Motivating Factors in Learning Mathematics

Abstract

The main purpose of this research was to find out the motivating factors of learning mathematics and the strategies taken by the teacher to motivate the students for learning mathematics. The research design of the study was qualitative. The research was conducted at Shree Samundra Secondary School, Nuwakot. The sample of this study were 3 students, 1 head teacher, and 2 mathematics teachers altogether six persons were sample of this study. These sample were selected through purposive sampling methods. The tools used in the data collection procedure were interview and classroom observation techniques. Data were analyzed and interpreted by coding, categorizing, and thematizing. Then, it was found that interest of subject matter, good classroom environment, ,innovative teaching method, good behavior of teachers, peer group, appropriate home work, and good home environment were the main motivating factors for learning mathematics. In addition, teaching mathematics using ICT tools, teaching mathematics by using constructivism, teaching mathematics using different games, and teaching mathematics linking with students daily life context were the main strategies use by the teacher to motivate the students for better learning mathematics.