Correct Response: A. The success of this project is largely due to the opportunity for students to complete a project of personal value. Research shows that when students are intrinsically motivated student achievement is high, as demonstrated in this scenario. B is incorrect because, although some community members played a role in the project, their role was to act as a cultural resource and not to directly promote students' academic achievement. Also, the success of the project did not primarily rely on the community's participation. C is incorrect because the teacher did not explicitly teach literacy skills as part of the project. D is incorrect because the success of the project is primarily due to the students' enthusiasm about their research topics, which related to their home cultures.
