The teacher's role in increasing

learners' motivation

National philosophy of Education

Education in Malaysia is an on going effort towards

further developing the potential of individuals in a
holistic and integrated manner so as to produce
individuals
who
are
intellectually,
spiritually,
emotionally and physically balanced and harmonious,
based on a firm belief in God. Such an effort is
designed to produce Malaysian citizens who are
knowledgeable and competent, who possess high
moral standards, and who are responsible and
capable of achieving a high level of personal well-being
as well as being able to contribute to the betterment of
the family, the society and the nation at large.

Mathematics curriculum aims:

The Malaysian school mathematics curriculum aims to develop

mathematical knowledge, competency and inculcate
positive attitudes towards mathematics among pupils.
While the Mathematics curriculum prepares pupils to cope
with daily life challenges,
the Additional Mathematics curriculum provides an exposure
to the level of mathematics appropriate for science and
technology related careers.
As with other subjects in the secondary school curriculum,
Additional Mathematics aims to inculcate noble values
and love for the nation in the development of a holistic
person, who in turn will be able to contribute to the
harmony and prosperity of the nation and its people.

The Additional Mathematics curriculum

for secondary schools aims to:

develop pupils with indepth mathematical

knowledge and ability,

use mathematics
responsibly and
effectively in
communications and
problem solving,

Be able to pursue
further studies and
embark on science
and technology
related careers.

What would make you try harder or make math

more interesting to you?

Math would be more interesting if teachers found

ways to incorporate it into everyday life so
that it could become more than just a subject.
Playing review games in order to help
remember math questions!
Nothing really, just some confidence.
Lessons are hard because there is not a lot of
time for a teacher to be with us in math.
More complex math would interest me.
If there was a reward.


The roots of students motivation are in their
home environment.
Increasing their engagement and motivation
should be a priority for teachers and
administrators.

Intrinsic motivation

Intrinsic
motivatio
n

the lesson must be

closely linked to the
interests and
experiences of particular
learners and be
presented within
familiar, authentic
guidelines.
Learners are attentive
and motivated when
they notice their needs
are being fulfilled.

Intrinsic
motivatio
n

It is also valuable to
stimulate students
curiosity by providing
challenging but
achievable learning
activities in order all our
students can succeed.
Teachers can encourage
learners to take
ownership in learning,
help them to identify
and decide for
themselves the relevant
learning goals, and
provide continuous
support.

Extrinsic motivation.

One of
Students
Meaningful,
teachers' main
motivation for
purposeful
concerns is to
learning activities which
help students
mathematics
make learning
perceive why increases when
relevant to
they are
they see students lives
learning
connections
and show how
mathematics
between what
mathematics
and what
they do in the
skills can be
possibilities it classroom and
applied in the
can open for what they hope
real world can
them.
to do with the
be especially
mathematics in
valuable.
the future.

Questio
n
1
2
3

Correct answer Did I get this

wrong? why?

What should I do
about it?

4
5

Encourage student to look for patterns in their errors.

Form for review and feedback on test

Reasons for wrong answer

Careless mistakes
Typographical errors
(knew the answer but didnt
markstudents
it correctly)
Point
to helpful
strategies including being
more careful and checking
work before turning it in.

(should have known the

answer but read the
question so quickly an
important word was skipped
or similar error related to
work habits)

Reasons for wrong answer

Misconception
(student thought he knew the
answer
but
was mistaken
his
Point
students
to helpful
understanding)
strategies including
different types of studying

Lack of knowledge
(student truly didnt know
@ had no clue)

Approaches to studying each are different based on

the discipline

Be specific with the plans.

Based on the kinds of questions student got
wrong.
Focus either about the concepts @ skills

Can we do @ show:

show them how to become independent and

responsible learners.
This aim can be achieved on condition that the
teacher shows his own enthusiasm and eagerness.
Students have to feel appreciated, supported and
welcome by the teacher who loves his job and wants
to establish a good relationship with the learners.
A positive learning atmosphere and giving chances
to all students by involving them into classroom
performances, and projects that can be entirely
helpful in a learning process.

The effectiveness in teaching doesnt depend on teacher efforts

alone. It depends on how well teacher support and motivate
their students.

Communication

Refer to the video presented by Pn Marsuria in

Mathematics Education SUMMIT recently.
Where she talked about how teacher should
deliver their instruction regarding the important
of mathematics communication.
Teacher should realize that we shouldn't let
students feel anxiety of mathematics especially
Additional mathematics.


Make use of website & find anything that can
bring up the your students attention in math.
https://mathreasoninginventory.com


To sum up, the teachers role in increasing
learners motivation is unquestionably
significant and by introducing variety into
teaching methods he can not only motivate
them positively, but also make them stay
motivated for a long time.

The
The
The
The

mediocre teacher tells.

good teacher explains.
superior teacher demonstrates.
great teacher inspires.
William

Arthur Ward