Ability Level Of Students Research Articles

Hot Sauce: A Method for Differentiated Instruction

Differentiated Instruction is a method for providing students with an equitable teaching experience. This article presents a method for teaching by invitation using the ‘Hot Sauce’ method. This practical technique is discussed in detail with examples for implementation into physical education classes at all levels. Student choice and competition level are used in place of ability level or grouping students.

The effect of student self-efficacy on learning outcomes in a business simulation mobile game: a quasi-experimental study

PurposeThis study has two objectives: to explore the factors that influence student self-efficacy regarding engagement and learning outcomes in a business simulation game course and to compare the difference between hierarchical and general teaching methods.Design/methodology/approachFrom September 2021 to May 2022, a questionnaire was administered to 126 students in a business simulation game course at the Zhongshan Institute, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China. Data were analyzed using nonparametric paired samples tests and linear regression.FindingsThe results showed that student self-efficacy, engagement and learning outcomes were significantly higher with the hierarchical teaching method than with the general teaching method. There were also differences in the factors that influenced self-efficacy regarding learning outcomes between the two teaching methods. With the general teaching method, student self-efficacy did not directly affect learning outcomes, but did so indirectly by mediating the effect of engagement. However, with the hierarchical teaching method, self-efficacy directly and significantly affected learning outcomes, in addition to indirectly affecting learning outcomes through student engagement.Research limitations/implicationsCompared with the control group experimental research method, the quasi-experimental research method can eliminate the influence of sample heterogeneity itself, but the state of the same sample may change at different times, which is not necessarily caused by the hierarchical teaching design.Practical implicationsBased on the results of this study, teachers can apply hierarchical teaching according to student ability levels when integrating business simulation games. The results of this study can inspire teachers to protect student self-confidence and make teaching objectives and specific requirements clear in the beginning of the course, and also provide an important practical suggestion for students on how to improve their course performance.Social implicationsThe research results can be extended to other courses. Teachers can improve students' self-efficacy through hierarchical teaching design, thus improving students' learning performance and also provide reference value for students to improve their learning performance.Originality/valueThis study built a model based on self-system model of motivational development (SSMMD) theory, comparing factors that affect student self-efficacy regarding learning outcomes under different teaching methods. The model enriches the literature on SSMMD theory as applied to business simulation game courses and adds to our understanding of hierarchical teaching methods in this field. The results provide a valuable reference for teachers that can improve teaching methods and learning outcomes.

Cognitive Ability Level and Academic Achievement of Senior Secondary Students in physics in Akwa Ibom North-west district.

This study investigates the influence of cognitive ability on academic achievement among senior secondary two students in Physics in Akwa Ibom North -West District. A quasi experimental pre-test post-test non-randomised control group design was adopted for the study. Two research questions and two null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Physics Achievement Test (PAT) and Cognitive Ability Test (CAT) instruments were used for data collection from sample size of 91 students. The instruments were validated by three experts. A reliability of 0.73 for PAT and 0.74 for CAT were obtained with split half method using Pearson Product Moment Correlation, which were converted using Spearman Brown formula to have reliability co-efficient of 0.84 and 0.85 respectively. Mean and Standard Deviation were used in answering all the research questions and Analysis of Covariant was used for testing all the hypotheses at 0.05 significant level. The results obtained show that Students with low cognitive ability level performed significantly better than those with high and average cognitive ability level, male students with average cognitive ability level significantly performed better than those with high and low cognitive ability and female with low cognitive ability level performed significantly better than those with high and average cognitive ability level. It is therefore concluded that students academic achievement is not entirely dependent on high cognitive ability level. It was therefore recommended that educational administrators and teachers should use the appropriate teaching techniques to get the best out of students without necessarily considering their cognitive ability levels.

Application of Teaching Material Science of SSI to Analyze Science Literature Students in Online Learning

Learning in 2021 is a period of understanding with the help of online learning. Where online learning will affect the level of student ability. One of them is scientific literacy skills. one way to see students' scientific literacy skills is with socio-scientific issues on optical material. This study uses quantitative methods with class VIII C at SMPIT AL-MADANI. The result of this research is that the aspect of Science as the body of knowledge gets a score of 0.71. The aspect of Science as a way of thinking got a score of 0.72. The science aspect as a way of investigating got a score of 0.70, and the science aspect as a mastery of the interaction competence of Science, technology, and society got a score of 0.69. The average obtained is 0.70, with sufficient criteria. It can conclude that class VIII C students have sufficient scientific literacy skills after learning using the help of socio-scientific integrated science teaching materials.

