Increasing Motivation Learning Using Contextual Learning Approach to the Study of Natural Science Students . The purpose of this study was to determine the contextual learning steps in an effort to increase student motivation , learning science . The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method , with data processing techniques and tools to use : a ) . Direct observation techniques Dangan tool check list as a list of teachers and observation sheet observation sheet student motivation . b ) . Communications Engineering evaluation form questions . Based on observations of teachers , observation of student learning outcomes , and the results of interviews conducted in the first cycle and second cycle in dapati during the implementation of learning students were active , creative, innovative , students seemed happy , earnest and attentive when learning takes place , it can be concluded that an increase in motivation to learn by using contextual learning approach to learning science students