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  Case: Superpower pills
I would like to have jars of candy, such as Mike & Ikes, Hot Tamales, ETC. to offer to kids before tests and assignments as "power-up pills". Is this acceptable? A good idea?
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I think it could be a good idea, but would not use the word "pills." Younger students may form the wrong idea about pills being candy or giving them powers. Older students may come from situations in their lives where they are aware of people they care about struggling with pill use.

I would also be concerned about associating positive feelings of being powerful with candy as our nation grapples with childhood diabetes.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with the negative connotation of the word pills
Rated On: November 10, 2022 6:36 am
Rated By: muWyZy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a smart call. Using the word pills may have a negative connotation and can cause more harm than needed.After all, its candy.
Rated On: November 12, 2022 9:14 pm
Rated By: Adrianna Gill
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this, the idea is good but it could give the wrong idea and it may be a little inappropriate for school. I would also run it past the administration just to be 100% sure.
Rated On: February 23, 2023 5:36 pm
Rated By: ugaSup
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: yes. I agree I would not use the term pills.
Rated On: February 24, 2023 3:26 am
Rated By: Tristan
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is such a good way of wording it. Naming the reward "pills" can be confusing for students, especially those who may be on medication.
Rated On: March 27, 2023 5:22 pm
Rated By: eHaSaN