This project evaluated a program for enhancing student motivation as evidenced by improved academic growth and increased work completion. The targeted population consisted of fifth graders in a small school in a medium-sized rural community in the Midwest. The problem of lack of achievement motivation and lack of student concern about academic growth was documented by means of spring staffing for special needs students, report cards, anecdotal records from prior teachers, teacher surveys and observations, records of homework completion, student and parent surveys, and teachers' gradebooks. Analysis of probable cause data revealed that lack of motivation stemmed from students' perceptions of non-acceptance and poor self-esteem. Incomplete assignments, partially due to poor organization and time management skills, contributed to the problem, along with the possibility that assignments were not meaningful or enjoyable to students. A review of solution strategies resulted in the selection of two major types of interventions. One was the creation of a homework monitoring program using assignment sheets and program incentives. The other was the use of classroom activities to stimulate and motivate student participation and interest that were supported by cooperative learning and multiple intelligence activities. Post-intervention data indicated increased student achievement motivation, as evidenced by improved academic achievement and a reduction in incomplete assignments. Ten appendices include survey forms and journal pages. (Contains 58 references.) (Author/TJQ)