Well-being and mathematics achievement: What is the role of gender, instructional clarity, and parental involvement?

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The aim of the present study was to explore the relationship between satisfaction with life and mathematics achievement among a nationally representative sample of Grade 9 learners in South Africa.

Methods

Using the Trends in Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS 2019) based on a sample of 20,829 learners (females = 11,067 and males = 9,719), and employing structural equation modelling (SEM), we examined the nature of the relationship between satisfaction with life and mathematics achievement, considering the role of gender, parental involvement, and instructional clarity.

Results

Our findings showed that satisfaction with life is positively related to mathematics achievement, but is not moderated by gender. Additionally, instructional clarity contributes

SUBMITTER: Wilson Fadiji A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9893927 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature