Pre-Algebra Reasons for NOT doing homework: Too much HW in other classes: 5 Dont understand topic/know how to do it:

8 Forgot: 11 Procrastinate: 1 Distractions at home: 3 Tired: 4 Busy: 3 Lazy: 1 Lose it: 1 Dont want to/Feel like I dont have to do it: 2 Hate math: 2 Reasons for doing homework: Will help me: 6 Getting good grades: 5 Getting stamps: 1 Makes future learning easier: 2 Its short & easy: 1 Parents would kill me: 2 Staying eligible for sports: 3 Because we have to: 2 School matters: 1 I understand the topic: 1 Make teacher happy: 1 Happy feeling that I get it done: 1 My ISN makes it easier to do: 1 Helps me see if I understand: 1

Algebra Reasons for NOT doing homework: Confusing/didnt understand: 5 No time: 7 Too much HW in other classes: 3 Outside activities: 4 Forgot: 6 Busy: 6 Dont get anything out of doing it: 1 If I understand, I dont do HW: 3 Dont want to do it: 2 Do the HW (from other classes) that is a grade: 1 Reasons for doing homework Time: 1 Helps me understand: 16 Right thing to do: 1 Practice: 18 So I can bring questions the next day: 1 Feel better at math: 2 Parents make me: 2 Teachers: 1 Helps me understand & prepare for skill quizzes: 8 Helps me know if I understand material or not: 8 Helps me get good grades: 3 Feel bad if I dont: 1 Necessary to succeed: 1 Been taught to always do HW: 4 For better HS placement: 1 Didnt think we had the choice not to do it: 1 Incentives: Extra Credit: 3 Understanding: 3 Helps me get good grades: 6 Personal motivation: 1 Points: 9 Candy: 11 More fun/interesting HW: 4 Class time: 1 Incentive card signature: 6 Helps skill quiz scores: 2 Prepare for HS: 2 Dont need any motivation: 3 Stickers: 2 Key to check answers: 1 Prizes: 6 Pizza day: 1 High school placement: 3 Collect it: 1 Give me sports team season tickets/gear: 1 Credit system: 1 Contest with prizes: 1 Help in future career: 1 Billion dollars: 1

Incentives: Incentive card signature: 6 Prizes: 1 Class pet: 7 Candy: 7 Fun worksheets: 4 Fun day: 4 Free time: 2 Music/Electronics: 5 Extra Credit: 4 Less HW/less problems: 2 Nothing-you do or you dont: 2 Points: 4 Personal/Future plans: 1 Support: 1 Class work time: 2 Money: 1 STAR Card: 2 Getting to watch tv/play video games during weekdays: 1 Not having HW everyday: 1 Getting good grades: 4 Playing games: 2 More group work: 1 Answer boxes & more space: 1 Scratch & sniff stickers: 1 Punishment, not points->name on board: 1 Have it every day in week = prize/snacks/lollipop: 3