Examining Factors Affecting Science Achievement of Hong Kong in PISA 2006 Using Hierarchical Linear Modeling

摘要: This study uses hierarchical linear modeling to examine the influence of a range factors on science performances Hong Kong students in PISA 2006. has been consistently ranked highly international assessments, such as Programme for International Student Assessment and Trends Mathematics Science Study; therefore, an exploration that affect can give lens how education be improved other countries. The analyses reveal student backgrounds male, at higher grade levels, born mainland (when same grade) are associated with better performance. Among attitudinal factors, enjoyment self-efficacy play important roles scientific achievements. Most parental hand, not having significant impacts achievement after attitudes taken into account, only parents’ val...