Application of a Designed Problem-Solving Method With Metacognitive Scaffolding in Biology Instruction to Enhance Students’ Learning Motivation and Academic Achievement

Ethiopia’s education system has undergone numerous reforms to produce competent citizens capable of tackling real-world challenges. This study investigates the effects of a designed problem-solving method with metacognitive scaffolding in enhancing students’ academic motivation and achievement. The study employed design-based research and mixed-methods research, integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches for data collection and analysis. The findings indicate that a designed problem-solving method with metacognitive scaffolding significantly improved students’ motivation to learn and their academic achievements, suggesting the need for further research on its integration into secondary biology education.