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I think it's a good idea, but I also envision a lot of cheating just to get free money. If they can tailor this so that cheating isn't possible then I think it'
by baskethead 4y ago
I think it's a good idea, but I also envision a lot of cheating just to get free money. If they can tailor this so that cheating isn't possible then I think it's a great idea for some areas of the country.
- okwubodu 4y agoAfter a certain point, cheating at scale is just studying.
- PragmaticPulp 4y agoThe obvious solution is to pay everyone when they reach the achievement levels, not just the people who fell behind and then caught up. Having worked with kids before: Kids and young people will game the hell out of any incentive structure put in front of them with terrifying efficiency. If anyone gets the idea that they can make some money by falling behind and then catching up later, a significant number of students will start falling behind so then can execute whatever catch-up maneuvers get them their payout. So sidestep the issue completely and pay everyone when they reach the achievement threshold.
- rahimnathwani 4y ago"pay everyone when they reach the achievement threshold" They're paying people for activity (input) not achievement (output).
- londons_explore 4y agoFinancially it's the same as just giving everyone free money, but then fining the people who fail to graduate. But mentally that feels very different.