Motivation Part 1

Which is the best example of a highly motivated student?

• Julia does some of her homework as soon as she gets home from school and finishes it before going to bed.

• Frank has a snack when he gets home from school and then works on his homework until it is done.

• Holly gets to her homework after dinner and finishes it in the morning before she leaves for school.

• Samuel does his homework as soon as he gets home from school while watching television.

Which scenario is the best example of intrinsic motivation?

• Sarah's mother has promised to buy her a new outfit if she gets an A on her science exam.

• Nico knows that when he finishes his homework he can play basketball with his friends.

• Miriam works hard on her French homework because her ancestors were from France.

• Felix is spending extra time on his presentation because he will get extra credit for adding visuals.

Keisha is excited about trying out for the school musical because she has been taking singing lessons since first grade. Which factor is the best explanation for Keisha's intrinsic motivation?

• a desire for stardom

• her desire to impress her friends

• a desire to use her singing ability

• her knowledge of musicals

For long term success, what type(s) of motivation is necessary?

• intrinsic

• extrinsic

• mostly extrinsic

• intrinsic and extrinsic

Daniel's father worries that his son is not a motivated student, especially after observing his study habits for a week. Which behavior most likely caused Daniel's father to worry?

• Daniel started his homework immediately after he got home from school.

• Daniel delayed his free time until his homework was completed.

• Daniel breezed quickly through his homework without correcting his mistakes.

• Daniel kept revising his English composition until he was satisfied with it.

Which signs would a social studies teacher look for to identify an unmotivated student? Check all that apply.

• The student does the minimum to get by.

• The student stays focused for long periods of time.

• The student often gets low grades on tests.

• The student claims to not like social studies.

• The student puts in an immense amount of effort.

_____________is the drive to do things to accomplish a goal.

Which factor influencing motivation would be most helpful to excel in sports?

• interest level

• ability

• reward

• prior knowledge

Which explains extrinsic motivation?

• motivation in which there is a reward

• motivation that is personally satisfying

• motivation that is personally meaningful

• motivation in which the subject is interesting

Alicia created this list: set goals, establish a reward system, maintain a positive outlook, avoid burnout. What is the best explanation of the purpose of Alicia’s list?

• strategies she could use to decrease extrinsic motivation

• strategies she could use to decrease intrinsic motivation

• strategies she could use to maintain or increase intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

• strategies she must use to make a difference in her intrinsic and extrinsic motivation