This aspect is in the main category: Dispositions
| CENF Level | Descriptors |
| Concept | Numerate behavior | Example | Tools |
| Z2 | Higher levels of motivation. Mostly intrinsic motivation. The motivation comes from a force inside to do better. | Uses math and calculations with little to no effort. Shows the steps they make within calculations. Tries to turn in excellent work. | “This is going to be so useful later in life!” “Can you teach me another way to do this?” “I really want to get a good grade!” | IMI-questionnaire SRQ-A DMQ |
| Z1 |
| Y2 | Moderate level of motivation. Mostly extrinsic motivation. The motivation comes from an outside force, like parents, school, friends. | Doesn’t like using math, but will do so in order to please other people. Uses math due to an outside force. | “I’m doing this, because if I don’t I’ll get a bad grade.” “My family will be so happy if I get a good grade on the test.” | IMI-questionnaire SRQ-A DMQ |
| Y1 |
| X2 | Little to no motivation. There is little concern for the consequences of failing. | Doesn’t like using math, and tries not to. Has little to no motivation, probably won’t do the work. | “I don’t want to do this, I don’t see the point.” “I hated math! And I hated school.” | IMI-questionnaire SRQ-A DMQ |
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