Study on the Logical Reasoning Ability Development of Junior High School Students Based on SOLO Taxonomy

Logical reasoning ability, as a vital part of China’s mathematics curriculum objectives, is one of the key abilities that junior high school students should possess. SOLO (Structure of the Observed Learning Outcome) taxonomy is an analysis method pertaining to students’ response to a certain question. Based on SOLO taxonomy, this paper sets up an assessment scale that evaluates the logical reasoning ability level of junior high school students. After analyzing four specific cases, the paper obtains some enlightenment on mathematics teaching, which is supposed to help cultivate the logical reasoning ability of students in actual teaching.

Desain Pembelajaran Bilangan Bulat untuk Peserta Didik Tunarungu Berbasis Pendidikan Matematika Realistik Indonesia (PMRI)

This article presents an analysis of the development of mathematics learning in deaf students (SMPLB-B). Deaf students are students with hearing loss partially (hard of hearing) or completely (deaf) so that it has an impact on the learning process. As educators, it is important to design the learning process to help students understand the material presented more easily by considering the characteristics and ability levels of deaf students. This article uses a development research method, namely the instructional development model (MPI). Learning development begins with carrying out an analysis of students, needs analysis and task analysis. Furthermore, it is described in detail about the objectives and learning outcomes to be achieved and adapted to the general learning objectives. The learning steps are presented in a coherent manner and also discussed formative and summative evaluation plans regarding the abilities of students and learning that is being developed. The results of the description of this article are in the form of a learning design on the topic of integers for deaf students using the Indonesian Realistic Mathematics Education (PMRI) approach which can be used as an option in the learning process.

AN ANALYSIS OF THE VALIDITY OF ENGLISH TEST MADE BY THE TEACHER IN SMP NEGERI 1 BONTOMARANNU

This study aims to determine whether the English test made by the teacher is in accordance with the content validity. To determine the content validity, the researcher compare the English test with the syllabus, lesson plan, and the material that has been taught. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method by using document analysis in the form of mid- semester test and interview from the teacher. This research collects data from English teacher who teaches in seventh grade in SMP Negeri 1 Bontomarannu.The results obtained after analysis the test made by the teacher, a total of 15 questions were made by the teacher who teaches in seventh grade in the mid- semester test. There are 13 questions that are categories accordance with the content validity, namely according to the syllabus, lesson plan, and the material that has been taught. While there are 2 questions that are categories as not accordance with the content validity. And from the results of interview, it can be concluded that the teacher made a grid of questions before making test. Test made by the teacher must be in accordance with the syllabus, lesson plan, and the material that has been taught and according to the level of student ability.

Phenomenology of Conceptual Understanding Ability, Representation, and Student Algorithm on Stoichiometry Materials

One of the basics in studying quantitative chemistry is stoichiometry. Thus, skills are needed that can support students in studying stoichiometry. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of students' conceptual understanding, representation, and algorithm skills in stoichiometric material. The subjects in this study were students of the 2019 class D Chemistry study program who had studied stoichiometry in the Basic Chemistry course I. This study was a descriptive study, had a qualitative approach, and used a phenomenological design with research techniques such as tests and interviews. The results showed that the level of students' conceptual understanding ability was 32.5% in the intuitive understanding category, 37.5% in the functional misconception category, 6.25%, in the partial understanding category, 1.25% in the correct incomplete understanding category, and 22. ,5% best understanding category. The level of student representation ability in submicroscopic phenomena was 13.53% and symbolic phenomena was 70.13%. Meanwhile, the level of students' algorithmic ability is in the unstructural category, 3.75% in the multistructural category, 43.75% in the relational category, and 0% in the extend abstract category.

Penguatan Kompetensi Guru Kompensatoris Melalui Lesson Study Berbasis Sekolah

The purpose of this study is to determine the implementation of the lesson study program, especially in terms of: 1). Implementation of lesson study programs; 2). The role of lecturers, principals and special supervising teachers in the implementation of the lesson study program; 3). Impact of the implementation of the lesson study program. The findings of this analysis show that: 1). The lesson study program can be implemented because of the support of cooperation between lecturers, school principals and special supervisors in preparing the program. For special supervisor teachers, this program is very useful in providing services and education for students with special needs, as well as being able to gain competency abilities. Special supervising teachers are required to be able to plan lessons, practice these lessons, and receive input from facilitators (lecturers), school principals and other special supervising teachers; 2). There is support from the Ministry of Education and Culture, lecturers and school principals in the lesson study program. The principal's role includes support in implementation and mentoring. The role of lecturers includes providing training for lesson study programs. The role of the Ministry of Education and Culture in the lecturer and teacher partnership program includes support and funding of lesson studies; 3). The impact of the lesson study program for special mentor teachers is to improve the ability of teachers. They are more innovative with more varied learning methods and are more relevant to the ability level of students with special needs as well as increasing the quality and quantity of special tutors in providing special program services.

