Average N-gain Score Research Articles

Effectiveness of Integrated Interactive Problem Based Learning E-Modules in Improving Critical Thinking Abilities

This study aims to analyze the improvement of students' critical thinking skills by using interactive modules integrated with problem-based learning on the excretory system material. The research method used pra experimental research design with a One-Shot Case Study. The data collection instrument was critical thinking ability test questions analyzed using SPSS version 27 software. The results showed a significant value for the T-test of 0.000 (<0.05), with an average N-gain score of 0.63, meaning there was a significant difference. The results of critical thinking abilities before and after using the PBL integrated interactive e-module with a significant increase of 0.63 (medium). So it is concluded that the PBL integrated interactive e-module is feasible, practical, and effective for improving students' critical thinking skills in studying biology on excretory system material.

Pengembangan Multimedia Interaktif Berbasis TPACK pada Mata Pelajaran Informatika Kelas VII di SMP

The research aims to develop framework-based interactive multimedia on Techonogical Pedagogical Content Knowledge in informatics subjects at the junior high school level. The type of research used is the Research and Development (R&D) method with a development model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). At the development stage, an analysis of needs in the field, storyboard design, media development using the articulate storyline application, and product trials were carried out to students. The instruments used in the study consist of observations, questionnaires, and learning outcome tests with the aim of determining the practicality and effectiveness of the products developed. The validation test data from the material aspect obtained a score of 4.00 with the criterion of "Strongly Agree". Meanwhile, in terms of media tested by two media validators, the average score from validator 1 was 3.85 with the "Valid" category and from media expert 2 was 4.74 with the "Very Valid" category. The results of the practicality test were obtained with a score of 4,210 in the category "Very Practical". The results of the effectiveness test obtained an average N-gain score of 71.24% which is included in the category of "Quite Effective". Based on the assessment that has been obtained, the TPACK-based interactive multimedia developed is very feasible and effective to be used in learning activities

Implementasi Model Problem Based Learning Berbantuan PhET Simulation untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Fisika Siswa di SMAN 2 Samarinda

This study aims to determine the improvement of physics learning outcomes using a problem-based learning model assisted by PhET simulation media on effort and energy material. This type of research uses a quantitative approach with the Pre-Experimental Design method in the form of One-Group Pretest-Posttest. The population of this study comprised all students of class XI MIPA at SMAN 2 Samarinda, totaling 108 students, while the sample consisted of 36 students from class XI MIPA A at SMAN 2 Samarinda. Data collection was carried out using test techniques consisting of 10 essay questions given before and after treatment. This study used the N-Gain test as a statistical test. The results showed that the average pretest score was 11.33 and the average posttest score was 75.61. The category of improvement in student learning outcomes is classified as high based on the average N-Gain score of 0.73. These results indicate an increase in student learning outcomes after the treatment. Therefore, the implementation of a problem-based learning model assisted by PhET simulation can be used as an alternative to improve physics learning outcomes.

MEDIA VIDEO ANIMASI MINDFUL EATING DAPAT DIGUNAKAN UNTUK MEMBANTU MENGATASI DISORDERED EATING PADA MAHASISWA

Disordered Eating (DE) or eating behavior problems are one of the issues that are increasingly significant among college students. Academic pressures and cultural changes influence the concept of the ideal body, leading to unhealthy eating behaviors. Mindful Eating (ME), which emphasizes awareness and appreciation of eating behaviors, effectively addresses disordered eating behaviors. However, there are still many cases of DE among collage students, especially women. This research aimed to develop a canvas-based animation video to help college students overcome DE. The type research method in this study used Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model, but only up to the development stage in this study. Canva-based animation video validation involves three experts: expert materials, linguists, and media experts, with an average result of 80.3 (decent category, revised as necessary). Next, it was tested on prospective users (n = 37) who were selected by simple random sampling. The results of product assessment by prospective users amounted to 91.1 (very feasible category, no need to revise). The ME Knowledge Questionnaire measured the impact of video use (reliability = 0.621). The results of the comprehension score based on the pre-test and post-test on students obtained an average N-Gain score of 0.84 with an average score of 0.84 with a high category. Based on the analysis results, it can be concluded that ME video products are feasible to use as learning media to increase ME knowledge and overcome ED problems in collage students.

