Motivating Underachievers - 172 Strategies for Success is for K-12 educators and parents with special emphasis on students in years 4-12, a time when underachievement is so visible. The author explores practical strategies to deal with self esteem, positive communication, praise, self discovery, goal setting, conflict management, study skills, test skills, organisational skills, note taking, reading speed, memorisation, teaching style, motivation, working with the school system and parental involvement.