In this learning environment...

Achievement is defined as performing in the following four areas:

• Rhythm (rhythmic feel, content, and development)

• Melody (content and development)

• Harmonic form (awareness of and following the form)

• Style and expression

Self-assessment is defined as students' abilities to accurately assess their own performances.

Self-efficacy is defined as students' beliefs that they possess the tools to improvise jazz in this setting.

Motivation is defined as positive learning behaviors, such as engagement and persistence, as well as the quality of those behaviors.