Improving Students Motivation in Learning Grammar through Interactive Grammar Activities

Learning grammar is often perceived as difficult and uninteresting by secondary school students, leading to low motivation and limited participation in classroom activities. This study investigated the effectiveness of interactive grammar activities in improving students’ motivation in learning grammar. The research was conducted in an nineth-grade class at SMP Islam Darul Muttaqien nwdi serijata, Desa Perian using observation, questionnaires, and interviews. The results revealed that students showed moderate participation but low enthusiasm at the beginning of the lesson. Questionnaire data from 24 students indicated strong interest in English and a high desire for interactive learning, although most students struggled with grammar rules and lacked confidence. Interviews supported these findings, showing that students considered grammar difficult and were discouraged by a noisy class environment. However, they expressed positive attitudes toward engaging activities such as games, discussion, and practice-based tasks. Overall, the findings suggest that interactive grammar activities have strong potential to enhance students’ motivation by increasing their involvement and reducing anxiety during grammar learning.