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Pros and Cons of Reward Systems for Primary Schools Infographic Reward Systems are widely used to motivate students to perform better in school. Many education experts consider them to be a great way to improve students’ participation in the classroom, while others argue that even though rewards do work, there are several disadvantages of using them, and the gains are not worth the price.
If rewards ensure that the process of getting work done isn’t a fight and that work is entered into enthusiastically then they will have done their job. Of course larger rewards can be offered such as a monthly reward or a reward for achievement at the end. Sometimes it’s good to offer a surprise reward for really good work.
All students can benefit from having a consistent homework routine. For example, math homework is due on Mondays and spelling is due on Fridays. Or, give all homework assignments for the week on Monday and have them due on Friday. You can also make it so if it’s turned in early, students get extra credit.
An incentive I use in my classroom is keeping a chart that records each day the entire class has turned in their homework. Once the chart is filled up, the class earns a reward (prize, candy, or extra recess).
Positive: when I give compliments, showing kindness, finishing work neatly, bringing in homework, doing favors, going above and beyond. really anything that I felt deserved a positive recognition. Sometimes I'd give them when I saw that some students needed a reminder.
Completed homework - The National Association of School Psychologists suggests the establishment of incentive programs to motivate children to complete their homework. Disadvantages of Reward Systems Devaluation - Eventually rewards become expected and their effect is greatly reduced.