The Relationship between Achievement Motivation and Academic Achievement among Learners Preparing for the Middle School Certificate in Algeria (Field Study)

Abstract

This study aims to shed light on the concept of motivation in general, and achievement motivation in particular, and its relationship to academic achievement among pupils preparing for the middle school certificate exam, for the academic year (2021-2022).

250 pupils contributed to the completion of this study, including (125 males) and (125 females), who were randomly selected from two middle schools in the state of Bechar (Algeria).

Data on the aforementioned variables were collected using the (Hermans) achievement motivation scale, in addition to the middle school certificate exam rates, as the results of the study concluded that:

- Achievement motivation is positively related to achievement in the middle school certificate exam.

- There are statistically significant differences in achievement motivation between successful and failed pupils in the middle school certificate exam.

Finally, we concluded the study by addressing the most important methods used by the teacher to arouse motivation in the learner.