Mason, Magnel2008-12-162008-12-162008-12-16https://hdl.handle.net/2139/2842enPlease contact the West Indiana Division at the University of the West Indies,St.Augustine in order to view the full thesis. Contact: wimail@sta.uwi.eduAchievement motivation in childrenAcademic achievementSelf-esteem in childrenChildren -- BarbadosStudents -- Barbados -- AttitudesHigh school placement testSelf-concept, attitude to school, achievement motivation and performance on the Barbados secondary schools entrance examinationThesis