Cash For Grades

Schools all around the world, especially those that have low test scores and enrollment, are implementing a “Cash for Grades Program”. The students in these particular schools aren’t motivated to do well in their classes anymore, they’re lazy, and their study habits are terrible. Another significant part of low passing rates and test scores are because of little to no attendance of students. For instance, students who skip class or just don’t show up to school period do not learn anything and when a test comes they fail because they learn absolutely nothing from being absent. Student success rates are dropping rapidly, which means a low percentage of students are passing. As a result of this, schools are being ranked low and have less enrollment in their schools. Some schools seem to have the solution for this ever-growing problem. Schools and educators are paying their students for having exceptional test scores and grades on their report cards. However, schools should not bribe their students with money because it increases the chances of cheating, the motivation doesn’t last, and the money students earn can be used incorrectly such as buying drugs. Although this “Cash for Grades Program” might sound like a marvelous
Eventually teenagers get less excited about earning money and expect more, in an article titled “ Why You Shouldn’t Pay Children for Grades” the author said “ Though you may see initial improvement, numerous studies have shown that over time, rewards dampen excitement about a task” (McCready). Children may seem to take an interest in the beginning, but over time they get bored and lose interest very quickly. Once the student starts losing interest and expecting more than money, their grades also start decreasing. Instead of paying their students for motivation, educators should reward teenagers with encouragement and congratulatory