Attempting to predict success in the qualifying round of the International Chemistry Olympiad
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Publication data
| By | Detlef Urhahne, Lok Hang Ho, Ilka Parchmann, Sabine Nick |
| Original language | English |
| Published in | High Ability Studies, 23(2) |
| Pages | 167-182 |
| Editor (Publisher) | Taylor and Francis Ltd. |
| ISSN | 1359-8139, 1469-834X |
| DOI/Link | https://doi.org/10.1080/13598139.2012.738324 |
| Publication status | Published – 2012 |
The aim of this study was trying to predict success in the qualifying round for the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) on the basis of the expectancy-value model of achievement motivation by Eccles et al. (1983). The investigation with 52 participants, including 14 females, was conducted during the third of four qualifying rounds of the IChO in Germany. Male and female Olympians showed large differences in parental support, motivation and emotion as well as test performance. The model of Eccles et al. was well suited for predicting test performance in the competition. The strongest predictor was found to be participation in a previous IChO. The implications for reducing gender differences and promoting scientifically talented students are discussed.
