I’ve been out of town all weekend at my sorority conference (and I had a blast!), but I can’t NOT link up to Joanne’s linky party.
With middle school students it is ALL about extrinsic motivation. So often, I hear teachers say, “I shouldn’t HAVE to reward them to learn”….blah, blah, blah. I laugh and say, “You wouldn’t work without pay would you?”
As an incentive to do well on assessments, I provide students with various passes (Homework, Bonus Points, and Missed Assignment).
Students can earn these passes by making A’s or B’s on assessments or meeting their MAP goals. I also hand them out when only a few students remember a particular situation, skill, or concept that is a review.
These passes are FREE in my Teacher’s Notebook Store. Click on the link here to find them.
Until the next time!
You’re so cute Carla! I’m glad you didn’t skip my party! I guess it was a busy weekend for all-4 people linked up today! I’m so glad you motivate those middle schoolers-they need it more than anyone! And, I love your comeback for teachers!
Joanne