Motivating Factors in Learning Mathematics
Date
2021
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Faculty of Education
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.
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learning mathematics, Grade XI students