Punished by Rewards: The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A'S, Praise and Other Bribes (Paperback) by Alfie Kohn

In this study, an experienced classroom teacher takes us into her fifth-grade maths class through the course of a year and shows how classroom dynamics - the complex relationship of teacher, student and content - are critical in improving student performance. Magdalene Lampert offers an original model of teaching practice that casts new light on the ways teachers can successfully deal with teaching problems.