Descriptive Study on Student Interest and Learning Outcomes in Basic Physics Course in the Mathematics Education Study Program at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram 2024-2025

Abstract

This study examines the learning outcomes of Basic Physics among Mathematics Education students at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), Mataram University, during the 2024–2025 academic year. The research aims to identify key factors influencing academic success, with particular emphasis on students’ learning interest. A mixed methods approach was employed, using exam scores, learning interest questionnaires, and classroom observations as data collection instruments. The results show that most students achieved good learning outcomes, with scores ranging from 70 to 79, while a small proportion of students obtained scores below 70 and therefore require special academic support. Simple linear regression analysis indicates a very strong relationship between learning interest and learning outcomes, with learning interest contributing up to 99.44% to students’ academic achievement. These findings highlight the crucial role of learning interest in improving academic performance and underscore the importance of implementing instructional strategies that enhance student motivation, as well as providing targeted assistance for students with low achievement.