The Impact of the Reward System on Junior High School Students' Learning Motivation at Tiga Bahasa Mitra Harapan in Madiun

Abstract

Learning motivation is a crucial factor in students' academic success. This study aims to analyze the effect of reward systems on learning motivation among junior high school students at Tiga Bahasa Mitra Harapan Madiun. This quantitative survey research involved 50 students using total sampling technique. The instrument consisted of a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire (27 items) tested for validity (r > 0.361) and reliability (? = 0.919). Data analysis using SPSS 19.0 included prerequisite tests, descriptive analysis, and simple regression. Results showed that reward implementation was in the moderate category (M = 119.00; SD = 8.47), while students' learning motivation was in the high category (M = 65.31; SD = 6.91). Regression analysis yielded a correlation coefficient r = 0.446 with determination r² = 0.199 (p = 0.000), indicating rewards contributed 19.9% to learning motivation. The regression equation ? = 31.745 + 0.348X shows that each one-unit increase in rewards enhances motivation by 0.348 points. The reward system demonstrably exerts a positive and significant influence on learning motivation, although in the moderate category. High student motivation despite moderate reward implementation indicates the dominant role of intrinsic factors (80.1%). This study recommends optimizing reward systems through diversification, consistency, and integration with pedagogical strategies that cultivate intrinsic motivation.