In this study we aim at identifying the relation between the use of learning strategies and adolescents' motivational profiles to carry out math homework. Participants were 513 seventh and eighth grades students from public schools. Data were collected through 34 items Lykert-type scale. Cluster analysis revealed four distinct motivational profiles that combined different scores in amotivation and autonomous and controlled motivation. Results indicated that students of the profile characterized by high scores in both autonomous and controlled motivation and low in amotivation reported higher use of metacognitive strategies. An inverse outcome appeared in the profile with high scores in amotivation and low in both motivational types. Gender differences were found as well. Results were discussed in light of self-determination theory and educational implications were drawn.
Self determination; motivational types; mathematics