Use of Digital Learning Platform in Diagnosing Seventh Grade Students’ Mathematical Ability Levels

This paper aims to describe the design and inspection of the quality of a digital learning platform to diagnose mathematical ability levels of seventh-grade students with regard to the topics of Measurement and Geometry. A total of 517 seventh-grade students from 23 schools in four regions, namely north, northeast, central, and south of Thailand were randomly chosen took part as test-takers. The researchers employed a design-based research approach incorporating three stages starting from designing a digital learning platform as an assessment model to diagnose students’ mathematical ability levels, up to employing a Multidimensional Random Coefficient Multinomial Logit Model to inspect the quality of the seventh-grade students’ mathematical abilities assessment model. The research tool consisted of three subjective questions and 15 multiple-choice questions which were used to develop two five-level construct maps ranging from unresponsive to tactical intelligent for the mathematical procedure dimension, and prolonged intellectual structure for the conceptual structural dimension. The findings verified that there were three forms of evidence to support the quality of the mathematical abilities assessment model. The results of the intersection of a mathematical procedure and conceptual structural dimensions’ transition point from levels 1 to 5 as ranging from the lowest to the highest levels at -1.41, -0.69, 0.49, 1.34 and -0.98, 0.14, 0.44, 1.70 respectively. Finally, the empirical findings indicated that the digital learning platform was at a highly appropriate level in terms of its usefulness, suitability, and accuracy except for in terms of feasibility which was at a moderately appropriate level. In conclusion, the digital learning platform can be used to provide substantial information when it comes to diagnosing seventh-grade students’ mathematical ability levels.

Perceptions and Expectations of School-Based Professionals Surrounding School-Based Mindfulness Training in Appalachia During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study.

BackgroundSchool-based professionals often report high burnout, particularly in geographic areas like Appalachia, where school-aged children are exposed to high levels of adverse childhood experiences, which may be exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. While school-based mindfulness trainings can reduce burnout, their efficacy is influenced by the expectations of intervention personnel ahead of implementation. The present study assessed expectations and perceptions of a school-based mindfulness training among school personnel in 21 Appalachian schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsUpon enrollment in the training, staff (N = 191) responded to open ended survey questions regarding perceived impacts of COVID-19 on students, expected benefits and barriers to school-based mindfulness, and perceived community acceptance of mindfulness.ResultsSchool personnel identified social isolation and lack of structure as negative impacts of COVID-19 on students. Expected benefits of classroom mindfulness included improved coping skills, focus, and emotion regulation, whereas barriers included lack of time and student ability level (e.g., age, attention). While most respondents indicated that their community was accepting of mindfulness practices, some noted resistance to and misperceptions of mindfulness, which may illustrate the influence of local cultural norms and values on the acceptability of mental health interventions.ConclusionsOverall, these findings suggest positive expectations and relative perceived support for mindfulness practices within these Appalachian communities, including in response to negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on students. Adapting practices and language to accommodate barriers such as time, student ability, and cultural misconceptions of mindfulness may increase the feasibility and efficacy of these interventions.

Defragmenting Proses Berpikir Matematis Siswa dalam Menyelesaikan soal Matematika pada Materi Pangkat dan Bentuk Akar

This study aims to describe the defragmenting of mathematical thinking processes based on students' ability to solve mathematical problems in the material rank and root form. This research is a qualitative descriptive study using test and interview methods. The subjects in this study were students of SMA Negeri 3 Tidore Kepulauan amounting to 3 people and students of SMA Negeri 4 Ternate City totaling 3 people based on the level of student ability (each low, medium, and high). The research instrument consisted of test questions on the process of defragmenting. The results showed that: (1) the students included in the category of high mathematical ability process defragmenting carried out 5 times with the same error indication, as well as the process defragmenting in the same way namely defragmenting through reflection, defragmenting through mathematical connections, and defragmenting with the provision of scaffolding. (2) the students included in the category of mathematical ability are in the process of defragmenting which is done 3 to 6 times with an indication of an error that is not much different, and the process of defragmenting in the same way that is, defragmenting through reflection, defragmenting through mathematical connections, defragmenting by giving scaffolding and defragmenting with cognitive conflict formation. (3) Students who are included in the category of low mathematical ability process defragmenting carried out as much as 4 to 8 times with an error indication that is not much different, and the process of defragmenting, in the same way, is defragmenting through mathematical connections, defragmenting through reflection, defragmenting by giving scaffolding and defragmenting with cognitive conflict formation.

