PSYC FPX 3770 Assessment 2 Motivation and Performance in Education: How to Write It

This manual is for PSYC FPX 3770 Assessment 2, start to submission. Motivation and Performance in Education asks you to address a motivation problem in an educational setting, such as student procrastination: define the problem, propose a solution, explain the motivation theories and research behind it, and show how teachers or other professionals could apply it, often as a presentation. The grade turns on a theory-based solution professionals could use. Theory and research that justify specific actions score above general encouragement. Below is the method our tutors use, a structure that maps to the criteria, and an annotated sample excerpt. Prefer to hand it off? A premium original sample for this exact assessment comes back in 24 to 48 hours, revised free until it meets the guide. Capella's catalog lists the course as PSYC-FPX3770, and some courserooms print PSYC3770; both point to this same Assessment 2. In current courserooms this assessment typically appears as "Motivation and Performance in Education".

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PSYC FPX 3770 Assessment 2 grading scale at Capella FlexPath, the criterion levels this assessment is scored on, from Capella Tutors
How Capella FlexPath grades PSYC FPX 3770 Assessment 2, visualized by Capella Tutors.

How PSYC FPX 3770 Assessment 2 is scored

FlexPath does not use letter grades. Each criterion in the scoring guide lands on one of four levels, and the level descriptions are the real writing brief:

LevelWhat it means on a education motivation presentation
DistinguishedThe education motivation presentation is specific to the organization or case, applies course concepts accurately with credible sources, and ends in justified conclusions or recommendations.
ProficientThe education motivation presentation is accurate, but the application or recommendations are general.
BasicThe education motivation presentation describes concepts with little application.
Non-performanceA required part of the education motivation presentation is missing.

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The PSYC FPX 3770 Assessment 2 method, step by step

  1. Define the problem

    With evidence of its effects.

  2. Propose the solution

    Specific and practical.

  3. Explain the theories

    Self-determination, expectancy-value, goal theory.

  4. Present the research

    Studies supporting the solution.

  5. Show application

    What teachers would do.

  6. Summarize

    Key points and references.

A structure that maps to the criteria

Slide counts vary by version; the note lengths are planning targets our tutors use.

SectionWhat the slide and notes must doGuide
The problemDefinition.1 slide, ~100 words of notes
The solutionProposal.1 slide, ~100 words
Theories and researchSupport.2 to 3 slides, ~250 words
Application by professionals and conclusionThen references.2 slides, ~150 words

Annotated sample excerpt

An original model excerpt from our team, written to show the register that reaches the top of the guide. Learn the moves, then write your own version.

Sample excerpt: speaker notes, theory Original model by Capella Tutors

Self-determination theory suggests students work harder when they feel some choice, competence and connection, and procrastination often reflects tasks that offer none of the three.1 Giving students a choice between two assignment formats, breaking projects into checkpoints that build competence, and pairing them with peers addresses all three needs.2 Classroom studies of autonomy-supportive teaching link these practices to greater engagement and fewer late submissions.3

  • 1Explains the problem through a theory.
  • 2Derives practical actions.
  • 3Supports them with research.

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The five mistakes that cost Distinguished

  • Definitions without application. Apply each concept to the organization or case.
  • No sources. Cite credible business sources.
  • Vague recommendations. Make them specific and justified.
  • Encouragement without theory. Base the solution on research.

Pre-submission checklist

  • Problem defined
  • Solution proposed
  • Theories explained
  • Research presented
  • Application
  • Summary and references

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