Table 1 Means, standard deviations, and internal consistencies of the test-taking motivation subscales

Domain-specific

Self-concept in mathematics

3

I’ve always been good at math.

2.48

0.94

0.89

Situation-specific

Invested effort

3

How much effort you’ve given during the test?

2.89

0.58

0.83

Test attractiveness

3

How much fun did you have during the test?

2.56

0.62

0.82

Usefulness of the test

1

How useful do you find these kinds of tests?

2.84

0.83

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Emotional state

4

I’m in a good mood.

2.87

0.67

0.81

Worry

3

I have doubted my abilities.

2.06

0.69

0.73

Distraction

2

My thoughts wandered from the tasks.

2.06

0.83

0.75