Behavior modification point board

Abstract

Abstract A device is described for keeping records of a point system for rewarding students for desirable classroom behavior and scholastic achievement. The device comprises a board having an outer sheet with open rectangular slots, elevated by a plurality of transversely extending ribs mounted on an inner sheet. The slots are arranged in rows and columns, each row corresponding to a student''s name and each column corresponding to a particular behavior trait or scholastic achievement. At the leftmost portion of the outer sheet, is a column of slots designed to accept pockets bearing the name of the student, so that the students'' names line up with each row of slots and the pockets fit within one another. Scoop drawers at the bottom of the board hold sticks of cardboard, or another suitable material, of various colors, representing points of gradated magnitudes. When a student has accomplished a particular scholastic achievement or fulfilled a desired behavior pattern, a stick of the appropriate point value is placed in the slot in the particular student''s row in the column corresponding to the scholastic achievement or behavior trait. At the end of a day, all the student''s markers, which he has accumulated, are then placed in his envelope, or exhanged for a marker of a larger denomination and placed in his envelope. The student''s envelope will then contain an accumulation of points earned which, in accordance with the particular incentive system employed, may be exchanged for a treat or favor.

Inventors

• 👤 E Darnell

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