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Before You Begin

Make sure you have:
  • A ClassCents teacher account
  • A list of your students’ names
  • Ideas for 5-10 rewards your students would enjoy

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Step-by-Step Setup

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1. Create the Classroom

ClassCents dashboard with Create Classroom button highlighted
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Access Classroom Management

From your dashboard, find the Your Classrooms card and click Create Classroom. A 2-step wizard opens.
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Step 1 — Basics

  • Classroom Name (required): e.g., “Mrs. Johnson’s 4th Grade” or “Period 3 Math”
  • Grade Level (optional): A number from 1–12
Click Next to continue.
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Step 2 — Settings

  • Class Goal Amount (optional): A shared classroom savings target shown on the classroom card
  • Starting Balance (optional): Every new student added to this classroom will begin with this balance
The Preview panel shows what your classroom card will look like.
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Create the Classroom

Click Create Classroom — you’ll land on your new classroom workspace.
Animated walkthrough of creating a new classroom

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2. Configure Your Currency

Navigation path to currency settings
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Navigate to Classroom Currency

Go to Settings → Classroom Settings → Currency (page titled Classroom Currency).
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Customize Your Currency

  • Reward System Type: Points System (whole numbers) or Currency System (dollar-style with decimals)
  • Currency Symbol (Currency mode only): Choose from $ £ € ¥ ₹ ₱ ₩ ₦ ฿ ₫ ₴
  • Currency Name: Make it fun! Examples:
    • “Eagle Bucks” or “Eagle Dollars”
    • “Star Points” or “Superstar Cash”
    • “ClassCash” or “Scholar Dollars”
  • Display Currency Name: Toggle on to show the name alongside balances
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Apply Changes

Click Apply Changes to save. Use the Live Preview on the right to see how balances will display.
Animated walkthrough of configuring currency settings
Using a currency theme matching your school mascot or classroom theme increases student engagement!

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3. Add Your Students

Empty students list with Add Student button
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Go to Student Management

From your classroom view, click the Students tab
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Choose Addition Method

Option A: Individual Add
  • Click Add Student to open the Add New Student dialog
  • Enter first name and last name
  • Click Add Student to save
Option B: Bulk Add (faster for a full class)
  • Click Bulk Add in the Students header
  • Fill in the quick-add rows for multiple students
  • All students are added with default settings
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Verify Student List

Review your roster to ensure all students are added correctly

Add Individual Student

Adding a single student

Bulk Add Multiple Students

Adding multiple students at once
Double-check spelling of student names - they’ll see these on their dashboards!

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4. Create Your First Rewards

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Navigate to Global Rewards

Go to Settings → Classroom Settings → Global Rewards.
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Open the Reward Builder

Click the dashed Add New Reward card to open the Create New Global Reward dialog.
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Fill in Reward Details

  • Reward Title: What students see (e.g., “Homework Pass”)
  • Cost: The price in your currency
  • Stock: How many are available before it sells out
  • Select Reward Icon: Pick from the icon library, or Upload Custom Image (optional)
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Add Starter Rewards

Create a mix of low, medium, and high-cost rewards. Here are some ideas:Low Cost (5–10 points)
  • Pencil or eraser
  • Sticker
  • 5 minutes free time
Medium Cost (25–50 points)
  • Homework pass
  • Choose your seat for a day
  • Lunch with teacher
High Cost (100–200+ points)
  • Extra recess time
  • Special privilege for a week
  • Technology time
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Set Availability

For each reward, toggle:
  • Make Reward Visible: Students can see it
  • Auctionable: Can be added to auctions
  • Redeemable: Students can redeem it directly from the shop
Enable both Auctionable and Redeemable for maximum flexibility.
Complete reward creation workflow
Start with “Redeemable” rewards for simplicity. Add auctions later once students understand the basic system.

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5. Award Your First Points

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Open Your Classroom Workspace

From the dashboard, click your classroom to open its workspace.
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Award the Whole Class

Click Award All Students in the action toolbar. Enter an Amount and a Reason for Award (e.g., “Great participation today!”), then confirm.
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Award an Individual Student

Click a student card and use Give Points to open the dialog. Set an amount, add a reason, and confirm. Quick-action buttons let you award or deduct preset amounts in one click.
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Watch Balances Update

Students see their balances update immediately on their dashboards. Every transaction is logged in the Transactions page.
Complete point awarding workflow showing balance update

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You’re All Set! 🎉

Your classroom economy is now live! Here’s what to do next:

Generate QR Codes

Enable students to access their dashboards

Set Up Classroom Jobs

Create paid jobs for regular earning opportunities

Create Achievement Badges

Automatically reward milestones

Configure Payment Schedule

Set when automated payments occur (NEW!)

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Common First-Week Tips

  • Introduce the currency concept
  • Explain how to earn points
  • Show them the rewards they can work toward
  • Demonstrate the student dashboard
  • Be more generous the first week to build excitement
  • Catch students doing things right
  • Create quick wins to hook students on the system
  • Ensure low-cost rewards exist
  • Celebrate first purchases publicly
  • Let multiple students “win” early to build momentum
  • Ask students what rewards they want
  • Adjust prices based on what’s too easy/hard to afford
  • Let students help shape the economy
Questions? Check our FAQ or contact support anytime!