Tying education to future goals may boost grades more than helping with homework

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - 11:43 in Psychology & Sociology

Helping middle school students with their homework may not be the best way to get them on the honor roll. But telling them how important academic performance is to their future job prospects and providing specific strategies to study and learn might clinch the grades, according to a research review.

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