New research suggests that motivation isn’t built on grades but on whether grades match students’ expectations, so showing them evidence of their learning is key.

The Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire was used to examine student motivation and learning strategies. A Wilcoxon nonparametric test determined that constructivist teaching practices were ...

The EdWeek Research Center surveyed teachers and teenagers to learn more about student motivation. This report highlights key findings.

The purpose of this study is to understand predictors of different learning outcomes among various student background characteristics, types of learning motivation and engagement behaviors. 178 junior ...

These strategies can range from short, low-stakes exercises to full-class projects and discussions. When thoughtfully integrated, active learning not only improves retention, it builds classroom ...

Five educators discuss how to maximize engagement, including the importance of understanding student motivation in and out of the classroom.

Key points Approaching learning from a place of “I’ll keep trying” impacts outlook and motivation. Based on the 360 thinking model, students begin a project or assignment by visualizing what ...

Modern education is full of beautiful illusions. We tell ourselves that if students just believe in their ability to grow, they will improve. That if they only want success badly enough, they will ...

Would you like scientific data assessing your child's school motivation, learning strategies, anxiety, anger, self-concept, suicide potential, SLD, etc?

Staying Academically Motivated Staying Academically Motivated It's inevitable: Sometimes you just aren't going to feel like doing your work. It may be that a break will do the trick, but if that's not ...