Three of the following may partly explain why many youngsters have less intrinsic motivation to master school subject matter as they get older. Which one is not a likely explanation?
a. They find classroom tasks repetitive and boring.
b. As assignments get more challenging, their self-efficacy may decrease.
c. The heavy focus on getting good grades undermines their sense of self-determination.
d. By its very nature, advanced academic subject matter evokes little or no situational interest.
D
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To help students comprehend content materials, teachers can use
a. the K-W-L procedure. c. concept guides. b. vocabulary activities. d. all of the above.
The 2010 Common Core State Standards
a. describe the mathematical content and practices that should be developed in all students. b. were developed to help students in the United States compete in the global economy. c. have been adopted by most, but not all, states. d. All of the above are correct.
The ______ stance toward education leads students to think like specialists in the field, enjoying habits of mind and the structure of the discipline
A) Personal B) Rational C) Social D) Technical
Symptoms of ____________________ may include a change in appetite or weight, sleep disturbances, psychomotor problems, loss of interest in usual activities, loss of energy, feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt, complaints of difficulty to concentrate, and thoughts of death or suicide
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).