Grade as the Motivational Factor in Learning Mathematics

Abstract

In this research the motivation for learning mathematics was tested,as well as the effect of grades on the motivation of primary school level students. On a sample of N=100 participants, primary school students, we conducted a survey, the results of which show that the participants are more motivated with extrinsic factors, then intrinsic factors for learning mathematics. Grades are the main factor that has the most influence on the motivation level of students for learning mathematics, because students need good grades for their further education. The results also show that punishment and rewards from parents for bad and good grades has no effect on the motivation level of students.

The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Challenges of E-Assessment of Calculus Courses in Higher Education: A Case Study in Saudi Arabia

“…Its validity and appropriateness have been investigated in the literature. Until now, assigning numerical or alphabetical grades has been the most common approach in education to represent students' achievements or knowledge and is the ultimate goal of most educational systems (Rešić et al, 2017). However, the assigned grades are not always satisfiable or agreed upon by students or their families (Rešić & Halilčević, 2014).…”