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PAX Prizes is an Evidence-Based Kernel used to reinforce meeting an expected behavior through short, fun group activities that teach students that working hard, working together, and making good decisions pays off for everyone.
PAX Prizes is an Evidence-Based Kernel used to reinforce meeting an expected behavior through short, fun group activities that teach students that working hard, working together, and making good decisions pays off for everyone.
SEL Competency and Standards Connection
This Kernel supports students in practicing and growing in:
What the Research Says
(2019, Visible Learning 250+ Influences on Student Achievement)
Strong Classroom Cohesion: 0.53 The sense that the teacher and the students are working together toward positive learning goals.
Student Expectations: 0.68 Students have expectations of their performance and outcomes to determine how they intend to invest in an activity.
Feedback: 0.70 Information allowing a learner to reduce the gap between what is evident currently and what could or should be the case.
What’s the Point?
Jumpstart motivation for completing tasks and positive behaviors while avoiding distractions and negative behaviors by harnessing the brain’s natural reward-seeking instinct.
Develop an understanding of cause and effect – as well as strengthen peer networks by allowing students to celebrate individual and group success together.
Intrinsically reenforce expected behavior
How is this Strategy Used by the Teacher?
Develop a list of PAX Prizes to be used in the classroom
Plan activities that you will use PAX Prizes as a reinforcer
Pre teach Prize expectations including how to enter and exit prize
Integrate PAX Prizes with other kernels to reenforce skill development
How is the Strategy Used by Students?
Communicate favorite PAX Prizes
Develop self management skills
Start and stop when expected
Provide feedback on PAX Prize
Use reflection to develop self awareness and self management skills through reinforcers.
Trauma-Informed, Culturally & Community Responsive
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Implementation Resources
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