Need to reward students for their hard work? This article will help you provide incentives for participation and positive behavior by showing you how to redeem student points for rewards. By following these instructions, you can ensure a smooth and rewarding experience that motivates students to stay engaged with your school community. This article will walk you through the redemption process and how to manage history.
Permission Level Required: Owner | Manager | Teacher | Staff
In this article:
Point Redemption: A step-by-step guide on how to exchange student points for specific rewards.
How to Archive a Reward Entry: Instructions for authorized users to view and archive previous reward entries.
How to Redeem Points for Rewards
You can redeem student points for rewards once a student has accumulated enough points to qualify for an incentive.
Step-by-Step Guide to Redeeming Points
Step-by-Step Guide to Redeeming Points
Access the My Tools menu from your main navigation dashboard.
Click the Redeem Points button to open the student selection screen.
Use the Search bar to find a student by Name or ID, or use the Filter to narrow down results by Group, Grade, or Role.
Add the desired Rewards to the cart.
Click the Redeem button next to the specific student's profile.
Tip: If a student does not have a high enough balance, a "You don't have enough points!" warning will appear. You should check their current balance and help them choose a different reward or wait until they earn more points.
Archiving Reward Entries
You can archive or remove a reward entry if it was assigned to a student in error.
Step-by-Step Guide to Archiving a Reward Entry
Step-by-Step Guide to Archiving a Reward Entry
Go to the Points module in your main sidebar.
Click on the Reports tab at the top of the screen.
Select the Redemption History report from the list of available logs.
Find the specific student, select their record, and click the Archive button.
Important: You must have Owner, Manager, or Points Manager permissions to update or remove points and rewards. Staff and Teachers without these specific roles will not see the Archive option.
FAQs
FAQs
How do I redeem points for a student with Minga? You can redeem points by navigating to My Tools, clicking Redeem Points, selecting the student, and choosing an item from the Add To Cart menu before clicking Checkout.
Can I delete a reward that was given by mistake? Yes, you can remove a reward entry by going to the Points section, selecting the Reports tab, opening Redemption History, and clicking Archive on the specific record.
What happens if a student doesn't have enough points for a reward? If a student's balance is too low, the system will display a warning stating "You don't have enough points!" and prevent the checkout from completing.
Resources
Points Video Series: A handy sequence of videos walking through everything from awarding points to rewards!