You are tutoring freshman students who are the first in their family to attend college (i.e., first-generation students).Given what you know about social class, college enrollment, and motivation, which of the following statements will be most motivating for your students?
A) "I am here to help you get A's in your classes."
B) "I am looking forward to working together and learning from each other."
C) "You are at college to pursue your own personal academic journey."
D) "Your past experiences in high school may not be very informative in college."
E) "Your working-class background may make it difficult to adjust to college life."

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B) "I am looking forward to working together and learning from each other." is the most motivating statement as it emphasizes collaboration, mutual respect, and the value of shared learning experiences, which can be particularly empowering for first-generation college students.

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