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What motivated the students of Mwiruti High School to work hard in mathematics?
What motivated the students of Mwiruti High School to work hard in mathematics?
- The ascription of mathematics to great careers and success (correct)
- The promise of good grades
- The desire to get into a good university
- The fear of punishment from teachers
What is the theoretical framework behind the students' motivation?
What is the theoretical framework behind the students' motivation?
- Self-determination theory of motivation
- Ascription theory of motivation (correct)
- Attribution theory of motivation
- Expectancy theory of motivation
What is the reward that the students of Mwiruti High School associate with mathematics?
What is the reward that the students of Mwiruti High School associate with mathematics?
- Fun and enjoyment
- Praise from teachers
- Success in life (correct)
- Good grades
Why do the students of Mwiruti High School believe that mathematics is important?
Why do the students of Mwiruti High School believe that mathematics is important?
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What drives the students of Mwiruti High School to succeed in mathematics?
What drives the students of Mwiruti High School to succeed in mathematics?
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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.
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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.
