Question

instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
which of the following statements about motivation is best supported by the selection from the point essay below (paragraph 10)?
the philosophy of lehman alternative community school in ithaca, new york, is to encourage \students to use freedom responsibly, and to make
educational choices appropriate to their individual levels of development.\ lacs long ago got rid of gold stars, stickers, and even most grades in
favor of intrinsic motivation. at an all school meeting every week, students make decisions on issues facing the school. they make choices about
their courses of study and reflect on their learning and achievement. they complete community projects and take trips outside the classroom.
a. choice and intellectual freedom inspire a sense of investment in learning.
b. students are only motivated if they get to do whatever they want.
c. community projects help students see how lucky they are which fosters their motivation to do well in school.
d. students will be motivated to learn if they dont have to worry about grades.

Explanation:

The selection emphasizes students making decisions on school - related issues (like community projects and trips), which aligns with the idea in option A about choice and intellectual freedom inspiring investment in learning. Options B, C, and D have elements not supported (e.g., "only motivated" in B, "lucky" in C, "don't worry about grades" in D) by the text about students making choices for their education.

Answer:

A. Choice and intellectual freedom inspire a sense of investment in learning.