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Understanding students’ interest in learning chemistry is essential for educators to design effective teaching strategies and promote academic success. This study aims to investigates the learning interest in chemistry among students at different grade levels in SMAN 7 Kerinci, focusing on the integration of mathematics with chemistry lessons. Through descriptive and comparative analyses, we examine the factors influencing students’ interest in chemistry and its integrative context with mathematics.

This research analyzes high school students' motivation in learning chemistry, investigating its determinants and inter-school differences. Using a quantitative descriptive and comparative approach, data were collected from 207 students across two high schools via a motivation questionnaire, with 156 valid responses retained for analysis. Results revealed a moderate overall level of motivation, with self-efficacy, active learning strategies, and achievement goals emerging as significant factors.