Design and Construct of Magnetic Induction and Force Practicum Tools to Improve Science Process Skills

The purpose of this study was to design and construct magnetic induction and force practicum tools (AlPrIGMa) to improve science process skills. This research belongs to Research and Development (R&D) research using the Hannafin & Peck development model which consists of three main stages, namely need assessment, design, as well as development and implementation. The research instruments used in this research include expert validation sheets, student response sheets, science process skills observation sheets, and science process skills test questions. The results of the assessment undertaken by 3 experts showed a percentage of tool feasibility of 89.3% with a very feasible category. In addition, the response from 10 students after testing the tools obtained an average percentage of 83% in the very good category. The results of the application of the tools showed that there was an increase in each aspect of science process skills with an average N-gain score of 0.71 in the high category. Based on the effectiveness test, the independent t result is 0.009 < alpha value (0.05), which shows that AlPrIGMa is proven effective in improving science process skills.

Measuring Changes in Creativity Thinking of Hydrocarbon Concepts in Students Taught with Hyperdocs Worksheet Modeling

This research was conducted to determine the changes in conceptual thinking creativity in hydrocarbons among students who were taught by using the Hyperdocs Worksheet at SMA Negeri 7 Gorontalo on hydrocarbon material. The method used in this research was a quasi-experiment with a non-equivalent control group design. The research samples consisted of students from class XI Merdeka 1 as the experiment group and XI Merdeka 2 as a control group at SMA Negeri 7 Gorontalo, selected using purposive sampling. The research from the creative thinking ability test were statitically processed, including prerequisite test consisting of normality and homogeneity tests. The result showed normal distribution and homogeneity. The average pre-test score for the experimental class was 31% and the post-test score was 82%, while the control class had an average pre-test score of 28% and a the post-test score 60%. Furthermore, based on the hypothesis testing using a t-test at a significance level of α = 0.05, a tcount was 9.25 with a ttable of 1.671. This indicates that tcount > ttable, leading to the conclusion that H0 is rejected and H1 is confirmed, indicating a change in conceptual thinking creativity hydrocarbons among students taught using by modeling Hyperdocs Worksheets modeling. The results of the N-Gain test showed that the average N-Gain score for the experiment class was 0.73 and that for the control class, it was 0.43, indicating a high N-Gain score in the experimental class. Therefore, using Hyperdocs Worksheets modeling effectively enhances students’ creativity in thinking about hydrocarbon concepts.

Meningkatkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa: Pengembangan modul pembelajaran berbasis studi etnomatematika pada budidaya tanaman hidroponik

This study aims to develop an ethnomathematical study-based learning module on hydroponic plant cultivation to improve the mathematical problem-solving ability of class VII junior high school students on social arithmetic material that meets the criteria of validity and effectiveness. This research method is research and development with the ADDIE model (analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation). Data collection instruments include interviews, validation sheets, questionnaires, and pre-test and post-test questions. The data were analyzed using qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques. The results showed that ethnomathematics research-based learning modules were considered effective and feasible, with a percentage of 90% results verified by material and ethnomathematics experts, 96% by media experts, 90% teacher assessments, and a pass rate of group examination assessments of 87.3%, and a pass rate of on-site examination evaluations of 88.61%. The modules developed are also claimed to be effective in improving students' mathematical solving skills, with the experimental class having an average N-gain score of 0.78 in the "very high" category, better than the control class with an average N-gain score of 0.32 in the "medium" category. Both data were tested using a two-sample t-test and obtained 0.00 results less than 0.05 then H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted.

PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS ISPRING SUITE PADA MATERI BANGUN RUANG SISI DATAR

This research aims to develop ispring suite-based learning media on flat side space building materials reviewed from the aspects of feasibility, practicality and effectiveness. The research uses the R&D method, namely (Research and Development), and uses the ADDIE learning design model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation). The media developed uses ispring suite software, which is software used to create interactive learning media in the form of material presentations, material videos, practice questions, and quizzes. The test subjects in this study used individual and small group trials. The individual trial was 3 students of class VIII Madrasah Tsanawiyah and for the small group trial, namely 13 students of class VIII Madrasah Tsanawiyah. The results of this study, according to the assessment of media experts and material experts, show that ispring suite-based learning media obtained criteria suitable for use with an average score of 4.1. The results of the trials conducted on individual trials and small group trials showed that the ispring suite-based learning media obtained very practical criteria with an average score of 4.3. The ispring suite-based learning media also obtained very effective criteria with an average N-gain score of 0.87 based on the results of individual trial tests and small group trial test results.