Implementasi Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam Dalam Pengembangan Aspek Spiritual Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus di Sekolah Dasar Luar Biasa (SDLB)

Learning Islamic Religious Education is a compulsory subject in school institutions that contains the teaching of Islam, which involves students. The purpose of this study is to implement the rights of students with special needs in the realm of education, especially Islamic religious education. The research uses a qualitative approach with the type of case study research. Data analysis techniques include data collection, data presentation, and data verification. The results of the study show that: learning planning uses a learning implementation plan (RPP) and curriculum, learning implementation is carried out once a week, learning evaluation is carried out through assessment which aims to determine the ability level of students with special needs.

Literature Study of the Application of Skimming Techniques to Improve Speed ​​Reading Ability in Indonesian Language Lessons for Class V Elementary School Students

The purpose of this study is to describe the process of skimming techniques for elementary school students to improve reading skills. This study uses a literature study approach using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method. The subject is a journal that comes from Google Scholar with the research limitations of elementary school students who have been analyzed by researchers. Based on the results of Hawa's research that there is an increase in reading ability in Indonesian language lessons for students. This can be seen from the first and second cycles of active students, educators and student learning outcomes. In the first cycle, the total score for the results of the observation of student activity, the score obtained was 62.5% with a sufficient predicate. While in the second cycle the number of scores obtained on student learning activity got a score of 87.5% with a good and very good predicate. Students. According to Fitria's research, based on the results of the average speed reading ability by skimming on a sample of 16 students, which was adjusted with a five-scale percentage interval to determine the level of student ability. After adjusting for a five-scale score interval, it is known to have obtained a score of 95.25%, therefore this score is included in the Very Good category. It can be proven that students' ability to read quickly using skimming techniques is included in the very good category during the speed reading test and in understanding the content of reading the text. From the results of analyzing previous research conducted by Hawa, Muhtar, and Fitria that skimming technique can help students' speed reading ability in Indonesian language lessons.

Literature Study of The Implementation of Skimming Techniques in Improving Quick Reading Ability in Indonesian Language Students in Class V

This study was to describe the process of skimming techniques for elementary school students to improve reading skills. This study used a literature study approach using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method. The journal subject comes from Google Scholar with research limitations of elementary school students that have been analyzed by the researcher. The results of Eve's research show that there is an increase in reading skills in Indonesian language lessons for students. This can be seen from the first and second cycles of active students, educators and student learning outcomes. The first cycle the total value of the student's activeness observation, with a score of 62.5% with a sufficient predicate. Whereas in the second cycle the number of scores obtained on student learning activeness got a score of 87.5% with the predicate good and very good. The results of Muhtar's research stated that after the paired t-test analysis was carried out, it was found that there was an effect of the application of the skimming technique on students' reading ability. Five to determine the level of student ability. After adjusting for the five scale score interval, it is known that the score is 95.25%, therefore this score is included in the Very Good category. This can be proven that the ability of students when reading fast using skimming techniques is included in the excellent category during the speed reading test and in understanding the content of the text reading. From the results of analyzing the research that has been done previously carried out by Hawa, Muhtar, and Fitria that Skimming techniques can help students' ability to read quickly in Indonesian lessons.

THE EFFORTS OF ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHERS IN IMPROVING THE READING OF THE QURAN IN STUDENTS AT SMP NEGERI 3 CILELES, LEBAK REGENCY

This research was conducted at Cileles Public Middle School 3, Lebak Regency in 2019. This research is a type of qualitative research based on data in the field and supporting documents. This study also contains data from interviews with Al-Qur'an reading and writing teachers, documentation and results of observations that the author conducted at SMP Negeri 3 Cileles, Lebak Regency. While the data collection method used in this study are: interview method, observation method and documentation method. Based on the results of the study it can be seen that the efforts made by the teacher in improving the quality of students' reading and writing of the Qur'an are: 1) adding hours of study for 2 hours per week with the Iqro Quran program, 2) using appropriate methods according to the level of student ability including the habituation method (drill), 3) applying appropriate media to learning to read and write the Koran, 4) finding and providing BTA materials and giving homework (PR), and 5) providing learning facilities and infrastructure.

