chemistry Education
First Advisor
Emilio Duran
First Advisor Department
School of Teaching and Learning
Second Advisor
Jeffrey Burkett
Second Advisor Department
Educational Foundations and Inquiry
Publication Date
Spring 5-4-2020
Repository Citation
Peters, Ethan, "Mindset and its Effect on Student Science Achievement" (2020). Honors Projects. 511.
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/honorsprojects/511