Development of Audio Visual Basic Big Book Media to Overcome Dyslexia Students in SDN 034788 Panji Dabutar

This research aims to find out whether the Big Book for dealing with dyslexic students is feasible, practical and effective in the learning process. This research uses the Research and Development (RnD) research method with a 4D model (Define, Design, Develop, Dessiminate). The instruments used in this research were interview sheets, validation sheets for media experts, material experts, language experts, questionnaires for homeroom teacher responses and student responses as well as tests conducted pretest-posttest to see the effectiveness of the Big Book in overcoming dyslexic students. The results of this research show that what has been developed received a percentage of 84.16% (media experts), 93.3% (material experts), as well as 100% (homeroom teacher response) and 93% (student response) with very practical criteria. Big Book was also declared effective as seen from the achievement of N-Gain results by getting an N-gain score of 16.44 with an average N-Gain score of 0.782857 with an N-Gain score percentage of 78.28%. Based on the presentation of the results above, it is stated that the Big Book for overcoming dyslexia that has been developed is feasible, practical and effective for use in the learning process. The Big Book developed can help students who have difficulty reading and teachers can use the Big Book as teaching material in the classroom.

Pengaruh Kegiatan Kolase dengan Pemanfatan Bahan Alam terhadap Keterampilan Motorik Halus Anak di Taman Kanak-kanak Aisyiyah Koto Baru Maninjau Kabupaten Agam

Early childhood education basically aims to support all aspects of child development. Teachers have various methods to stimulate children's fine motor development. One effective way is to utilise natural materials such as leaves, corals, stones, seeds and coconut pulp. These materials have the potential to be utilised in the creation of many artworks, encompassing collage techniques. The objective of this study was to eval_uate the influence of artistic activities involving natural materials on the refinement of children's fine motor skills at Aisyiyah Koto Maninjau Kindergarten in Agam Regency. The study employed a quantitative methodology utilising a pre-experimental design, specifically a one-group pretest-posttest strategy. The study showcased the efficacy of utilising natural materials in collage to enhance children's fine motor abilities. The post-test findings showed that collage using natural leaves was beneficial. The comprehensive study revealed an average N-Gain score of 7.87, which was categorised as high. The N-Gain percentage reached 78.7%, indicating a significant level of effectiveness. In conclusion, collage activities utilising natural materials proved effective in improving children's fine motor skills.

Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Cerita Bergambar Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas V SDIT Persada Bayat

The background to this research is the minimal use of learning media, which makes learning tend to be monotonous, resulting in low student learning outcomes, especially in science and science subjects, material on economic activity processes. The aim of this research is to develop picture story-based learning media to improve the learning outcomes of class V students at SDIT Persada Bayat. This type of research is research and development (R&D) with the ADDIE model, which has stages of analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. The analysis techniques used are descriptive statistics, t-test and N-gain. Based on the results of material and language expert validation, the average percentage was 84.09% (very feasible), media expert validation was 91.67% (very feasible), and practitioner expert validation was 75% (decent). The practicality of the media from the student response questionnaire received an average percentage of 93.75% (very practical). Student learning achievement test scores experienced a significant increase with an average N-gain score percentage of 66.89% (quite effective). The results of this development research show that picture story-based learning media is feasible, practical and quite effective.

DEVELOPMENT OF ARTICULATE STORYLINE MEDIA FOR ENHANCING LEARNING OUTCOMES IN NATURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES AMONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Technology-based interactive media have yet to reach their full potential in elementary education, resulting in suboptimal learning outcomes in the natural and social sciences. This study aims to outline the development steps for interactive learning media using Articulate Storyline and to assess the quality and effectiveness of this media in teaching fifth-grade students about Earth and the Universe within natural and social science subjects. Employing a research and development approach, this study utilized the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model. The participants were fifth-grade students from the Muhammadiyah Elementary School of Karangbendo, Yogyakarta, with 28 students. Instruments used in this research are questionnaires and tests. The questionnaire was used to get data from the experts, whereas a test was used to get the data on learning outcomes. The findings suggest that the Articulate Storyline interactive learning media is suitable and effective, as evidenced by an average 'Highly Suitable' rating of 87% from experts in content knowledge, media, language, and teaching and learning in primary education and a 'Very Good' response rating of 98% from teachers and students. A significant improvement in learning outcomes was observed, with an average n-gain score of 0.73, indicating a high level of effectiveness. This media is recommended as an alternative for educational activities in schools, particularly for introducing topics related to Earth and the universe.

