The effect of training studying techniques (planning and time management, concentration and memory) on academic achievement and achievement motivation among Iranian students in Tajikistan

The present research aims to examine the effect of training studying techniques including planning and time management, concentration and memory on academic achievement and achievement motivation among Iranian students living in Tajikistan. To this end, using experimental method and multi-group pre-test and post-test design, 60 students were put into three groups (2 experimental groups and 1 control group). Hermans achievement motivation questionnaire was filled by the participants in the three groups and their Grade Point Average for previous year was recorded, and the participants in experimental groups were trained for 10 sessions. After the intervention, Hermans achievement motivation questionnaire was filled by the participants and their new Grade Point Average was recorded. Ultimately, the data were analyzed via Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA). The results of statistical analysis indicated that training techniques of planning and time management did not affect studentsacademic achievement, yet they affected achievement motivation. Furthermore, training techniques of concentration and memory affected achievement motivation and academic achievement.