Approach | Total item | Sub construct | Scales | Sample item |
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Deep approach | 13 | Deep motive | Intrinsic interest | I find that at times studying Principles of Accounting makes me feel really happy and satisfied. |
Commitment to work | I like to do enough work on a topic of Principles of Accounting so that I can fully master its concepts. | |||
Deep strategy | Relating ideas | I try to relate what I have learned in Principles of Accounting to what IÂ have learned in other subjects. | ||
Understanding | When I read a Principles of Accounting textbook, I try to understand its contents. | |||
Surface approach | 12 | Surface motive | Fear of failure | I am discouraged by a poor mark on a test of Principles of Accounting. |
Aim for qualification | I intend to pursue an accounting degree because I feel that I will then be able to get a better job. | |||
Surface strategy | Minimising scope of study | I learn only topics which are included in the examination of Principles of Accounting. | ||
Memorisation | I learn Principles of Accounting by rote, going over and over them until I know them by heart. |