Increasing Self-Confidence of Indonesian Low Ability Student with Green's Motivational Strategies

Abstract

Self-confidence is the important factor of mathematical learning, But in the reality, many 8th grade students do not have good self-confidence. To increasing the self-confidence is used Green's motivational strategies. So the purpose of the research is to know whether the Green's motivational strategies can increase the self-confidence of 8th grade students. The research focus on Indonesian junior high school student with lower ability. The research used qualitative research method, with basic qualitative research approach design. The activity included teaching material development and interview with student. From all conversation on the interview with students, students have satisfied feel. Students's self-confidence has changed better. All students show up that they can handle all matematical problems.