What is the best advice for a teacher to follow regarding rewarding students for completing tasks? a. The more you reward students, the harder they work. b. Give rewards sparingly because interesting tasks do not need extrinsic rewards. c. Give rewards frequently because children’s sense of worth is contingent on receiving them. d. Avoid using any rewards because students should not be bribed.

Why should teachers refrain from making students compete for limited rewards? a. Grading on a curve rewards only the highest achieving students. b. Intrinsic motivation declines in an effort to protect one’s sense of worth. c. Intrinsic motivation increases to meet healthy competitive challenges. d. Limiting rewards encourages students to develop realistic expectations.

How should teachers boost interest in a lesson or assignment? a. Use topical questions related to the discussion. b. Ask a student, “Are you paying attention?” c. Make the assignment as easy as possible. d. Answer student questions with a wisecrack.

teacher might use special forms of reinforcement to: a. motivate students to persevere. b. provide consistent rewards. c. set high standards. d. offer a single delayed reward.

Why should you reward yourself for your accomplishments?A.Nothing is worth doing unless there's a reward at the end.B.To keep yourself motivated and take good care of yourself.C.Without rewards, you'll probably forget why you set your goals.D.All of the above.

How can teachers boost their motivation?Choose only ONE best answer.ABy setting vague, unattainable goalsBBy avoiding professional developmentCBy setting clear, attainable goalsDBy focusing only on negative feedback