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2 The Function of Learning Motivation Sadirman states 2003: 85 that there are three functions of learning motivation: 1 to push someone to do something, to become a motivator that spread energy to everyone. In this case, motivation is an activator of every activity they do; 2 to determine behaviors to achieve an expected goal. Therefore, motivation can determine behaviors and activities that have to be done according to the formulation of the goal; 3 to select behaviors which is to determine what to do in order to achieve a goal by eliminating useless behaviors. Hamzah B. Uno 2008: 17 explains that the functions of learning motivation are: 1 to push someone to do something to fulfill needs; 2 to determine the expected purposes; 3 to determine behaviors that have to be done. Further, motivation can function as an attempt and achiever. A good learning motivation will make good achievement. Based on some opinions above, it is concluded that the function of learning motivation is as an activator to fulfill individual needs in order to achieve better by doing great efforts. 3 The Characteristics of Learning Motivation Motivation that lies within someone have characteristics, as follows Sadirman, 2011: 83: 1 being diligent in doing assignments; 2 being persistent in facing learning difficulties; 3 showing interests to learning activities; 4 being independent; 5 being able to defense arguments; 6 not easily giving up on things he she believes; 7 being excited in looking for and solving difficult questions. Characteristics of learning motivation according to Hamzah B. Uno 2008: 23 are classified into: 1 passions and desires to be successful; 2 motivation and needs to learn; 3 hopes and dreams in the future; 4 awards in learning; 5 stimulating activities; 6 conducive learning environments. From the characteristics above, students who have high motivation tend to be diligent in learning. They do not get bored easily. They are persistent when they face problems in learning. It means that they do not give up easily when they find difficulties in learning activities. They like to solve problems because there are desires and motivation to achieve success in the future. 4 The Efforts to Build Learning Motivation Motivation is one of the factors that influences the effectiveness of learning processes. Motivation pushes students to actively engage in the learning activities. If a student does not have motivation in learning, it will disturb the learning processes. Therefore, teachers need to do efforts to build students’ learning motivation in order to stimulate them to engage to the learning