Program
Teaching M.A.
Number of Pages
67
Year Approved
2024
First Advisor
Bergeland, John
Second Reader
Jon Moberg
Abstract
This paper examines the effect motivation has on mathematical achievement. In the field of education, student engagement in the classroom is an important topic. By incorporating evidence from various studies and meta-analyses, this paper provides evidence of the positive connection between motivation and mathematical achievement. Specifically, this paper explores the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and various strategies to stimulate both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in the classroom, which range from different instructional strategies to motivation strategies teachers can put to use. Factors outside of the classroom, such as parents' involvement and students' own self-efficacy can also play a role in their motivation in the mathematics classroom.
Degree Name
Teaching M.A.
Document Type
Masterʼs thesis
Recommended Citation
Schlosser, C. (2024). The Effect of Motivation on Mathematical Achievement [Masterʼs thesis, Bethel University]. Spark Repository. https://spark.bethel.edu/etd/1120
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