Analysis of Rasch Model for the Validation of Chemistry National Exam Instruments

Information about score obtained from a test is often interpreted as an indicator of the student's ability level. This is one of the weaknesses of classical analysis that are unable to provide meaningful and fair information. The acquisition of the same score if it comes from a test item with a different level of difficulty, must show different abilities. Analysis of the Rasch model will overcome this weakness. The purpose of this study was to analyze the quality of the items by validating the national chemistry exam instrument using the Rasch model. The research sample was 212 new students of the Department of Chemistry at the State University of Medan. The data collected was in the form of respondent's answer data to the 2013 chemistry UN questions, which amounted to 40 items multiple choice and uses the documentation method. Data analysis technique used the Rasch Model with Ministep software. The results of the analysis show the quality of the Chemistry National Exam (UN) questions is categorized as very good based on the following aspects: unidimension, item fit test, person map item, difficulty test level, person and item reliability. There is one item found to be gender bias, in which men benefit more than women. The average chemistry ability of respondents is above the average level of difficulty of the test items

ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN KOGNITIF MATEMATIKA MATERI OPERASI HITUNG PECAHAN MENGGUNAKAN VIDEO PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA SISTEM DARING DI KELAS V SEKOLAH DASAR

This study aims to determine the cognitive ability of mathematics in the fraction count operation material using the online mathematics learning video system in class V of Elementary School No. 34 / I Lotus. The test was conducted to determine the students' cognitive abilities. There were 14 students out of 28 students who collected the test results. Based on the data analysis, it was found that the cognitive abilities of students in the high category were 6 students, while in the low category were 8 students. The results of the students 'high cognitive mathematics abilities were 50% and the students' low cognitive abilities were 50%. The results of observations from this study concluded that the students' lack of activeness during online learning using video lessons. This can be seen from the number of students who collected test results as many as 14 students out of 28 students. It can be concluded that students' cognitive mathematical abilities during online learning have different abilities. This can be seen from the level of student ability from the results of the tests carried out. Keyword: Cognitive Ability, Mathematics, Count Fraction Operations

Exploring spatial ability in healthcare students and the relationship to training with virtual and actual objects.

The relationship between the spatial ability levels of students and anatomy education is not well established in the literature, but it was stated that students should take short-term training during the first years of their education. There is limited number of studies on this topic. In that respect, the aim of this study was to determine the spatial ability levels of medical, dental and nursing students and to evaluate whether this ability level showed difference with respect to faculty, anatomy courses attended or short-term training, or not. Study sample was composed of 1071students. Data were collected by Personal Information Form, Visualization of Views Test (VoVT) and Cross Section Test (CST). Data analyses were done by SPSS 21 package software. Students were determined to have medium level spatial ability. Medical and dental students were found to have higher spatial ability levels than nursing students. Medical and nursing students' CST scores showed significant difference after taking anatomy course. After short-term training, both CST and VoVT scores of students differed significantly. Supporting anatomy courses with education materials appropriate for the spatial ability level of students and introducing spatial ability development trainings in small groups would aid in increasing spatial ability levels of students.

Application of Large-Scale Cognitive Social Networks Based on Cooperative Transmission Mechanisms in Exploration of Flipped Classroom Teaching Strategy

With the deepening of the research on flipped classroom teaching theory, the flipped classroom teaching model has gradually been applied to classroom teaching at all levels and types of schools, and some beneficial results and experiences have been obtained. Due to the relatively low self-learning ability and motivation level of students, in the implementation of flipped classrooms, the quality of preclass self-study links is difficult to guarantee, resulting in unsatisfactory results of flipped classroom teaching in secondary vocational schools. This article aims to solve the current dilemma faced by the optimization of the flipped classroom teaching mode of programming courses by studying the course platform based on the flipped classroom teaching model. The source-destination node distribution is constructed with a model based on node affinity to restore the actual network node distribution architecture. The change in the distribution of source-destination nodes has led to different degrees of aggregation in the overall data flow of the network. After that, the capacity and delay performance of the primary network and the secondary network will change as the degree of data flow aggregation changes. By laying base stations in the main network, we reanalyzed the network. Through the comprehensive analysis of students’ learning status through the scores of students in class and the test situation after class, we modify the specific teaching plan of flipped classroom. Experiments have proved that the in-class flipping model we proposed effectively avoids the inherent shortcomings of students who are not strong in autonomous learning before class, solves the problem that secondary vocational students cannot do well in autonomous learning before class, and improves students to a certain extent. The results show that the flipped classroom teaching model in class can provide more powerful value for vocational teaching to achieve this goal.