Table 1 Descriptive statistics and internal consistencies for spring of sixth grade and fall of seventh grade
Construct | No. of items | Cronbach’s α | Mean | Standard deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Predictor variable (spring of 6th grade) | ||||
Overall motivational experiences in the garden | 31 | .94 | 3.80 | .76 |
Competence, autonomy, and relatedness | – | – | 3.56 | .84 |
Garden engagement | – | – | 3.90 | .80 |
Garden re-engagement (T-R) | – | – | 3.94 | 1.16 |
Outcome variables (spring of 6th grade) | ||||
Engagement in science class | 12 | .92 | 3.81 | .92 |
Science learning | 7 | .92 | 3.83 | 1.03 |
Science grades | – | – | 3.07 | .94 |
Science identity | 9 | .92 | 3.20 | 1.03 |
Outcome variables (fall of 7th grade) | ||||
Engagement in science class | 12 | .91 | 3.82 | .82 |
Science learning | 7 | .90 | 3.80 | 1.00 |
Science grades | – | – | 3.37 | .99 |
Science identity | 9 | .90 | 3.40 | .89 |