Giving Positive Feedback

The 4 to 1 ratio and behavior specific feedback are recommended for giving positive feedback. The ratio suggests that students should receive attention for positive choices more than for negative choices. By giving attention for desired behaviors, we show students that positive behaviors receive more attention. The key is to interact with students about 4 times more often when they are behaving appropriately. Giving positive feedback. Use the 4 to 1 ratio and behavior specific feedback. The idea behind the 4 to 1 ratio is that the dynamic is created where students are receiving attention for positive choices and not the less desirable choices we see in classrooms. Students love attention, especially from instructional aides and other adults in their lives. When we give attention for desired behaviors, we help students understand that positive behaviors get our attention more than other behaviors. The idea here is to be mindful and interact with students about 4 times more often when they are behaving appropriately than when they are misbehaving.