The Effect of Study Skills Training of Planning and Time Management, Concentration and Memory on Academic Achievement and Achievement Motivation among Iranian Elementary 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 in Tajikistan. To this end, using experimental approach and multi-group pre-test and post-test design, 60 students were considered in three groups (2 experimental groups and 1 control group). Hermans achievement motivation questionnaire was filled by the students in three groups and their Grade Point Average for the previous year was recorded, and the participants in experimental groups were trained during 10 sessions. After the intervention, Hermans achievement motivation questionnaire was filled by the participants and their new Grade Point Average was recorded. Finally, the data were analyzed via Multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA). The results of analyses indicated that training techniques of planning and time management do not affect students'academic achievement, yet they affect achievement motivation. Furthermore, training techniques of concentration and memory affect achievement motivation and academic achievement.