B. It is seen as valid and worthwhile

The question, ‘why is this worth doing?’ must be addressed by the nature of the task and how it is presented. It will be seen to be valid and worthwhile if it seems relevant and leads to something that has value to the student.
Tasks must meet the ‘so what?’ test. That is, a connection between the activity and what students will subsequently do must be evident.
eg. Projects in which students can influence what they do and how they do it can provide a vehicle for this.

The question, ‘why is this worth doing?’ must be addressed by the nature of the task and how it is presented. It will be seen to be valid and worthwhile if it seems relevant and leads to something that has value to the student.