CLEP Introductory Psychology

Unlike other motivation theories, goal orientation theory examines why students engage in academic work, not how students view themselves or their abilities. Goals help the student direct his behavior to achieving his goal. The goals of the student may be to develop and master knowledge and skills (learning orientation) or to demonstrate competence or expertise (performance orientation), or it may be a combination of the two.

Formative assessments helps teachers measure student learning throughout the study of a unit or chapter. Information obtained from formative assessments can be used to help guide student learning and can help the teacher better plan lessons.