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Nov. 26, 2007

Paying for Grades

Topic: Goal Setting

Standard 1. Sets and manages goals

Benchmark 12. Understands the differences between various types of goals (e.g., goals to improve output, problem-solving goals, innovative goals, personal goals)

Discussion Questions
  1. Would being paid for your grades motivate you to do better in school?
  2. Do you think this sends the wrong message to students?
  3. What motivates you?
  4. Does getting into a good college motivate you to do better in school?
  5. What are some goals you want to achieve by the end of high school?

Media Literacy

Why did Channel One cover this story? Do you think cash incentives will ever affect your high school?


Writing Experience

Imagine that you are a school principal. Come up with three ideas that you would implement at your school to encourage students to get better grades. Write four paragraphs.

 


Vocabulary

- Incentives

- Motivation

- Goals

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