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Peer reviewedHarrop, Alex; McCann, Chris – Educational Research, 1983
Describes a study that investigated the effects of promising pupils that a letter would be sent to their parents if they showed "good" progress in English comprehension. Results indicated a larger significant increase in scores for those pupils who had been promised a letter to their parents than for those who had not been given this promise. (NRJ)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Modification, Comprehensive Programs, Elementary Education
