An investigation concerning the relationship between school connectedness, academic motivation and academic achievement among high school students of Isfahan

The aim of this research was to study the relationship between school connectedness with academic achievement and academic motivation among high school students of Isfahan. Research sample was including 423 high school students and selected based on multi-stage cluster sampling method. School connectedness was measured by Bety and Bery's school Connectedness Questionnaire (2005). Validity of this questionnaire was established by professionals. Cronbach's Alpha 92% showed us that this questionnaire is reliable. Hermnes's questionnaire (29 Items form) was used for academic achievement motivation assessment. Validity of this questionnaire was established by professionals too and its reliability was 82% based on Cronbach Alpha. Student's academic achievement was measured by their average s of high school scores. data analyzed by Pearson Correlation Coefficient and multiple Regression. Based on obtained results, we found that correlation between school connectedness and academic motivation of high school students are positive and high. Also regression analyzed results showed that relatedness of self with school, Educational engagement and of fairness and respect at school are powerful factors to predict academic motivation. In Isfahan,s high schools, Educational engagement, Relatedness of self with school and teacher support are main factors to predict the academic achievement.