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June 11, 2009 at 9:08 PM #414960June 11, 2009 at 9:55 PM #414259
CoronitaParticipant[quote=svelte]I tried the exact thing you’re talking about, with very similar dollar values you’ve put forth.
The results were mixed.
One child did have a noticeable improvement for a half-year to a year, then things went back to As and Bs, just like they had been before. Very smart kid who just put forth the effort in subjects that were appealing, basically.
The other child was intrigued by the idea and I saw a blip upward for a little while, but that was about it….returned to Bs and Cs.
My take on it: a grading interval is way too long to be much of an incentive…the carrot is too far out there for most kids. I think your purpose would be better served if you gave $$ for every test they took. Of course, this would mean working closely with the teacher to determine what tests would be given and to ensure tests weren’t “manufactured” to pad their wallet, but I think this arrangement would work better. And if they do well on all the individual tests, the better grade in the entire course will follow.[/quote]
Don’t worry, the B’s and C’s students probably end up making excellent managers in corporate america. Seriously.
June 11, 2009 at 9:55 PM #414498CoronitaParticipant[quote=svelte]I tried the exact thing you’re talking about, with very similar dollar values you’ve put forth.
The results were mixed.
One child did have a noticeable improvement for a half-year to a year, then things went back to As and Bs, just like they had been before. Very smart kid who just put forth the effort in subjects that were appealing, basically.
The other child was intrigued by the idea and I saw a blip upward for a little while, but that was about it….returned to Bs and Cs.
My take on it: a grading interval is way too long to be much of an incentive…the carrot is too far out there for most kids. I think your purpose would be better served if you gave $$ for every test they took. Of course, this would mean working closely with the teacher to determine what tests would be given and to ensure tests weren’t “manufactured” to pad their wallet, but I think this arrangement would work better. And if they do well on all the individual tests, the better grade in the entire course will follow.[/quote]
Don’t worry, the B’s and C’s students probably end up making excellent managers in corporate america. Seriously.
June 11, 2009 at 9:55 PM #414751CoronitaParticipant[quote=svelte]I tried the exact thing you’re talking about, with very similar dollar values you’ve put forth.
The results were mixed.
One child did have a noticeable improvement for a half-year to a year, then things went back to As and Bs, just like they had been before. Very smart kid who just put forth the effort in subjects that were appealing, basically.
The other child was intrigued by the idea and I saw a blip upward for a little while, but that was about it….returned to Bs and Cs.
My take on it: a grading interval is way too long to be much of an incentive…the carrot is too far out there for most kids. I think your purpose would be better served if you gave $$ for every test they took. Of course, this would mean working closely with the teacher to determine what tests would be given and to ensure tests weren’t “manufactured” to pad their wallet, but I think this arrangement would work better. And if they do well on all the individual tests, the better grade in the entire course will follow.[/quote]
Don’t worry, the B’s and C’s students probably end up making excellent managers in corporate america. Seriously.
June 11, 2009 at 9:55 PM #414821CoronitaParticipant[quote=svelte]I tried the exact thing you’re talking about, with very similar dollar values you’ve put forth.
The results were mixed.
One child did have a noticeable improvement for a half-year to a year, then things went back to As and Bs, just like they had been before. Very smart kid who just put forth the effort in subjects that were appealing, basically.
The other child was intrigued by the idea and I saw a blip upward for a little while, but that was about it….returned to Bs and Cs.
My take on it: a grading interval is way too long to be much of an incentive…the carrot is too far out there for most kids. I think your purpose would be better served if you gave $$ for every test they took. Of course, this would mean working closely with the teacher to determine what tests would be given and to ensure tests weren’t “manufactured” to pad their wallet, but I think this arrangement would work better. And if they do well on all the individual tests, the better grade in the entire course will follow.[/quote]
Don’t worry, the B’s and C’s students probably end up making excellent managers in corporate america. Seriously.
June 11, 2009 at 9:55 PM #414975CoronitaParticipant[quote=svelte]I tried the exact thing you’re talking about, with very similar dollar values you’ve put forth.
The results were mixed.
