5 Questions
What motivated the students of Mwiruti High School to work hard in mathematics?
The ascription of mathematics to great careers and success
What is the theoretical framework behind the students' motivation?
Ascription theory of motivation
What is the reward that the students of Mwiruti High School associate with mathematics?
Success in life
Why do the students of Mwiruti High School believe that mathematics is important?
Because it leads to great careers and success
What drives the students of Mwiruti High School to succeed in mathematics?
The expectation of a successful career
Study Notes
Motivation Theories
- The students of Mwiruti High School were motivated to work hard in mathematics because they believed it was linked to achieving great careers and success.
- The motivation theory involved in this scenario is the Ascription theory of motivation.
- Ascription theory of motivation suggests that individuals attribute their success or failure to certain factors, such as their own abilities or external circumstances.
- In this case, the students ascribed their potential success to mastering mathematics.
This quiz assesses understanding of motivation theories in the context of learning, specifically the Ascription theory of motivation. It explores how students' beliefs about success and failure affect their motivation.
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