What can I do to motivate my students?

There is no limit to what you could do to help motivate your students using Classworks. You can use our Bulletin Board kit as a great place to start if you like. Below are some other ideas for different elements of Classworks.

General Incentives

Evens/Odds Coupons-Students only have to do the evens or the odds of a homework assignment.
One extra day to complete a homework assignment coupon, or a Free Pass on homework for one night.
Supplies pencils, sheets of paper, crayons, markers, etc.
Book Club Points-If you order from a book club, use your free points to buy books that the students will enjoy taking home.
Extra Recess
Sit at the teacher’s desk
Move your desk next to a friend (for the day)
Recognition on the morning announcements

Individualized Learning Paths

Because ILPs start at a student’s readiness level, students are more likely to experience early success, which builds confidence and momentum. Teachers can increase motivation by helping students understand their goals, celebrating progress along the path, and connecting ILP skills to classroom learning. When students see that the work is personalized, purposeful, and helps them close gaps, they are more engaged and invested in their learning.

Monthly Scores View

Stars for units completed. The teacher keeps die-cut stars on their desk for students to autograph when they successfully complete units. Place stars on a bulletin board for the students to view each other’s success.
Recognition on the morning announcements
The class with the highest average earned gets a pizza party at the end of the month.
Give a ticket for every "80%". Kids keep up with them and use them to "buy" stuff at the end of the week.

Certificates of Achievement

Students earning an "Exceptional Time on Task" or "Exceptional Scores" certificate will get to sit on the stage with a friend during lunch.
Students earning four or more "Exceptional Scores" certificates will earn an ice cream party at the end of the school year.
Students earning six or more "Exceptional Scores" certificates will attend a bounce around party in September to kick off the new year.
Create a "Classworks Wall" where teachers can post the printable certificates.

Progress Monitoring

Students who maintain or increase their score each week receive a free "Sit with your best friend during lunch" pass for 1 day.
Students who consistently complete their probe each week get to wear crazy socks on Friday!

Universal Screeners

The class with the most growth on the Assessment from Fall to Spring receives a new set of earbuds!