One child did have a noticeable improvement for a half-year to a year, then things went back to As and Bs, just like they had been before. Very smart kid who just put forth the effort in subjects that were appealing, basically.
The other child was intrigued by the idea and I saw a blip upward for a little while, but that was about it….returned to Bs and Cs.
My take on it: a grading interval is way too long to be much of an incentive…the carrot is too far out there for most kids. I think your purpose would be better served if you gave $$ for every test they took. Of course, this would mean working closely with the teacher to determine what tests would be given and to ensure tests weren’t “manufactured” to pad their wallet, but I think this arrangement would work better. And if they do well on all the individual tests, the better grade in the entire course will follow.[/quote]
Don’t worry, the B’s and C’s students probably end up making excellent managers in corporate america. Seriously.
June 12, 2009 at 6:46 AM #414334meadandale
ParticipantPaying for grades…seriously?
This is what our society has devolved to? Bribing our children? Personally it’s sickening…
June 12, 2009 at 6:46 AM #414574ParticipantPaying for grades…seriously?
This is what our society has devolved to? Bribing our children? Personally it’s sickening…
June 12, 2009 at 6:46 AM #414827ParticipantPaying for grades…seriously?
This is what our society has devolved to? Bribing our children? Personally it’s sickening…
June 12, 2009 at 6:46 AM #414896ParticipantPaying for grades…seriously?
This is what our society has devolved to? Bribing our children? Personally it’s sickening…
June 12, 2009 at 6:46 AM #415050ParticipantPaying for grades…seriously?
This is what our society has devolved to? Bribing our children? Personally it’s sickening…
June 12, 2009 at 7:51 AM #414348propertysearchaddiction
ParticipantMy husband’s family paid their children for grades and half of them ended up going to college.
My parents took us out one on one to dinner at Sizzler. It was quite the place 20 years ago. 🙂 Can you believe that was enough to feel special and rewarded? All 5 children got A’s and all 5 graduated from college and beyond.
Spending time helping kids with homework will go a lot farther than $1,000 bribe.
I was a H.S. teacher and even though kids say they want “stuff” what they really want is love and attention. It isn’t always easy, I still remember my mom making me finish “The Odyssey” before I could go to Volleyball camp. I hated it but kids need that sometimes.
June 12, 2009 at 7:51 AM #414589ParticipantMy husband’s family paid their children for grades and half of them ended up going to college.
My parents took us out one on one to dinner at Sizzler. It was quite the place 20 years ago. 🙂 Can you believe that was enough to feel special and rewarded? All 5 children got A’s and all 5 graduated from college and beyond.
Spending time helping kids with homework will go a lot farther than $1,000 bribe.
I was a H.S. teacher and even though kids say they want “stuff” what they really want is love and attention. It isn’t always easy, I still remember my mom making me finish “The Odyssey” before I could go to Volleyball camp. I hated it but kids need that sometimes.
June 12, 2009 at 7:51 AM #414842ParticipantMy husband’s family paid their children for grades and half of them ended up going to college.
My parents took us out one on one to dinner at Sizzler. It was quite the place 20 years ago. 🙂 Can you believe that was enough to feel special and rewarded? All 5 children got A’s and all 5 graduated from college and beyond.
Spending time helping kids with homework will go a lot farther than $1,000 bribe.
I was a H.S. teacher and even though kids say they want “stuff” what they really want is love and attention. It isn’t always easy, I still remember my mom making me finish “The Odyssey” before I could go to Volleyball camp. I hated it but kids need that sometimes.
June 12, 2009 at 7:51 AM #414909ParticipantMy husband’s family paid their children for grades and half of them ended up going to college.
My parents took us out one on one to dinner at Sizzler. It was quite the place 20 years ago. 🙂 Can you believe that was enough to feel special and rewarded? All 5 children got A’s and all 5 graduated from college and beyond.
Spending time helping kids with homework will go a lot farther than $1,000 bribe.
I was a H.S. teacher and even though kids say they want “stuff” what they really want is love and attention. It isn’t always easy, I still remember my mom making me finish “The Odyssey” before I could go to Volleyball camp. I hated it but kids need that sometimes.
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