Martin B Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Key stage One covers years 1+2 and most pupils should achieve at least level 2 at the end.Key Stage Two covers years 3-6 and most pupils should achieve at least level 4 at the end. Key Stage three covers years 7-9 and most pupils should achieve at least level 6 at the end. Key Stage 4 covers years 10+11 and culminates in GCSEs The highest you can get is A 8 IN Maths in ks3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 My children are not rewarded in that way either noeglu! A hug and a well done and lots of parental pride are what they get. We went out for a family meal when the GCSE results came out last summer, but I don't think we'll do that for the AS levels this year. Sometimes I think I should give more rewards, but I would hate my children to ask me 'What are you getting me for my results?' I prefer it to be a pleasant surprise rather than an expectation. All parents are different and on the whole I wouldn't criticise any style of parenting as long as it's consistent. We're all learning and we all make mistakes. But that makes well-balanced, sensible children! It's a partnership really. I'm not quite sure what I'm trying to say here, so I'll just stop! I think Rewarding is important, it's an incentive. Mu8m has said.... (GCSES) A*-£100 A-£70 B-£50 C-£30 D- I OWE HER £30 E-I OWE HER £50 ETC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 So if you get 10 A*s you'd get £1,000 think of all the eglus (PS please don't tell my son, if that is the going rate) karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 It is possible to get 12 A*s! I'll settle for a few though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I know, but £1,200 is even more shocking!!! karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I think the terms may include no more eglus or rablus!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Martin. I think that amount of money is outrageous! I am SO glad I don't have children: They would think was the meanest of mothers! I'd find out their predicted grades and give them nothing for achieving them, but maybe something if they excel them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Now that's a good idea Annie would have to make sure they don't get low predicted scores on purpose though karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Responding to all this I've got 2 children. Son is extremely academically able, but lazy, always achieves good results, and in his KS3 SATS has got very good results. But, I firmly believe that he settles for the good mark that he can easily achieve, rather than pushing himself the extra mile and getting the excellent mark that he could achieve. Daughter is much less academically able, but boy does she work. She's of average ability, so not stupid in any way, but has to work to get results that he can get without trying. When we start talking rewards it then becomes difficult because I honestly believe that her far more humble achievements are worth 10 times what he achieves... just because of the graft and determination, and research that she puts into all her work. Long term though I think I can predict who'll be the one going furthest, unless Mr Clever Clogs pulls up his socks pretty soon But we have agreed a system of bribes, whoops, sorry, rewards SATS £5 for level 5, £10 for level 6, £20 for level 7, with discretionary additional payments for effort. I'm already worrying about much Seb will cost me- it's adding up and we don't get English till August GCSE's 8 or more good grades = a computer, of their own, set up in their bedrooms (although internet access is still under discussion ) to assist them in their ongoing studies.If they get 10 or more including aa as yet unspecified number of A or A* grades we'll be talking laptops. The exact number and grades to achieve rewards will depend on predicted grades at the time. I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 And Annie - How are the plans for the party coming along? I could offer my services for a 30min spot of cabaret Oh yes please! What can you offer? I've got a Karaoke machine sorted! Well I can do a bit of westlife boyzone Lionel Ronan Elton Robbie What date have you planned and I can see if I am working! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Key stage One covers years 1+2 and most pupils should achieve at least level 2 at the end.Key Stage Two covers years 3-6 and most pupils should achieve at least level 4 at the end. Key Stage three covers years 7-9 and most pupils should achieve at least level 6 at the end. Key Stage 4 covers years 10+11 and culminates in GCSEs The highest you can get is A 8 IN Maths in ks3! That is true (and my DD2 just did! ) but nearly all year 9s should be able to achieve a level 6. That is my understanding of it. It is a base-line assessment of what you can reasonably expect any 14 year old to achieve. Of course many get higher grades, there will always be a range. I think the 'better-than-predicted result' reward is a good one. That is probably what I was trying to get at when I was saying why reward a well-behaved, able child for getting a good report? It's what was expected of him and nothing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Wow congratulate your daughter for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I will, thank you! You did very well too Martin. Congratulations to you as well! I'm a great believer in 'personal bests', which links in to what KateA was saying. Students who achieve better-than-expected results should be praised for the effort they have put in. KateA, my DD2 sounds a bit like your eldest. She sails along near the top of the class without putting in an awful lot of effort. Everyone meets their limits at some point though and I'm hoping she will work harder when that happens! I think she will as she enjoys her position and the fact that other pupils come to her for help with their work! She doesn't want to be a boffin though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Thanks! 