The Formation of Motivational Sphere for Learning Activity under Conditions of Change of One of Its Leading Components

This article discusses ways to implement a
differentiated approach to developing academic motivation for
mathematical studies which relies on defining the primary structural
characteristics of motivation. The following characteristics are
considered: features of realization of cognitive activity, meaningmaking
characteristics, level of generalization and consistency of
knowledge acquired by personal experience. The assessment of the
present level of individual student understanding of each component
of academic motivation is the basis for defining the relevant
educational strategy for its further development.

• M. Rodionov
• Z. Dedovets

• Learning activity
• mathematics
• motivation
• student.

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