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Drive and Mindset
The Motivation Compass
Answers the teacher's most important question: why does this student not care? The reasons differ and so do the remedies.
28 items
9 minutes
7 dimensions
Intermediate and above
What it measures
Distinguishes four completely different reasons for weak interest: low confidence, absent value, dependence on reward, or no motivation at all.
How to read the result
Array
Before administering
Tell the students which subject they are answering about before they begin.
Its limits
Motivation is tied to context: it may be high in one subject and low in another. Run the scale tied to your own subject.
Its dimensions
- Intrinsic MotivationWhen high: They study the subject because they enjoy it.
- Extrinsic MotivationWhen high: They study mainly for the mark or for their parents' approval.
- Mastery OrientationWhen high: Their aim is mastery and deep understanding.
- Performance OrientationWhen high: They care about appearing outstanding and about avoiding appearing weak.
- Task ValueWhen high: They see value in the subject and a link to their future.
- Self-EfficacyWhen high: They trust their ability to succeed in the subject.
- AmotivationWhen high: They see no meaning in being in the lesson.
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