3 Easy Ways to Motivate Students

#1-Let students know that they are valued, appreciated, and that you really do believe in them. Let them know that their effort in trying to tackle the difficult parts of learning is noticed. Let them know that it is human to face hard times in learning and that you are there to support them along the way.

#2- Give students a chance to express themselves. No matter what the form, students want to be able to share their thoughts. A math journal is a good way for students to tell you what they have learned or what questions they have regarding math. Giving students feedback after they have had the chance to express themselves lets them know that what they have to say is important and worth your time to hear (or read).

#3- Let students have fun with learning. This map fell off the wall and without purpose found it's place on the carpeting area floor. During our Halloween party, these boys had a great time traveling across the US. They were playing their own made up game with their own imaginary cars and having the best time ever. The whole time they were learning US geography-very unintentionally. If learning is fun, students will buy in to it, and that is what motivation is all about!