The extent to which motivational strategies work with individual learners is closely related to the extent that they satisfy or reward fundamental human drives toward achievement, acceptance, knowledge and activity. (Author)

Granite School District, Salt Lake City, Utah, has developed an elementary consumer education program designed for infusion into regular subject matter teaching. This article presents goals and starter activities from each of the project's eight topic areas: money management, income determination, basic economics, advertising, purchasing, energy,…

Two tools for helping students develop a sense of responsibility for their learning are presented. An "I Can" chart encourages students to reflect on their learning and state on a chart what they can do after a skill has been learned. A "My Goals" list helps students set personal goals based on class objectives. (SM)

Techniques for helping students who are inconsistent in their efforts and their work are discussed. (MT)