Motivation for academic achievement among fourth year middle school students A comparative study between boys and girls

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the level of academic achievement Motivation among fourth year middle school students as well as the difference between male and female students with regard to academic achievement motivation and cognitive achievement. The was conducted using a sample of 100 students (50 boys and 50 girls) from two middle Schools located in a suburban School district of Algiers. A comparative descriptive approach was used along with a scale of academic achievement for al-mochrifi (2012) the results of the study showed that fourth year middle school students have a high level of academic achievement, however no significant differences were found in achievement.