You may be saying the same thing in different words. Scores and graduation may be the objective for some - but that doesnt this is an effective motivation for many.

If you have ever been stuck doing a project you didnt want or like, you may relate.

> Meaning > motivation > mechanics > measurement.

You might propose that getting a good measurement is the meaning, but saying that doesn't mean a student has really or fully bought into this idea and find it compelling. i.e Their heart may not be in it.