This research is motivated by the low learning motivation of students, which is evident from their lack of attention, activity, and participation in learning. This study aims to describe the efforts of SKI teachers in enhancing the application of demonstration methods and to understand their role in increasing student learning motivation at MAN 2 Sarolangun. The research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive type. The research subjects consisted of SKI teachers and 21 eighth-grade students. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, and then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model. The research results show that the demonstration method is capable of increasing students' learning motivation. This is evident from the increased attention, activity, and participation of students during the learning process. In addition, the learning becomes more engaging and easier to understand. Supporting factors include the creativity of the teacher, the availability of learning media, and positive student responses, while the inhibiting factors are time constraints and infrastructure limitations. Thus, the demonstration method is effectively used to enhance students' learning motivation in the SKI subject at MAN 2 Sarolangun.
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