Lesson Extension Activities
September Week 2: Student Preference Assessment
Objective
Students will demonstrate self-awareness, communication, and critical thinking by engaging in a student preference assessment to explore their interest. Through surveys and reflection activities, students will identify rewards they will be motivated to work toward earning. Students will then share their insights and provide input that will inform classroom social economies and help create a more student-centered classroom environment.
Duration: 25 minutes* [will vary based on students' level of need]
Digitability Curriculum Concepts: Financial Literacy, Functional Academics
Directions for this Extension Activity:
In this activity, students will explore their preferences to help teachers create their social economies. Having rewards that students are willing to work for is a critical component of a well-designed social economy. After identifying preferences they are willing to work for, teachers can add these preferences as rewards in their Bankability accounts so students can begin making purchases.
Incorporating Bankability:
Throughout this activity, students can earn dollars for staying on task, presenting to the class, and helping their peers during the activity. This encourages participation, positive behavior, and peer support. Current Bankability users can integrate these earnings into their classroom economy. No Bankability account? Use the templates provided and click here to learn more about bringing Bankability to your program.
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