Correlation of Learning Interest with Learning Discipline of Grade 5 Students at Elementary School 12 Singkawang Tengah

Korelasi Minat Belajar Dengan Kedisiplinan Belajar Siswa Kelas 5 Di SDN 12 Singkawang Tengah

Abstract

Low academic achievement among students is often associated with a lack of interest and discipline in learning. This study aims to determine the correlation between learning interest and learning discipline among fifth-grade students at Eelementary School 12 Singkawang Tengah. This research employs a quantitative approach with a correlational type. The subjects in this study are 29 fifth grade students Eelementary School 12 Singkawang Tengah. Data collection instruments are questionnaires that have been tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis is conducted using the Pearson product moment correlation technique. The results show a correlation between learning interest and learning discipline among fifth-grade students at Eelementary School 12 Singkawang Tengah. This indicates that the higher the students' learning interest, the higher their learning discipline. These findings have implications for teachers and schools to enhance students' learning interest in order to improve learning discipline, ultimately leading to improved academic achievement.