​ (a)   of students said they would feel more motivated if they could do assignments on topics that interest them if they were relevant to what is being taught in class.

​ ​ (a)   is the instructional strategy where students identify how what they are learning can be relevant to their own lives and goals.

According to an EdWeek Research Center survey, ​ (a)   of educators believed hands-on opportunities is the most effective strategy for boosting student motivation.

​ (a)   of middle and high school students state that they are currently motivated to do their best work whereas ​ (b)   of teachers said their students were motivated to work hard.