Vol. 8, Issue 1, Part A (2026)

The objective of this study is to assess the current state of problem-solving skills in learning among 9th-grade students and to verify its impact on students' learning motivation. The research design is quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional, based on a sample of 811 students selected randomly and conveniently; data were collected through self-report questionnaires and processed using SPSS 27.0 statistical software. The survey results show that problem-solving skills in learning among 9th-grade students are still somewhat limited in both aspects: understanding the skill and proficiency in performing the skill. Students' learning motivation is at a "fair" level, and problem-solving skills have a positive impact on students' learning motivation. The research results provide further practical evidence on the current state of problem-solving skills in students' learning, as well as their impact on the learning motivation of 9th-grade students. The study also points out some solutions that need to be implemented to develop this skill in students, contributing to improving students' learning motivation and the effectiveness of general education in Vietnam.