Note
This article applies to the following products:
- Imagine MyPath
- Imagine Purpose
- Imagine Science Corner
Imagine MyPath uses a star reward system to motivate students in Grades K-8 as they work through their lessons. Students earn stars by completing activities and passing mastery checks in their individual learning paths (ILPs) as well as in assignments that have been assigned to them through the Assignment Builder. The stars they earn unlock rewards in the Fun Center, where students can choose sidekicks (or avatars) and new backgrounds for their learning environment. This system helps keep students engaged by rewarding them for their work and allowing them to personalize their learning experience.
The rewards are different for students in Grades K-5 versus 6-8.
Examples of Grade K-5 rewards:
- Sidekicks
- Backgrounds
Examples of Grade 6-8 rewards:
- Sidekicks
- Backgrounds
Note
The reward system is not active for students in Grades 9-12, though these older students are still able to personalize their MyPath experience by selecting different sidekicks and backgrounds. They have access to sidekicks and backgrounds that are similar to the ones that students in Grades 6-8 do, but the older students do not have to earn stars to unlock them. The items are all already unlocked.
Students have the opportunity to earn stars on each lesson. Here is how it works:
- Completing a lesson = 1 star (even if they do not pass the lesson)
- Completing a lesson and passing a mastery check (80% or higher) = 10 stars
The maximum number of stars a student can earn per lesson is 10 stars. Students will always earn a minimum of 1 star per lesson, regardless of how they perform. Stars are never taken away as a result of a student's progress or performance. However, earned stars are reset at the start of each new academic year.
Refer to these articles to help your students learn how to use their stars to personalize their learning experience:
- Viewing rewards in Imagine MyPath (instructions for students)
- Choosing a sidekick or background in Imagine MyPath