Incentive Systems in Education

The video discusses the use of incentive systems in education, highlighting examples from Kip schools and DonorsChoose.org, where teachers request gift certificates as rewards for students. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about being offered money to read a book, reflecting on the effectiveness and ethical considerations of such incentives.

What type of incentives do some teachers request on donorschoose.org?

• Barnes & Noble gift certificates

• Cash rewards

• Extra credit points

• Free lunch vouchers

Which type of schools are mentioned as having incentive systems?

• Charter schools

• Private schools

• Public schools

• Kip schools

What is the speaker's concern about financial incentives for students?

• They might not be effective

• They could be seen as direct payment

• They could lead to unfair competition

• They might make students uncomfortable

What did the speaker's father offer as an incentive for reading a book?

• A trip to the amusement park

• A hundred bucks

• A new bicycle

• A video game

How far did the speaker get in the Russian history book?

• Page 200

• Page 50

• Page 150

• Page 100

What does the speaker ultimately acknowledge about incentives?

• They can be harmful

• They are unnecessary

• They should be avoided

• They played a role in their life