1 The Influence of Perceived Mathematics Application on Students’ Motivation to Learn Mathematics by Lawal, R. F. (Mrs) 08029332068; femifolawal256@gmail.com Department of Mathematics/Statistics, Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka and Ijadunola, K. T. (Mr) 07051990362; kolathom@gmail.com Department of Mathematics/Statistics, Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of perceived application of Mathematics on non-science pre-service teachers’ motivation to learn mathematics. A sample of 168 students (54 males and 114 females) of Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka were selected. The sampling was purposive as participants were limited to non-science students in the institution. This study was guided by two research questions and two hypotheses, analysis of data revealed that mean perception of mathematics application is very low while motivation correlated highly with pre-service teachers’ perception of mathematics application. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that pre-service teachers should be well enlightened about the importance of mathematical knowledge to teaching and learning as well as to life in general so that they will be better motivated to study and appreciate the subject. Keywords: mathematics, motivation, application, perception, gender