Analysis of Students' Motivation to Learn Mathematics in Class XII

Abstract

In learning, motivation is very functioning to encourage students to act, determine the direction of action, go towards the goals to be achieved, and select the actions that must be done. Learning outcomes will be optimal if there is motivation. The more precise the motivation provided, the more successful the learning will be. This study aims to measure and analyze the learning motivation in mathematics among students of Class XII Religion 2 at MA Darul Hikmah Pekanbaru. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study involved all students from Class XII Religion 2, totalling 18 participants. Data were collected through interviews, questionnaires, and observations. The findings indicate that the student's motivation levels are categorized into three levels: high (22%), moderate (28%), and low (50%). Further analysis revealed that the average motivation level for learning mathematics was 70.67%, which is classified as high. These results emphasize the importance of appropriate motivational strategies in mathematics education to enhance learning effectiveness. The study provides insights for educators to develop interventions that could boost students' motivation in mathematics learning.