Relationship Between Learning Interest and Numerical Ability and Mathematics Achievement of Fifth-Grade Students in Public Elementary Schools in Pangkep Regency

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between learning interest and numerical ability with mathematics learning achievement among fifth-grade students in public elementary schools in Pangkep. Using a quantitative correlational design, the research involved 120 students selected through proportional random sampling. Data were collected using a learning interest questionnaire and a standardized numerical ability test, while mathematics achievement data were obtained from students’ final semester scores. The results show that learning interest significantly correlates with mathematics achievement (r = 0.48, p < 0.05), numerical ability also shows a strong correlation with achievement (r = 0.62, p < 0.05), and both variables together significantly contribute to mathematics achievement (R = 0.71). These findings emphasize the importance of fostering positive learning attitudes and strengthening students’ basic numerical skills to improve mathematics outcomes in elementary schools