The Love Component of the Hope Wheel through Students’ Mini -Project in Mathematics: Task - Based Learning (TBL)
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https://doi.org/10.46328/ijses.6363Keywords:
Love, The Hope Wheel, Task based learning (TBL), Inductive teaching, Deductive teachingAbstract
This study explores the manifestation of the Love component within the Wheel of Hope framework during mathematics project work among secondary students. Drawing on the principles of positive psychology and affective learning, the research investigates how students express happiness, care, and connection while completing collaborative math projects. Using a qualitative observational design, data was collected through classroom observations, student reflections, and online surveys through the Google Form. The findings reveal that students frequently expressed emotional engagement characterized by joy, mutual support, appreciation for problem-solving, and satisfaction upon task completion. These behaviors exemplify the Love dimension of the Wheel of Hope, highlighting how affective experiences contribute to motivation and persistence in mathematics learning. The study suggests that integrating effective components into mathematics education can foster deeper learning and emotional well-being, positioning love and happiness as essential contributors to academic success and personal growth
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