Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) Assessment of Professional Knowledge Practice Exam

Which model of classroom reward structure emphasizes personal achievement based on individual performance?

1. Competitive Goal Structures

2. Individual Goal Structures

3. Cooperative Goal Structures

4. Collaborative Goal Structures

The correct answer is: Individual Goal Structures

The model of classroom reward structure that emphasizes personal achievement based on individual performance is the Individual Goal Structure. This approach focuses on students striving to meet their own personal goals, showcasing their progress and accomplishments independently of their peers. In this framework, success is measured by individual performance rather than relative to others' achievements, promoting a sense of personal responsibility and self-efficacy in learners. In contrast, competitive goal structures typically involve students competing against one another, which can foster an environment where success is relative and may create tension. Cooperative goal structures encourage students to work together towards a common goal, sharing rewards based on group success. Collaborative goal structures, while similar to cooperative, tend to focus on the joint effort and contributions of a group rather than individual emphasis. Each of these other structures has its own benefits but do not prioritize personal achievement as distinctly as the individual goal structure does.