2) Second, assessment is meant to support student learning.

3)Third, assessment serves the purpose of meeting demands for accountability.

The psychological need for relatedness is defined as feeling close and connected to others, through supportive and satisfying close relationships (Oliver et al., 2008).

Motivation researchers have also shown that students’ intrinsic motivation decreases while extrinsic motivation stays the same or increases as students move into higher levels of schooling.

2) Offering constructive feedback and creating a growth mindset environment can improve intrinsic motivation. When students receive feedback that focuses on effort, progress, and specific areas of improvement, they are more likely to view assessments as opportunities for growth rather than simply performance evaluations.

3) Using gamification elements and creative assessment strategies can boost intrinsic motivation. By introducing game-like elements such as challenges, leaderboards and rewards, or allowing students to demonstrate their understanding through creative projects, assessments can become more fun and engaging, leading to greater motivation.