UDC 37.015.3

ACADEMIC MOTIVATION AS A FACTOR IN ENHANCING UNDERSTANDING AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT 
IN PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN Academic motivation as a factor in enhancing understanding and intellectual development 
in primary school children

Published in Journal of Pedagogical Studies · Volume 10, Issue 4 · Pages 162–167 · Rubric: PEDAGOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12737/2500-3305-2025-10-4-162-167
Received: 31.10.2025 Accepted: 31.10.2025 Published: 31.10.2025
This article explores the importance of fostering understanding and intellectual development among primary school children. It investigates how academic motivation influences both their comprehension and cognitive growth. The paper presents the findings of an empirical study on this topic.
understanding, intellectual development, academic motivation, primary school children
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