Pancaran Pendidikan
Vol 7, No 1 (2018)

Motivation in Mathematics Learning

A A N Fuqoha (Universitas Sebelas Maret)
Budiyono Budiyono (Universitas Sebelas Maret)
D Indriati (Universitas Sebelas Maret)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Feb 2018

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to know the motivation of mathematics learning in high school students of 10th grade. Data collection method is done in the form of survey conducted in Purbalingga. The instrument used is a questionnaire of motivation to learn math. Interview method is also done to get additional data which is used as supporting data in conducting analysis of data obtained previously. The result of the survey shows that the students of both schools have a high motivation to learn math with an average of 3.39. Based on the results of the analysis, a lot of the students who have high learning motivation on math dissatisfied with the value of daily tests and examinations with an average index of 2.31. It shows that high learning motivation is not enough to get a satisfactory value. The statement was corroborated by points on the understanding of mathematical material that was only able to obtain an average index of 2.56. Based on the results of interviews from 3 students, they wanted to use a good learning media that had three characteristic, that was a learning media that taught students not to give up easily, that was able to bring out a sense of pleasure, and that was challenging. Therefore, beside high learning motivation, understanding of mathematics materials supported by the use of good learning media is also required.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

pancaran

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Chemistry Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Physics

Description

Pancaran Pendidikan is an online-International Journal dedicated to publishing the good quality research and non reserach in 1. Natural Science (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology) education 2. Social Science (Economy, Geography, and History) education 3. Language and humanities education ...