Do kids do better on tests if they get paid?

re: Do kids do better on tests if they get paid?

Jake — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:35:10 GMT

Instead of paying your kid, you should spend a couple of bucks and buy some Think Gum. I buy it for my kids and it seems to help them stay focused.

Best,

Jake

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Total Registration — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:44:00 GMT

I am not sure that this is the exact way to go. It is an interesting idea.

I do know that not all students have people encouraging them to take advanced classes. Perhaps this is the thing that pushes them to trying. After taking a class, maybe they will see the merit in being challenged more and take more classes. It will be interesting to see what the outcome of this experiment is.

There are definitely many benefits of kids being challenged in Advanced Placement classes. The difficult part will be to assure that the courses remain challenging and keep their high expectations as more students opt for these classes. It will be important for schools to make this a conscience effort.

Mike

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hall monitor — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:20:44 GMT

This is just the beginning! Check out http://detentionslip.org for a story about a school district that plans to pay students for good attendance and behavior! The website is the leader for crazy education headlines.

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Shannon — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:31:35 GMT

I think programs like this show how much we've lost sight of what education is supposed to be about. The schools are just trying to up their test scores. This isn't about motivating students to learn or love learning or become lifetime learning. All it teaches them is that nothing is worth doing unless you get paid.

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Bethie — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:59:46 GMT

Certainly would be a great motivator, non?