The purpose of this study was to determine the effects that result when truant and tardy junior high school students with learning disabilities are used as tutors for younger LD pupils. After 6 weeks of tutoring, the 16 tutors made significant gains in locus of control. In addition, most of the tutors showed a decrease in truant and tardy behaviors.
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