One of the responsibilities of this blog is to troll for interesting or useful research articles about student motivation. This morning, I found one while trolling on the American Educational Research ...

The authors examined how different reading and language arts assignments influenced 3rd-grade students' motivational goals, strategy use, and achievement affect, that is, anxiety and self-concept.

A student talks with a consultant at an exhibition in Beijing on April 2 to learn about studying abroad. CHINA DAILY College ranking a key factor for students, while safety concerns parents the most ...

While many factors contribute to a student’s capacity for accomplishment, naturally motivated students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to succeed, according to a new study.

Motivation is affected by oxidative stress in the brain, a study shows. The findings also suggest motivation can be improved through nutritional interventions. In life, motivation can be the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover education as a sector and as the bedrock of all sectors. It’s unsurprising that many students are perceived as unmotivated ...

A hot new research study out of Germany finds that, when it comes to student growth in mathematics, motivation and effective study skills are more important than sheer intelligence. The study, ...