DEVELOPMENT OF FLAT-BUILT DIGITAL COMIC MEDIA BASED ON ETHNOPEDAGOGY TO IMPROVE THE MATHEMATICAL CONNECTIONS OF LOWER CLASS PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Meaningful and enjoyable learning is a strategy developed by teachers to optimize learning objectives. This strategy encompasses various aspects, including the approach used, material delivery, engaging instructional media, and creating a pleasant learning environment (Tisza & Markopoulos, 2021). The research was conducted using the Research and Development (R&D) approach, commonly known as development research that results in a product. The purpose of this study was to develop a digital comic-based flat geometry learning media grounded in ethno-pedagogy to enhance elementary school students’ mathematical connections in lower grades. The ADDIE model, developed by Dick and Carey in 1996, was employed as the framework for designing the instructional system (Mulyanitiningsih, 2016).The research outcomes, based on expert validation and field testing, indicate that the digital comic-based flat geometry learning media grounded in ethno-pedagogy aligns well with usability, appropriateness, accuracy, and suitability. The expert validation resulted in an 86% score, with an average material expert score of 96%, categorized as ‘Highly Suitable.’ Additionally, the language experts provided an average score of 82.5%, categorized as ‘Suitable.’ Overall, the combined scores from the experts yielded an 88.16% rating of ‘Highly Suitable’ for use with elementary school students. Based on the effectiveness test, the digital comic-based flat geometry learning media grounded in ethno-pedagogy demonstrated a positive impact on mathematical connections. The N-Gain calculation resulted in an average N-Gain score of 0.7061, categorized as "High.”

Critical Thinking Skills Mapping of State Junior High School Students Throughout the City of Surabaya Through Critical and Independent Learning Design

Critical Thinking Skills (CTS) are one of the most significant skills in the 21st century. Students as potential superior human resources must have high CTS, because those who have high CTS can effectively solve problems. This study defines the mastery of Junior High School students’ CTS throughout the city of Surabaya. The form of this study was quantitative descriptive. The subjects in this study were 74 students from 3 State Junior High Schools with high, medium, and low levels in Surabaya. Students' CTS was measured using a Critical Thinking Skills Test that has been developed previously thus its validity is guaranteed and it is suitable to be used in measuring Junior High School students' mastery of CTS. The results of the study showed that the critical thinking skills of high-level Junior High School students were in the high CTS category with an n-gain score of 0,73, the medium-level State Junior High School students were in the high CTS category with an n-gain score of 0,71, and the low-level State Junior High School students were in the medium CTS category with an n-gain score of 0.70. The average increase in the CTS of Junior High School students in Surabaya was in the high CTS category with an average n-gain score of 0,71. This research is expected to be a recommendation for education policy-makers in Surabaya regarding the learning design used, thus the CTS of Junior High School students in Surabaya can increase at all levels.

The Enhancing French Oral Production Skills Through Digital Media: The Effectiveness of the 'French School TV' YouTube Channel in Secondary Education

This study investigates the effectiveness of the "French School TV" YouTube channel in enhancing the oral production skills of secondary school students learning French at MAS YASPI Medan. Employing a pre-experimental design, 26 students from class X Agama were subjected to a pre-test to assess their initial proficiency in introducing themselves in French. The intervention involved the use of YouTube videos from the "French School TV" channel over two sessions, focusing on self-introduction skills. A post-test was conducted to evaluate the improvement in students' oral production skills. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in the students' performance, with the average score rising from 26.92 in the pre-test to 84.58 in the post-test. Statistical analyses, including the Shapiro-Wilk normality test and paired sample t-test, confirmed the normal distribution of data and the significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores (p-value = 0.000). The N-Gain analysis further validated the intervention's effectiveness, with an average N-Gain score of 0.85, categorizing it as "highly effective." These findings suggest that integrating digital media, specifically YouTube, into the language curriculum can significantly enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. The study highlights the need for modern teaching tools and adequate teacher training to maximize the benefits of digital resources. While the results are promising, further research with larger and more diverse samples is recommended to validate these findings and explore the long-term effects of digital media on various aspects of language learning. The present study implies that the "French School TV" YouTube channel is a highly effective tool for improving the oral production skills of students learning French, offering valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and researchers in the field of language education.

