Math game developer Sokikon, for example, references U.S. Department of Education-funded research correlating its games to progress in test scores and motivation to learn math (up to 15% improvement in one Arizona classroom).

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They are considerably behind girls in reading and writing, motivation, grades, and standardized test scores.

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Chosen for reasons of self-esteem and motivation, the 13-15-year-olds will be mentored by test pilots from the Empire Test Pilot School.

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After his positive test last year, Anthony offered some insight into the amateur's motivation to cheat, saying his obsession with winning drove him to use banned drugs.

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Styris is expected to join the exodus of retired Test stars joining the lucrative Indian Premier League, although he said that was not the motivation for his decision to quit Tests.

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