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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 Manage Classrooms button highlighted
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Access Classroom Management

From your dashboard, navigate to Manage Classrooms or click Add Classroom
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Enter Basic Information

Fill in the classroom details:
  • Name: e.g., “Mrs. Johnson’s 4th Grade” or “Period 3 Math”
  • Grade Level: Select the appropriate grade (optional)
  • Academic Year: Automatically set to current year
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Save Your Classroom

Click Create Classroom - you’ll be taken to the classroom settings
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 Currency Settings

Go to Settings → Classroom → Currency Settings
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Customize Your Currency

  • Currency Name: Make it fun! Examples:
    • “Eagle Bucks” or “Eagle Dollars”
    • “Star Points” or “Superstar Cash”
    • “ClassCash” or “Scholar Dollars”
  • Symbol: Choose $ for currency feel, or use points
  • Decimals: Turn on for dollars/cents, off for whole points
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Set Starting Balance

Recommended: 50-100 so students feel they already have something to work with
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 New Student
  • Enter first name, last name
  • Optional: Set custom starting balance
  • Click Add Student
Option B: Bulk Add (Faster for full class)
  • Click Bulk Add Students
  • Fill in the quick-add forms for multiple students
  • All students added at once 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 Rewards

Go to Settings → Classroom → Global Rewards
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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, choose:
  • Shop Only: Students buy directly
  • Auction Only: Students bid competitively
  • Both: Available in shop AND auctions
Complete reward creation workflow
Start with “Shop Only” 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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Use the Transaction System

From your classroom view, click Transactions → Award Points
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Select Recipients

  • Choose individual student(s)
  • Or select entire class for group rewards
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Enter Details

  • Amount: How many points to award
  • Reason: Why they’re earning (e.g., “Great participation today!”)
  • Category: Optional - helps with analytics
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Award Points

Click Award and students will see their balances update immediately!
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 roles 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!