Here are 10 ideas to motivate students: 1) Establish relationships and high expectations by showing students you believe in their success and will help them achieve it. 2) Set clear objectives for each lesson so students understand what is expected of them. 3) Utilize peer instruction by having students teach each other, which has a 90% retention rate. 4) Try deliberative practice by quizzing students before teaching to identify misconceptions and then discuss as a class.