When students encounter later tasks that are closely related and dependent on the student being firm on these key words, they will have problems if these words weren't used or stressed. During instruction, to motivate the students to be attentive and work hard to respond correctly the first time an exercise is presented, the teacher should state specific positive expectations for behavior and academic performance . Each correct response can then be confirmed and reinforced by the teacher repeating the response with a word of praise, especially for tasks that are new or difficult. If the exercise includes tasks that are relatively easy for students, the exercise can be the unit for reinforcement, with praise offered at the end of the exercise. A Teacher vs Group Challenge Game can provide the appropriate structured reinforcement system that places priority on first-time correct academic performance .
Students can also earn points for working on task during extended firming practice.
The only way the teacher earns points is for students' inattentive or off-task behavior. To be effective, points need to be awarded quickly and paired with specific praise comments. A reinforcement system with points is effective for encouraging accuracy on independently completed work. Correct Non-Responding All the children should be engaged in the group. A quick scan may be taken of each child to see if they are watching the teacher or the book, and responding.