The Effect of Motivation on Academic Performance: Practicum Report

The article is from a practicum report carried out at Rusau Primary School in JOS, Plateau State. The investigation was a case study that examined motivational strategies teachers used in class to develop pupils interest in learning. The population of the study consist of primary three pupils. I (one) pupil was selected for the case study with major problems in reading, writing and identification of letters. A test was administered to spot out those with major problem. The researcher used interview, observation and techniques to obtain relevant information on the study. It was discovered that positive incentives such as reward or praise are move effective than threats or promise of low grades. Recommendations for teachers, government and non-governmental organizations were made.