1. Mike Bucata Cep 802 Design project
Sandbagging Sam
Mike Bucata
Cep 802
Design project

2. Case Summary-Who is Sam?
17 year old high school junior male
High ability, earns A’s
Turns in all work assigned
Major procrastinator
Test/Quiz crammer
Major lack of participation in classroom activities
Likes social aspect of class and school

3. Motivational Problem “Too cool for school” Lack of effort for learning
Completion of work and good grades is good enough
More concerned with social acceptance than learning and giving effort
Believes rewards(good grades) aren’t contingent on effort, but only his high abilities

4. Design Goal
Change Sam’s perception of ability with regards to learning and achieving mastery
Change Sam’s view of personal self-worth in regards to his emphasis on social acceptance over learning and giving effort

5. Strategies Variation in instruction
-one-on-one meetings with Sam about certain topics covered in class
-goal setting during meetings
-personal self-evaluation of his performance in class during meetings
Create a positive and mutual bond that emphasizes on caring for Sam’s best interests

6. Rationale Form a mutual trusting relationship with Sam
Communicate that I care and looking out for the best interests of Sam
Change goals from performance-based to learning –based
Combine Sam’s interests to goal setting
Change how Sam views learning and help mold his goals and behaviors for the future

7. Expected Outcomes
Sam will no longer focus on his social status with his peers, but rather will take greater pride and passion in his learning efforts
Sam will begin to focus on the learning PROCESS, and not so much on the completion of work or achieving good grades.