The Effect of Classroom Management on Pupils’ Motivation to Learn

This study aims to analyse the effect of classroom management on students’ motivation to learn in the Akidah Akhlak subject for Year 10 pupils at MAN 1 Padangsidimpuan. This study employed a quantitative approach using a survey method. The results indicate that classroom management has a positive and significant effect on students’ learning motivation. The results of the simple linear regression test showed a regression coefficient of 0.686 with a significance level of 0.000 (<0.05) and a t-value of 11.655. Furthermore, the coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.632 indicates that classroom management contributes 63.2 per cent to students’ learning motivation, whilst the remaining 36.8 per cent is influenced by other factors outside the scope of this study. These findings suggest that the better the classroom management practised by teachers, the higher the students’ learning motivation. This study implies that classroom management is a key aspect that teachers must prioritise in creating a conducive learning environment, enhancing student engagement, and supporting successful learning in the subject of Akidah Akhlak. Therefore, efforts to enhance teachers’ competencies in classroom management must continue as a means of improving students’ motivation and the quality of their learning.