Stick to a consistent schedule. Children require routine in order to learn properly. A Beka has daily requirements for each student to accomplish. Just as it is a parent's God-given responsibility to teach a child, it is the child's responsibility to complete the assigned tasks. Use responsibility to motivate students to complete school work.
Use engaging and interesting subject material to motivate students. A Beka uses interesting and well-known historical figures in their history programs. Reading about people of good Christian character helps a student model positive behavior. Motivation for doing well comes from emulating positive behaviors of proper role models.
Remind students that A Beka's accredited school credits will transfer to another school if the situation arises. Accreditation means easier acceptance into college. Parents are also motivated to continue homeschooling when they are secure in the knowledge that credits earned through A Beka have meaning in the real world.
Invest in high-quality teaching tools. This allows parents to offer the best Christian educational experience to their children. Knowing that you are teaching your children with a high-quality curriculum helps parents stay focused and motivated through difficult times. High-quality curriculum motivates students to do well because it engages them and holds the student's interest.
Choose the video course option to motivate students by having master teachers deliver subject matter. Teachers in the video courses are passionate about their subject matter. When the teacher presents subjects in an interesting manner, students are naturally curious and motivated to do well. Watching a video breaks up the monotony of reading and textbooks. Keeping subject matter interesting encourages students to complete assignments.