GEN BIONIX: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Biologi
Vol 4 No 1 (2026): GEN BIONIX: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Biologi

Learning Motivation and Biology Achievement Among 11th-Grade Students: An Analysis of Strengths and Weaknesses at SMA Negeri 1 Idanogawo

Hendra setiawan Gulo (Department of Biology Education, Universitas Nias, Indonesia)
Trisca Meilani Gulo (Department of Biology Education, Universitas Nias, Indonesia)
Cil Darni Hura (Department of Biology Education, Universitas Nias, Indonesia)
Melda Halawa (Department of Biology Education, Universitas Nias, Indonesia)
Natalia Kristiani Lase (Department of Agrotechnology, Universitas Nias, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 Jun 2026

Abstract

The low level of active student engagement in biology learning and suboptimal learning outcomes are issues that need to be examined empirically. This study aims to describe the level of learning motivation and perceptions of biology learning outcomes, as well as to identify indicators of weaknesses among 11th-grade students at Idanogawo State High School 1. The study employed a descriptive quantitative approach using a 14-item Yes/No questionnaire distributed via Google Forms to 23 valid respondents in May 2026. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including the mean, median, mode, standard deviation, and the percentage of responses per item. The results showed that the average learning motivation score was 5.48 out of a maximum of 6 (91.3%), while the average learning achievement score was 6.78 out of a maximum of 8 (84.8%). A total of 52.2% of students fell into the moderate category and 21.7% into the high category. The strongest motivational factors were found in the awareness of the importance of biology and the earnestness in completing assignments (100%), while the greatest weaknesses were found in independent learning outside of class hours (69.6%) and the willingness to ask questions when unsure (43.5%). Descriptively, there was a consistent pattern between motivation scores and perceptions of learning outcomes, confirming that learning motivation is positively correlated with students’ biology learning outcomes.

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Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Humanities Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Education Environmental Science Other

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About the Journal GEN BIONIX: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Biologi is a peer-reviewed journal that accepts and publishes scholarly articles in the field of biology education, including the application of biological research findings in learning contexts. The journal aims to bridge the gap between ...