Abstract:The purpose of this study was to prove that the Question Generation Strategy (QGS) can develop students' reading comprehension. This research was limited in literal and inferential/interpretative understanding in descriptive…
tive texts. The researcher applied a quasi-experimental research design. The sample of this study was class VIII A as an experimental class consisted of 22 students and Vlll C as a control class of 22 students. Data collection was carried out through pre-test and post-test. The results of this study show that there is a significant increased of students’ score who were taught by using Question Generation Strategy (QGS). The increasement can be seen from the change of student qualification from previously poor to fair. Furthemore the t-count value is 5.26 while the t-table is 1.68 which means the t-count is higher than the t-table. Thus the research hypothesis is accepted. In other words, the use of the Question Generation Strategy (QGS) can develop reading comprehension of grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 7 Palu. It implies that teachers are suggested to use the Question Generation Strategy (QGS) in teaching reading comprehension, especially in the junior high school level.
Abstract:This research is a descriptive qualitative research that aims to determine the planning, process, and results of mastery of vocabulary through animated video media in class VIII students of IT Junior High School Al-Fikri…
Makassar. The type of research is classroom action research which was conducted in 2 cycles. The research subjects were 29 students of class VIII of IT Al-Fikri Junior High School Makassar. Data collection techniques using observation and tests. The average test score of students in cycle I was 73% then increased in cycle II 91%. Thus, it can be seen that the results of learning Arabic vocabulary through animated video media can be said to have succeeded in improving mastery of Arabic vocabulary in class VIII students of IT Al-Fikri Junior High School Makassar.
Abstract:The use of technology in education is an alternative to improve the quality and quantity of results and processes, including sources in learning where teachers and students are required to actively use technology in the…
teaching and learning process. This research is a quantitative research with a quasi-experimental method . The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the use of creative problem solving learning media based on technology using the Quizizz application on student learning outcomes in the Indonesian language subject of class VIII SMP Negeri 1 Cina, Bone Regency. The research was conducted in March-May 2024. The research location was at SMP Negeri 1 Cina, Bone Regency. Respondents were 35 students consisting of 19 male respondents and 16 female respondents. Data analysis techniques used the help of excel and spss applications. The results of the study showed that there was an effect of the use of creative problem solving learning media based on technology using the Quizizz application on student learning outcomes p value <0.05. the conclusion of this study is that there is an effect of the use of creative problem solving learning media based on technology using the Quizizz application on student learning outcomes.
Abstract: The objective of this research was to prove whether using Choral Reading strategy can improve reading comprehension of the eight grade students of SMP Negeri 13 Palu. This research limited the use of Choral Reading strategy…
strategy in improving students’ reading comprehension, which focuses on literal meaning and descriptive text. This research used quasi-experimental research design involving an Experimental class and a control class. The sample of this research were students of VII B as the experimental class, which consisted of 31 students, and the students of VIII A as the control class, which consisted of 31 students. The data was collected through pre-test and post-test. The result confirmed that the mean score of the experimental class had increased from 44.87 to 73.83. On the other hand, in the control class, it has increased from 48.29 to 62.64. The result of the test was analyzed statistically by applying 0.05 level significance. The researcher found that the value of the t-counted was higher than the t-table (4.59 > 1.67). In the other words, the implementation of choral reading strategy can develop students’ reading comprehension of the eighth-grade students of SMP Negeri 13 Palu. This strategy has a significant impact on the English learning process, especially helping students in reading comprehension to find information about the text and understand the entire meaning of the text, so that students can practice choral reading as their independent reading comprehension strategy in the future.
Abstract:Hutan mangrove adalah tempat yang penting bagi ekosistem kelautan dan sebagai penjaga pantai dari abrasi. Salah satu daerah yang mempunyai hutan mangrove dan cukup rentan dengan terjadinya abrasi adalah Desa Kuala Merbau…
di Kecamatan Pulau Merbau Kabupaten Kepulauan Meranti. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran dan pemahaman siswa tentang pentingnya mangrove dalam mencegah terjadi abrasi. Kegiatan ini melibatkan Siswa SMP Negeri 2 pulau merbau kelas VIII Secara umum, kegiatan ini berjalan dengan lancar diharapkan dengan adanya kegiatan ini, masyarakat Desa Kuala Merbau dapat memahami dan mengambil manfaat besar yang dimiliki oleh mangrove serta mencegah Desa dari abrasi.
Abstract:Penelitian Tindakan Kelas ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa kelas VIII pada mata pelajaran seni musik bernyanyi lagu daerah secara unisono melalui penerapan model pembelajaran Problem…
Based Learning (PBL). Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas dengan tahapan mulai dari merencanakan pembelajaran, melaksanakan, observasi dan refleksi, yang dilakukan dari siklus I sampai siklus II dan seterusnya sampai diperoleh rekomendasi, hasil belajar peserta didik dan daya serap klasikal peserta didik pada siklus belajar terakhir tuntas. Subyek penelitian dalam penelitian ini adalah peserta didik kelas VII SMP Negeri 15 Kerinci. Jumlah peserta didik kelas VIII yang diteliti sebanyak 16 orang. Penelitian dilaksanakan dari tanggal 07 Januari 2023 – 05 Februari 2023. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa motivasi dan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran seni musik materi bernyanyi lagu daerah secara unisono mengalami peningkatan, mulai dari siklus I ke siklus II, Hasil belajar peserta didik mengalami peningkatan selama menggunakan model pembelajaran problem based learning. Peningkatan hasil belajar tampak pada jumlah peserta yang mencapai KKM bertambah banyak dan meningkat sebesar 32,14%. Nilai rata-rata hasil belajar di siklus I sebesar 71,66 dan pada siklus II rata- rata hasil belajar meningkat menjadi 85,69. Kemudian tanggapan dan sikap peserta didik terhadap model problem based learning yang diterapkan sangat positif.
