alleryGiven freedom to self-direct, what did Parkhurst's pupils show?
AMuch higher motivation
BA sharp fall in attendance
CMuch poorer handwriting
DA growing need for teachers
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Much higher motivation
1. Parkhurst tried the idea in a small school in 1904.
2. Given freedom, pupils had greatly increased motivation and learned more.
3. The other results listed were not what she noticed.
_Source: Wikipedia, Progressive education, Helen Parkhurst_
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