Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Participation Physical education is a performance based class and participation is essential. At the middle school level, Coach Finn is having a hard time getting the girls in his class to participate. He has explained to them that their grade will reflect their participation or their lack of participation. Usually, the girls will participate for a brief period of time before they lose interest again. What are some ways to encourage participation from all individuals? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) Student interest would be the best way to approach this situation. The female students are most likely feeling disconnected from the activities so allowing students to participate in an interest survey may help you determine what sports and other activities appeal to them.