Linda Approaches You Before Class and Expresses Her Frustration About

question 5

Essay

Linda approaches you before class and expresses her frustration about having done so poorly on yesterday's exam. "I studied for hours and hours," she tells you. "I guess I'm just not a very good test-taker." You know that your test was a good measure of what you taught your students. You also know that students seldom do poorly on your tests simply because they are poor test takers. Considering the textbook's discussion of study strategies, what other possible explanation might you give Linda as to why she thought she knew the material well yet earned a low test score. And with your explanation in mind, describe two strategies you might teach Linda to help her improve her performance next time.

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Definitions:

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation to engage in an activity due to external rewards or pressures, rather than for the activity itself.

Harmonious Family

A family unit characterized by consistent mutual support, understanding, and minimal conflict, leading to a peaceful and cohesive atmosphere.

Social Promotion

The practice of promoting a student to the next grade level regardless of their academic performance, typically to keep them with their age group.

Academic Standards

Benchmarks of learning and achievement that define the knowledge and skills students are expected to acquire at specific stages of education.