Examining the effect of tutoring on motivation in teaching mathematics

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect of edutainment method on mathematics learning motivation in elementary school students in tutoring environment by comparing it with non-edutainment method and Identify the factors that influence the effectiveness of edutainment method in increasing mathematics learning motivation. 75 elementary students (37 received edutainment and 38 received a non-edutainment method) were involved in this study. Primary data was on a motivational scale, and secondary data was done by interview. This research was conducted using a mixed method approach consisting of a quantitative approach and a qualitative approach. The quantitative approach was used to determine the effectiveness of the teaching method, while the qualitative approach was used to collect additional data on what makes students happy and motivated in learning. From the results of the focus group discussions conducted, qualitative information was obtained about various things that can make students happy and excited in undergoing learning, including the availability of friendly and good teaching staff, the availability of teaching aids, interesting subject matter, having studied the material before, and comfortable learning space conditions.

Keywords

• Motivation
• Mathematics learning
• Tutoring
• Learning motivation

Thanks

Thank you to all participants who have been willing to voluntarily participate in this study. hopefully the results of this study will provide benefits for the development of education, especially the use of effective and more effective teaching methods.

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