Three of the Following Teachers Are Likely to Enhance Students

question 34

Multiple Choice

Three of the following teachers are likely to enhance students' intrinsic motivation to do well in the classroom. Which one is unlikely to do so?

• A) Ms. Acton's enthusiasm about science is evident in everything she does in class.
• B) Ms. Barton asks students to imagine how scary it must have been to sail across an uncharted ocean with Columbus in 1492.
• C) Ms. Canton reminds students that good grades are important for getting a college scholarship.
• D) Ms. Dayton tells students, "This class has produced the most creative art projects I've seen in a long time. You should be very proud of yourselves."

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