Anxiety in Science Classrooms: Its Measurement and Relationship to Classroom Environment.

Fraser, Barry J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ288678

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Publication Date: 1983

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Anxiety in Science Classrooms: Its Measurement and Relationship to Classroom Environment.

Fraser, Barry J.; And Others

Research in Science and Technological Education, v1 n2 p201-08 1983

Determined reliability/usefulness of a simple anxiety measure administered to 2,068 grade eight and nine students. Also found relationships between anxiety and such classroom characteristics as participation, teacher support, and competition. Suggests use of the measure in guiding teachers to change classrooms to reduce student anxiety. (JN)

Descriptors: Anxiety, Classroom Environment, Competition, Grade 8, Grade 9, Measures (Individuals), Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Student Participation, Teacher Behavior

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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