Math is often a subject in which students struggle to maintain motivation. In this study, I use student feedback as a way to increase student motivation in my 11th grade math class at High Tech high, an innovative project-based charter in San Diego, California. By using surveys and group discussions, I found out from my students what their current needs were, and then adjusted both my classroom practices and my projects accordingly. I found that this strategy – gathering feedback and acting upon it – helped me to identify ways to create a more motivating environment.
