A meta‐analysis of the relationship between science achievement and science attitude: Kindergarten through college

Abstract A meta‐analysis of research results for correlation between science achievement and attitude was conducted. Forty‐three studies were utilized and 15 variables were coded for each correlation found in each study, yielding 280 coefficients. Overall relationship is moderate (0.16), with differences between elementary, junior high, senior high, and college subjects. Causal ordering results support achievement causing attitude in grades three to eight and mixed results thereafter. Sex differences exist through high school. Other effects are mixed across grade level.