Date of Award
2016
Document Type
Research Project
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Educational Leadership
Abstract
This study investigated the use of student-led goal setting, and the use of student-choice with assessments, in a 4th grade mathematics classroom. Specifically, this study analyzed how the goal setting and assessment choice of students impacted their intrinsic motivation with regard to learning mathematics skills. The research was conducted using a mixed methods approach. Results found that these implemented strategies increased student intrinsic motivation in regards to meeting their goals and their ability to prove mastery of math standards. Recommendations for classroom teachers included providing guidance for students in goal setting and increase student autonomy in the classroom.
Recommended Citation
Loud, Alison Attura, "Supporting the Intrinsically Motivated Learner" (2016). M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Research Projects. 36.
https://scholarworks.umf.maine.edu/ed_leadership_projects/36
Comments
Affiliation: Rangeley Lakes Regional School, RSU 78