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“You tried very hard on this - good job.”

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“You really thought through this, and it paid off.”

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Invite students who achieved a particular score on a unit to attend the screening of a film that relates to the content covered in class.  The club could convene at the end of a school day or over the course of one class period.

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Emphasize the student’s effort or preparation for the task.

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Hand out certificates to students who achieved their end-of-term goal during a special recognition ceremony at the end of a quarter or semester.

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“You were very focused while working on this - way to go.”

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“You came very well informed about this - excellent work.”

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Give a student of the month award to a student who has shown great improvement, shared knowledge with others, or worked exceptionally hard to master new content.  Create a certificate for the student, and post his or her name and picture, if available, in the classroom or on a class website.  Below the student’s name or picture, describe in a sentence or two why that student was chosen as the student of the month.

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Post the names of students who achieved final scores of 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0 for a particular learning target or unit on a class website or in the classroom.

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Set a class goal that every student will raise his or her score a certain amount by the end of a unit or semester.  Encourage students who have already met their goals to work with students who may be struggling.  Chart the progress of the class on a poster in the room or online on a class website.  If the goal is met, organize a party for the class at the end of a class period, during lunch, or after school with drinks and snacks.

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One Friday a month, allow students who achieved a particular final score on a unit to spend the last hour of the day or class period playing academic games.

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“You were well prepared for this - keep up the good work.”

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“You were ready for this - very good.”

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Describe how the student’s approach helped the student succeed.

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Allow students to participate in an educational, end-of-term field trip.  Perhaps consider allowing students to brainstorm possible destinations.  If possible, choose destinations that relate to the topics covered over the course of the unit or term.

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Have students sign and draw pictures on a banner that commemorates individual or class achievements at the end of the term.

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Use a cork board to display examples of good student work.  Announce which papers, assignments, or tests will go up on the cork board weekly or bi-weekly and ask the whole class to give those students a round of applause.

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Acknowledge students’ hard work in front of peers, parents, and other teachers when possible.

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Host a snack party during lunch, during recess, or after school for students or classes who achieved a particular goal for the term.

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Have students create a graph that demonstrates their progress over the course of a semester.  Ask students to set learning goals for themselves and chart their progress toward their goal.  When students meet or exceed a goal, add their names to a poster in the classroom that lists all of the students who achieved their learning goals.

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Try acknowledging a different student every day.

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“You put a lot of effort into this - nice work.”

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Ask students to demonstrate to the class how he or she answered or solved a difficult question on a test or assignment.  Have the student explain the reasoning behind the answer.  If the student is uncomfortable presenting in front of the class, ask if you can present the student’s thinking and acknowledge his or her success in class.

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Speak enthusiastically about the student’s achievements or improvements.