1500 posts, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 My children are not rewarded in that way either noeglu! A hug and a well done and lots of parental pride are what they get. We went out for a family meal when the GCSE results came out last summer, but I don't think we'll do that for the AS levels this year. Sometimes I think I should give more rewards, but I would hate my children to ask me 'What are you getting me for my results?' I prefer it to be a pleasant surprise rather than an expectation. All parents are different and on the whole I wouldn't criticise any style of parenting as long as it's consistent. We're all learning and we all make mistakes. But that makes well-balanced, sensible children! It's a partnership really. I'm not quite sure what I'm trying to say here, so I'll just stop! I think Rewarding is important, it's an incentive. Mu8m has said.... (GCSES) A*-£100 A-£70 B-£50 C-£30 D- I OWE HER £30 E-I OWE HER £50 ETC. I think that is so stupid, money must really grow on trees if that's what it's going to be like for you. I'm taking my GCSE maths and Science exams in year 10, so I'm starting them next year. I haven't got any incentives at all for that. Or winning the Poetry Competition at School in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 We've already started our GCSE'S! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 And Annie - How are the plans for the party coming along? I could offer my services for a 30min spot of cabaret Oh yes please! What can you offer? I've got a Karaoke machine sorted! Well I can do a bit of westlife boyzone Lionel Ronan Elton Robbie What date have you planned and I can see if I am working! No Gloria!? You can't do karaoke without that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Well done to all of those who did well at their exams and in their reports. Rosie doesn't get incentives (though she does work well with them), but she does get a reward if she does well or has a good report. I usually ask her to choose (within reason) what she would like. Last time she got a fiver for a good report, this time she got a good report and did well in her SATS, and she asked me to cook her favourite meal for her as a reward. Some children work better with incentives, others don't need them to do well. It is up to the parents to decide what works best with their children within the limits of their pursestrings. I don't remember getting any rewards for doing well at school my folks just weren't into that sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I'm taking my GCSE maths and Science exams in year 10, so I'm starting them next year. I haven't got any incentives at all for that. Or winning the Poetry Competition at School in November. My son is 15 and takes his GCSEs next year. He isn't having any financial incentives to do well either and I'm hoping that he will do well for himself as he's a hard worker. I didn't have anything to work for when I took my exams either and did them purely for myself to get good grades to get me the job I wanted for the future. My parents' pride was reward enough and I think Tom will be the same next year when he's taken his. We will probably get him something if he does very well but that will be after the event and not as an incentive to work hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 And Annie - How are the plans for the party coming along? I could offer my services for a 30min spot of cabaret Oh yes please! What can you offer? I've got a Karaoke machine sorted! Well I can do a bit of westlife boyzone Lionel Ronan Elton Robbie What date have you planned and I can see if I am working! No Gloria!? You can't do karaoke without that Well I don't need the karaoke as I have all the gizmo's just need to buy my lighting for my set and it's a whole show! Very modern, I have radio mikes as I can't stand corded ones - mind you they cost a bit more I'll tell you what I'll compromise - I can of a bit of cher, diana and possibly madonna too - and if it all went T-U. then I can always do the Gloria then.... "And so you're back....from outta space....." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 It's nice to achieve something for you don't you think? Incentives are lovely but hopefully we all do things because it makes us feel good and I also think that it's giving things your best shot that matters. the best you can do and that deserves praise and a big 'well done'. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Well said Buffster! Andrew - Gloria - you're on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I was allowed to get my ears pierced if I came top in an exam. I managed two exams - but mum wouldnt let me get them pierced twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 What did you get pierced instead then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I was a very well behaved child. I only got my ears pierced it would have never occurred to me to disobey my mum (still dont - I'm not allowed to ride pillion on a motor bike or talk to strange men (other than (& Paul) but then we are married so that's ok.........) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
