Like any other tool for facilitating the completion of a questionable task, rewards offer a “how” answer to what is really a “why” question.
Don’t let anyone tell you that standardized tests are not accurate measures. The truth of the matter is they offer a remarkably precise method for gauging the size of the houses near the school where the test was administered.
Children learn how to make good decisions by making decisions, not by following directions.
If children feel safe, they can take risks, ask questions, make mistakes, learn to trust, share their feelings, and grow.