Assessments/Testing/Grading

The Theory

Basic SDT research topics

Kusurkar, R. A., Orsini, C.Somra, S.Artino, A. R. (2023) The effect of assessments on student motivation for learning and its outcomes in health professions education: A review and realist synthesis. Academic Medicine, 98(9) ,1083-1092

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Benita, M., Matos, L.Cerna, Y. (2022) The effect of mastery goal-complexes on mathematics grades and engagement: The case of Low-SES Peruvian students. Learning and Instruction, 80 ,101558

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Botnaru, D.Orvis, J., Langdon, J. L., Niemiec, C. P. (2021) Predicting final grades in STEM courses: A path analysis of academic motivation and course-related behavior using self-determination theory. Learning and Motivation, 74 ,101723

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Cents-Boostra, M.Lichtwarck-Aschoff, A.Denessen, E., Haerens, L. (2018) Identifying motivational profiles among VET students: Differences in self-efficacy, test anxiety and perceived motivating teaching. Journal of Vocational Education & Training, ,1-24

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Haerens, L.Krijgsman, C.Mouratidis, A.Borghouts, L. (2018) How does knowledge about the criteria for an upcoming test relate to adolescents’ situational motivation in physical education? A self-determination theory approach. European Physical Education Review, 20(10) ,1-19

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Ruiz-Alfonso, Z., León, J. (2017) Passion for math: Relationships between teacher emphasis on the usefulness of class contents, motivation, and grade. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 51 ,284-292

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Bonneville-Roussy, A., Evans, P.Verner-Filion, J., Vallerand, R. J. (2017) Motivation and coping with the stress of assessment: Gender differences in outcomes for university students. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 48 ,28–42

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Borghouts, L.B.Slingerland, M., Haerens, L. (2017) Assessment quality and practices in secondary PE in the Netherlands. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 22(5) ,473-489

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Krijgsman, C., Vansteenkiste, M.van Tartwijk, J.Maes, J. (2017) Performance grading and motivational functioning and fear in physical education: A self-determination theory perspective. Learning and Individual Differences, 55 ,202-211

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Deci, E. L., Ryan, R. M. (2016) In J. Wang, C. W. Liu, & R. M. Ryan (Eds.), Optimizing students’ motivation in the era of testing and pressure: A self-determination theory perspective. (pp. 9-29) Singapore: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-981-287-630-0_2

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Slingerland, M.Borghouts, L.Jans, L.Weeldenburg, G. (2016) Development and optimisation of an in-service teacher training programme on motivational assessment in physical education. European Physical Education Review, 23(1) ,1-19

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Barkoukis, V.Taylor, I.M.Chanal, J., Ntoumanis, N. (2014) The relation between student motivation and student grades in PE: A three-year investigation. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 5 ,406-414

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National Research Council (2011) In M. Hout and S. W. Elliott (Eds.), Incentives and test-based accountability in education. National Academy Press

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Ryan, R. M., Weinstein, N. (2009) Undermining quality teaching and learning: A self-determination theory perspective on high-stakes testing. Theory and Research in Education, 7(2) ,224-233

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Ryan, R. M., Brown, K. W. (2005) Legislating competence: The motivational impact of high stakes testing as an educational reform. In A. E. Elliot & C. Dweck (Eds.), Handbook of competence and motivation. , 1st Edition (pp. 354-374) New York: Guilford Press.

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Deci, E. L., Koestner, R., Ryan, R. M. (2001) Extrinsic rewards and intrinsic motivation in education: Reconsidered once again. Review of Educational Research., 71 ,1-27

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