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.
Answer choices for the above question

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 don’t have to worry about grades.