Abstract:Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) ini dilatarbelakangi oleh rendahnya hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran Seni Budaya khususnya materi pokok memahami gerak tari tradisional dengan menggunakan penerapan metode demonstrasi.…
si. Hal ini disebabkan karena proses pembelajaran yang bersifat konvensional yakni lebih terpusat pada guru. Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar siswa pada pembelajaran Seni Budaya tentang gerak tari tradisional di kelas VIII 3 SMP Negeri 1 Kualasimpang melalui penerapan metode demonstrasi. Manfaat Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) ini yaitu memberikan sumbang pemikiran dalam merenovasi pembelajaran dari teacher center ke student center melalui penerapan metode demonstrasi. Dengan demikian, siswa akan terlibat secara langsung dalam mencari, menemukan, dan menggali pengetahuannya sendiri. Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang terdiri dari 2 siklus. Data dalam penelitian ini diperoleh dari guru (observer) dan siswa melalui observasi, tes, dan dokumentasi. Berdasarkan data hasil penelitian dari siklus I sampai siklus II, diperoleh data bahwa aktivitas dan hasil belajar siswa dalam proses pembelajaran melalui penerapan metode demonstrasi mengalami peningkatan secara signifikan dari pembelajaran sebelumnya yang menggunakan metode ceramah. Jadi, kesimpulannya adalah penerapan metode demonstrasi dapat meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar siswa pada pembelajaran Seni Budaya tentang gerak tari tradisional berdasarkan unsur pendukung tari iringan di kelas VIII 3 SMP Negeri 1 Kualasimpang.
Abstract:Twenty-first-century science education requires students not only to master scientific concepts but also to possess critical thinking skills to analyze, evaluate, and solve problems logically. The reality in schools indicates…
cates that science learning is still frequently teacher-centered, resulting in students’ conceptual understanding and critical thinking skills not being optimally developed. This study aimed to determine the relationship between conceptual understanding and critical thinking skills among eighth-grade students of SMP Negeri Karoaipi on the topic of the human respiratory system. The study employed a quantitative approach with a correlational research design. The research sample consisted of 25 students selected through a convenience sampling technique. Data were collected using descriptive tests of conceptual understanding and critical thinking skills, while data analysis was conducted through descriptive statistics, normality testing, and simple linear regression analysis using SPSS. The findings revealed that students’ conceptual understanding was categorized as good, with a mean score of 77.36, while critical thinking skills were also categorized as good, with a mean score of 78.76. Regression analysis demonstrated a correlation coefficient of 0.045 and an R Square value of 0.002, indicating that the relationship between conceptual understanding and critical thinking skills was classified as very low. These findings suggest that critical thinking skills are influenced not only by conceptual mastery but also by learning strategies, problem-solving experiences, analytical activities, and student engagement during science learning. The novelty of this study lies in the empirical finding that strong conceptual mastery does not necessarily correspond to high critical thinking skills among junior high school students in rural schools, particularly on the topic of the human respiratory system.
Abstract:The paradigm shift in science education necessitates the development of critical thinking skills as a foundation for improving students’ problem-solving abilities; however, empirical conditions indicate that both competencies…
tencies remain low and have not been optimally developed. This study aims to examine the relationship between critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities among eighth-grade students of SMP Negeri 2 Serui and to determine the degree of their empirical association. The study employed a quantitative approach with a correlational design, utilizing essay-based test instruments analyzed through simple linear regression. The findings reveal that students’ critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are in the low to moderate categories, with mean scores of 14.56 and 28.72, respectively. The linearity test indicates a significant relationship, while regression analysis produces the equation Y = 21.682 + 0.484X with a significance value of 0.009. The correlation coefficient of 0.487 indicates a moderate positive relationship, and the coefficient of determination of 23.7% shows that critical thinking contributes to problem-solving ability. The results confirm that improvements in critical thinking skills directly influence the enhancement of students’ problem-solving abilities, although other factors also contribute. The novelty of this study lies in the presentation of a quantitative relationship model that remains significant despite non-normally distributed data, as well as in establishing critical thinking as a significant yet partial predictor of problem-solving, thereby providing a foundation for developing more structured, contextual, and higher-order thinking-based instructional strategies.
Abstract:The objective of this research is to assess the effectiveness of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model in enhancing students achievement and active participation in Grade VIII at SMP Negeri 172 Jakarta in the Social Studies…
dies subject. This research is based on the importance of preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century, which require critical, analytical, and creative thinking skills. The method used is Classroom Action Research (CAR) with 35 students from class VIII-3 as participants. There are two cycles in this study, consisting of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection phases. In the first cycle, although PBL was implemented, only 43% of students scored above the Minimum Mastery Criteria (KKM) of 80, with an average score of 71. Additionally, their activeness in asking questions, answering, expressing opinions, and solving problems was still low. Reflection indicated that students needed time to adapt to PBL and required more motivation from the teacher. In the second cycle, after improvements were made, there was a significant increase. As many as 89% of students scored above the KKM of 80, with an average score of 88. Student activeness also increased with more active participation in class activities. This shows that students better understood and adapted to the PBL model and received better encouragement from the teacher. In conclusion, the implementation of the PBL model is effective in improving students achievement and active participation in the Social Studies subject at SMP Negeri 172 Jakarta. This is evidenced by the significant increase in students average scores and their active participation in learning. The PBL model is capable of stimulating students critical, analytical, and creative thinking skills, as well as enhancing their engagement in learning, creating a more conducive and efficient environment for achieving educational goals.