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Teacher motivation most strongly predicted student achievement

A teacher in a red shirt stands at a blackboard pointing to a diagram while a group of secondary school students in colorful clothing (pink, yellow, blue, cyan) sit facing the board in an engaged classroom setting.
Research area:Social SciencesEducationTeacher Education and Leadership Studies

What the study found

Teacher motivation was the strongest predictor of student achievement in the schools studied, followed by school leadership, parental involvement, and instructional resources.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors conclude that improving teacher motivation, shared leadership, assessment alignment, and parental involvement may help support student success, especially in schools with limited resources.

What the researchers tested

The study used a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design. Quantitative data from 245 students and teachers were analyzed with descriptive statistics, multiple regression, and one-way ANOVA, and interviews plus school documents were used to add context.

What worked and what didn't

Teacher motivation showed the largest association with achievement (β = 0.42), followed by school leadership (β = 0.33), parental involvement (β = 0.27), and instructional resources (β = 0.18). ANOVA showed significant differences in achievement between schools with strong and weak leadership practices, and the qualitative findings supported these patterns. The abstract also reports a mismatch between classroom assessments and national matriculation exams and says weak leadership was linked to inconsistent instruction.

What to keep in mind

The available abstract does not give detailed limitations. The findings are presented for Ethiopian secondary schools in Hawassa City Administration, so the scope described in the abstract is specific to that setting.

Key points

  • Teacher motivation was the strongest predictor of student achievement.
  • School leadership, parental involvement, and instructional resources also showed positive associations with achievement.
  • Schools with strong and weak leadership practices differed significantly in achievement.
  • Qualitative findings supported the quantitative results and linked weak leadership to inconsistent instruction.
  • The abstract notes a mismatch between classroom assessments and national matriculation exams.

Disclosure

Research title:
Teacher motivation most strongly predicted student achievement
Authors:
Dawit Legesse Edamo
Institutions:
Hawassa University
Publication date:
2026-03-10
DOI:
10.1007/s44217-026-01217-2
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