RESEARCH
WRITING
The effect of early tracking on students’ self-image and
motivation
Naam:
Studentnummer:
Module: Research Writing
Docent:
Datum: 11-01-2023
Hogeschool van Amsterdam
Faculteit Onderwijs en Opvoeding
Bachelor Leraar Engels Tweedegraads, Deeltijd
,Contents
1. Abstract 2
2. Results 2-4
3. Analysis 5
4. Limitations 6
5. Conclusions and reccommendations 6
Reference List 7
Reflection on group-work 8
Appendix: Research data linked 9
1
, Abstract
This study aimed to investigate how the influence of early tracking, as done in the
Netherlands, affects students' self-confidence and motivation to raise their academic level
through further learning. For this study, we prepared a questionnaire that we distributed to
students in our classes at our placement schools. To broaden the scope, we also collected
data from students at a non-placement school. XYX measured first-year pre-secondary
vocational education students in Hoorn. ZYZ measured first-year secondary vocational
education students in Amsterdam, and I measured second- and third-year pre-secondary
vocational education students in Alkmaar. I also collected data from fourth-year higher
general secondary education and sixth-year pre-university education students in Alkmaar. A
total of 88 students answered the questionnaire.
Students who received a different primary school recommendation than their current level
showed an increase in the percentage on low self-esteem of almost double. It is therefore
recommended to start tracking at a later age, preferably during secondary education, to
avoid wrong advice and consequently lower self-esteem.
Results
Self-image all respondents
Positive Not positive
Figure 1
27%
73%
This figure shows the
percentages of self-
image of all 88
respondents. No breakdown was made in level, age and correct or different primary school
advice.
Primary school advice
Same level Lower level Higher level
18%
Figure 2
18%
64%
This figure shows the
level distribution of all
respondents relative to
their original primary school advice. Approximately two-thirds of all students attend
education at their advised level. Over a third of all students have received a different primary
school advice than their current level.
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WRITING
The effect of early tracking on students’ self-image and
motivation
Naam:
Studentnummer:
Module: Research Writing
Docent:
Datum: 11-01-2023
Hogeschool van Amsterdam
Faculteit Onderwijs en Opvoeding
Bachelor Leraar Engels Tweedegraads, Deeltijd
,Contents
1. Abstract 2
2. Results 2-4
3. Analysis 5
4. Limitations 6
5. Conclusions and reccommendations 6
Reference List 7
Reflection on group-work 8
Appendix: Research data linked 9
1
, Abstract
This study aimed to investigate how the influence of early tracking, as done in the
Netherlands, affects students' self-confidence and motivation to raise their academic level
through further learning. For this study, we prepared a questionnaire that we distributed to
students in our classes at our placement schools. To broaden the scope, we also collected
data from students at a non-placement school. XYX measured first-year pre-secondary
vocational education students in Hoorn. ZYZ measured first-year secondary vocational
education students in Amsterdam, and I measured second- and third-year pre-secondary
vocational education students in Alkmaar. I also collected data from fourth-year higher
general secondary education and sixth-year pre-university education students in Alkmaar. A
total of 88 students answered the questionnaire.
Students who received a different primary school recommendation than their current level
showed an increase in the percentage on low self-esteem of almost double. It is therefore
recommended to start tracking at a later age, preferably during secondary education, to
avoid wrong advice and consequently lower self-esteem.
Results
Self-image all respondents
Positive Not positive
Figure 1
27%
73%
This figure shows the
percentages of self-
image of all 88
respondents. No breakdown was made in level, age and correct or different primary school
advice.
Primary school advice
Same level Lower level Higher level
18%
Figure 2
18%
64%
This figure shows the
level distribution of all
respondents relative to
their original primary school advice. Approximately two-thirds of all students attend
education at their advised level. Over a third of all students have received a different primary
school advice than their current level.
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