To study the significant difference between the achievement motivation of secondary school students in relation to their gender.

Abstract

The term motivation is derived from latin word ‘Movere’ or the 'Motunr, w'hich means to move, motor and motion. It is the move towards set goals; therefore, motivation is a force, which energizes the behavior of learners. Motivation has come to be regarded as one of the major domains of psychology and education. Motivation drive and directs behavior, Achievement-Motivation govern behavior relevant to Ach and learning. Achievement-Motivation is a type of motivation that is personal in nature. The basis of Achievement-Motivation is achievement motive i.e. motive to achieve. Those who engage themselves in a task on account of achievement motive are said to w'ork, under the spirit of Achievement-Motivation. Achievement motivation has been referred to as the need for achievement and abbreviated as (n-ach)