Jewellery, cash or first cars: Do rewards boost exam grades?

Offering rewards such as jewellery, cash, or first cars for good exam grades can be a motivation for some students, while others may find intrinsic value in education itself. Parents like Leon Smith believe in using financial incentives to encourage their children to study harder. However, psychologist Natasha Tiwari suggests that rewarding effort rather than just grades can lead to more sustainable motivation in students. It's important for parents to recognize the individual needs of their children and approach rewards in a way that fosters a positive relationship with learning.