Does this type of system work in the classroom?  Yes this works to make students want to do good to get points.

What type of motivation is this teaching students? This is extrinsic motivation.

1. Students could earn bonus points by taking the initiative by volunteering to answer questions instead of having to be called on, or asking great follow-up questions that help clarify any misconceptions the class may have, or any example  of positive classroom behavior that stands out, such as a student going out of their way to help other students such as making sure their classmates are on-task, collecting homework, volunteering to pass out classwork, not trying to leave the classroom before the class has been dismissed by the teacher, etc.

1. How could your students earn bonus points?
   1. My students would earn bonus points through the progess they make on each lesson as the school year continues.
2. Why does Ms. Saul put numbers on the board instead of names?
   1. Ms. Saul keeps the students' names private by using numbers to continue her classroom economy chart up to date. This allows her to know which students are getting bonus points, while the students would not know who is getting bonus points.
3. How could you make sure this strategy is motivating to all students?
   1. I would make sure that every student has an opportunity to get bonus points throughout the day.
4. Think about what issues might arise and how you could adapt this strategy for your classroom?
   1. Students could piece together which student has which number, and some children may not see a point to participating if they do not have the encouragement to do so.

In the classroom my students can earn bonus points by handing in homework on time and complete. Students can also earn bonus points for being respectful to others in a way that might stand out. For example, helping a student carry his or her books.

Ms. Saul puts numbers on the board instead of names in order for the students to not know who has the most points and who has not earned any yet. Using numbers instead of names helps keep a bias free and judgement free classroom. It also fosters a safe and secure learning environment for all the students.

Teachers can make sure that this strategy is motivating to all students by ensuring that students can earn points in more than one way. Broadening the various ways that students can earn points will really help motivate the students to do well.

With this can come some issues regarding if a student should or should not receive points, due to possible grey areas. I think along with the points system it is important to have clear and written guidelines and rules for the students to follow. These rules and guidelines can be posted next to the bonus chart.