Tip 36

Motivation Buttons and How to Press Them

Help students identify the conditions and cues that increase their motivation for difficult work.

Finding your strideStudent relationships · Assessment6-minute read

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Ask students to name one time they persisted. Identify the cue, condition, person, purpose, or choice that helped and build one into the next task.

Use this with a mentor or team

What helps this student begin, persist, and recover when the work becomes difficult?

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