School engagement and language achievement: A longitudinal study of gender differences across secondary school KU Leuven
The present study investigated (1) gender differences in the longitudinal development of language achievement and school engagement (i.e., effort for language, attitude toward learning tasks, interest in learning tasks, and relationship with teachers) across secondary school (Grades 7–12, ages 12–18) and (2) gender differences in the association between these developmental processes.Data were drawn from the Longitudinal Project in Secondary ...