Motivational Factors among Grade Six Maguindanaoan Learners in Mathematics at Sampao Elementary School
Elmer Solinap
Discipline: Mathematics
Abstract:
This study determined that the mathematics performance of the Grade 6 Maguindanaon learner was influenced by
motivational factors. It adopted a descriptive-correlation research design with 15 learners and 15 parent participants.
The study shared that Grade 6 Maguindanaon learners’ academic performance was generally Fair. Pearson R showed
that the teacher factor affects academic performance. Parent and Peer factors do not affect their academic performance.
Results also showed that the attitude of learners significantly affects their academic performance, but study habits do
not. The mean score and standard deviation of each factor are used to assess them and try to understand their
motivation level. Among the factors related to teacher behavior, these may prove to be significant. These factors
include teachers’ demonstration of well-organized lessons and mastery during the presentation (mean=4.46, Std.
Dev.=0.51); also, when they show enthusiasm or interest in their subject matter (mean=4.67, Std Dev.= 0.51) plus
adjusting instruction method so that it matches the pupils’ learning activities (mean = 4.66, Std. Deviation = 0.48).
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