Title

Experimental Study of Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Student Motivation Using Test Instructions as Independent Variables and Test Scores as Dependent Variables

Date of Award

2011

Document Type

Research Project

Degree Name

Master of Education (MEd)

Department

Educational Leadership

Abstract

The purpose of this experimental study of 57 high school juniors and seniors was to measure the value of specific types of intrinsic and extrinsic motivational prompts on a standardized test. In spite of limitations, the research indicated that the relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation is complex and worthy of further study.

Comments

Affiliation: Maine Regional School Unit 10

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