The role of gender in the effects of achievement goals and self-regulation strategies on math achievement

To explore any gender differences in math achievement, while looking at achievement goals and self-regulation strategies, a sample of 435 high school freshman was selected through cluster random sampling method. Two questionnaires were used to collect data on achievement goals and self-regulation strategies. Math achievement was measured using the math final test. Analysis of the data yielded a difference between boys and girls in achievement goals; with boys leaning more towards performance goals while girls preferring mastery goals. Mastery avoidance goals are effective only in the case of boys. Motivational strategie's effect on math achievement was also significant.