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Intrinsic Motivation in Mathematics
LearningGilbert Hernandez
Motivational decline
“Motivation declines across childhood through adolescence… the motivation to learn math exhibits the most severe decline” (Gottfried et al., 2007, p.317).
Rationale of the study
Extrinsic motivation
The use of extrinsic motivators can be counterproductive by lowering the students’ intrinsic motivation (Gagne & Deci, 2005).
Description of the Project
Children who develop their intrinsic motivation are more likely to succeed on long term goals than those motivated by extrinsic factors (Middleton & Midgley, 2002).
What intrinsic motivators do student perceive as most important to learning mathematics in 4 specific 8th grade algebra 1 classes?
Research Question
1. Competency 2. Autonomy 3. Relatedness
4. Fear 5. Self-efficacy 6. Effort
Variables
Beginning of 3rd Trimester
Survey◦ Likert scale
Mixed method◦ Grade, gender◦ Free response
Method
Two variables emerged with a mean score above 4 out of a possible 5.
Results
Competency
Autonomy
Relatedness
Fear Self-efficacy
Effort
4.22 3.20 4.24 3.96 3.90 3.73
Performance vs. motivator◦ Relatedness = 4.83◦ Competence = 4.17
other variables 2.8, 3.0, 3.0, 3.5
Results by Gender
Qualitative Results
Other Findings
Mathematical Practices 1. Make sense of problems and persevere in
solving them. 3. Construct viable arguments and critique
the reasoning of others.
5. Use appropriate tools strategically.
Common Core Connections
Create meaningful activities
Increase collaborative learning (equity) Access
◦ “Unmotivated students can become willing participants if tasks are tailored to their interests, or if students are given the opportunity to fulfill social needs by working with their friends” (Schoenfelder, 2006, p.345).
Implications
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