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Researchers asked teachers and students two questions:

1. What kind of work do you find totally engaging?
2. What kind of work do you hate to do?

The answer:  SCORE

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  • Success (the need for mastery)
  • Curiosity (the need for understanding)
  • Originality (the need for self-expression)
  • Relationships (the need for involvement with others)

What do students want (and what really motivates them)?