18 students were taught Grade 9 mathematics in a Glasser approach in which need-satisyfing strategies were used. 16 control students were traditionally taught the regular program. Pre- and posttest scores on an Alberta Education Achievement examination and a teacher-designed questionnaire showed groups scored similarly on achievement but the Glasser group had a significantly more positive mean on attitude at posttest, supporting Glasser's position for attitude only.
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