THE EFFECT OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING MODELS ON STUDENT MOTIVATION AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Abstract

Abstract: This study was conducted at SMP Negeri 2 Pontianak to test the effect of project-based
learning (PjBL) on students' motivation levels and learning outcomes, and to understand the extent to
which perceptions of mathematics learning are related to motivation and learning outcomes. The method
used was an experiment with a posttest-only control design. The analysis showed that applying the PjBL
model significantly affected learning motivation (sig value = 0.045) and learning outcomes (sig value =
0.000). In addition, there was a significant positive relationship between students' perceptions of
mathematics learning and their motivation to learn (sig value = 0.000), although the relationship was not
found with learning outcomes (sig value = 0.933). Overall, the interaction between students' perceptions
and motivation on learning outcomes did not show a significant effect (sig value = 0.358). Therefore, it
can be concluded that the use of the project-based learning model is effective in improving student’s
motivation and learning outcomes.
Keywords: Project-based learning, motivation, learning outcomes