Which of the following teachers is using strategies that encourage student motivation?
a. In Mrs. Blalock's class, students work on the easy problems in the math chapters and skip the hard problems.
b. At Ms. Thomas's centers, students use measuring cups and measuring spoons to learn about volume.
c. Mr. Copeland uses spontaneity and humor in an uninhibiting environment. His students talk freely rather than raising their hands in a structured manner.
d. Mr. Franks helps students master facts by using rote memory to prepare for standardized tests.
Question 2
Students' motivation to learn in a given situation boils down to their answers to all of the following questions EXCEPT:
a. Can I succeed at this task?
b. Do I want to succeed?
c. What do I need to do to succeed?
d. Does the teacher want me to succeed?
