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Why Grades Engender Performance-Avoidance Goals: The Mediating Role of Autonomous MotivationPulfrey & Buchs
2011
Multiple experiments reveal that students when pressured with a grade are less likely to be motivated and/or would be more likely to perform as best as possible.
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Eric M Schildge
Eric is an English/Drama teacher at Sparhawk School in Amesbury, MA. He collaborates with artists, writers, actors, journalists, and other professionals to bring learning to life for students.
