Annotated Bibliography for Inquiry Project

Baker, J., & Jones, R. (2023). The impact of self-efficacy on mathematics achievement. Journal of Educational Psychology Research.

- I chose this article because it explores how self-efficacy influences math achievement, which ties perfectly to the psychological and motivational aspects I want to highlight in my review.

Assefa, A., & Sintayehu, M. (2024). Effects of Mathematics Tutoring on Students' Achievement and Self-Efficacy. American Journal of Educational Research, 12(3), 88–97. 

-This study examines the dual impact of tutoring on math performance and self-efficacy, and ties beautifully with the theme in the first article. It also helps understand how math extracurricular activities influence both skill development and confidence in high school students.

Barrow, L., & Guryan, J. (2023). National study finds school high-dosage tutoring can reverse pandemic-era learning loss. University of Chicago News. 

- This news article shows how well-structured tutoring programs offered in a school setting can bridge learning gaps and boost students’ confidence, further supporting the points in the first  two articles.

Loewenberg Ball, D., & Bass, H. (2011). Helping Students Develop a Growth Mindset in Math. Education Research and Perspectives, 38(1), 89-104. 

- This piece connects math teaching practices to fostering a growth mindset.  As we learned in EDCP 441 Math assessment, grit and growth mindset are essential parts of boosting self-efficacy.

Rowe, K. J. (2015). Impact of Out-of-School Math Programs on Academic Growth. Educational Policy Analysis, 42(3), 223-242. 

- This article highlights how extracurricular math programs contribute to academic progress and student confidence.

Spörer, N., & Brunstein, J. C. (2024). High-dosage math tutoring and collaborative learning: Effective strategies to build self-efficacy. ZDM – Mathematics Education. 

- This article combines research on tutoring and collaborative learning, showing how these approaches can strengthen both math skills and self-efficacy.

Smith, A., & Garcia, P. (2022). Rethinking Math Clubs: Equity and Self-Confidence in Secondary Schools. Journal of Educational Development, 57(4), 345-356. 

-This article explores how math clubs affect students' self-confidence, both positively and negatively, which leads to my analysis of the potential negative impacts of extracurricular activities.

Wang, Z., & Eccles, J. S. (2022). Examining motivational beliefs and achievement in math extracurricular activities. Frontiers in Psychology, 13. 

- This study links participation in math extracurriculars to increased motivation and performance, providing a psychological perspective.