Implementation Of Digital Media Agumented Reality Based On Integrated Neuroscience Of The Qur'an To Improve Students' Physical Insight And Spiritual Attitudes In The Era Of Society 5.0

Technological developments in the 21st century have had a significant impact on various fields, including education. This study examines the effectiveness of the use of Augmented Reality (AR)-based learning media integrated with neuroscience and Qur'anic values in improving students' understanding of physics and spiritual attitudes in the Society 5.0 era. The research was conducted in two Islamic-based schools, namely SMA Darussalam Blokagung and MA Al-Amiriyyah Blokagung, using quantitative methods with pre-test and post-test. The results showed that AR learning media significantly improved students' understanding of physics concepts and spiritual attitudes, as evidenced by the difference in pre-test and post-test scores as well as the results of the N-Gain test which showed the effective category, with an average N-Gain score of 77.12% at SMA Darussalam Blokagung and 76.05% at MA Al-Amiriyyah Blokagung. In addition, students' spiritual attitudes also increased with the average questionnaire score showing the category of "Very Good". This study concludes that the integration of AR technology in learning is effective in improving academic understanding and the development of students' spiritual character.

The Effectiveness of Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) in Improving Students’ Reading Comprehension

This study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) in enhancing students’ reading comprehension. Pre-experimental research was applied in the form of one group pre-test/post-test design to understand the influence of CSR on the students’ reading comprehension. Study participants included 30 English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students in their second semester of study in the English Department of a West Java private university. This sampling was determined through purposive sampling. The data for the research question of this study was collected through two test instruments - a pre-test and a post-test - with each consisting of 50 questions in each test in the form of multiple choice and observation. Both tests contained questions based on the five indicators of Barrett's taxonomy: literal comprehension, reorganization, inferential comprehension, evaluation, and appreciation. The study applied a gain-score calculation in which the average N-gain score is 61.38. The results showed that the Sig. (2-tailed) value was 0.000 <0.05. Therefore, based on the decision-making criteria, it can be concluded that there is a significant difference between learning outcomes in the pre-test data and post-test data. This means that the implementation of CSR is quite effective in enhancing the students’ reading comprehension competence.

Development of Interactive Multimedia Indonesian Language Teaching Material Based on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in Elementary Schools

Contemporary education necessitates innovative teaching strategies and the integration of digital technologies. Current observations indicate that the learning process remains one-way, lacking student engagement. Thus, there is a pressing need for technological advancements in learning media, mainly Indonesian language instruction. This research endeavours to develop interactive multimedia teaching materials based on the Problem-Based Learning approach, utilizing the Articulate Storyline 3 application in combination with Google Forms for elementary schools. Following the ADDIE development model, the research employs various data collection methods, including observation sheets, validation instruments, interview questionnaires, practicality assessments, open evaluation questionnaires, and evaluation tests (Pretest and Posttest), which are then analyzed descriptively, qualitatively, and quantitatively. This research was conducted in 3 elementary schools in Padang City. The product validity test results obtained an overall average score of 95.38 in the very valid category. The results of the practicality test for teacher and student responses received an average score of 92.05 and 96.59 in the very practical category. The effectiveness test results are effective, with an average N-Gain Score of 0.81. This interactive multimedia meets the characteristics of interesting learning multimedia, is easy to operate, and is very suitable for meeting students' needs.

Developing 'I Can Adapt' Science Module Using RIAS Learning for Enhanced Critical Thinking

In the context of Natural Science lessons, students often lack critical thinking skills. To address this challenge, the researchers developed the “I Can Adapt” scientific module for students at SMP Negeri 10 Magelang. This study evaluates the module’s viability, efficacy, and practicality using a research and development (R&D) approach based on the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model. The expert validation process confirmed the module’s validity, with material experts rating it at 4.0 and teaching materials experts at 4.2. To assess efficacy, the researchers employed a one-group pretest-posttest design with paired sample t-test analysis. The results revealed a significant increase in critical thinking skills (p < 0.05), as indicated by a significance value of 0.00. The average N-Gain score of 0.83 falls within the high category. Furthermore, student questionnaires related to the RIAS-based science modules demonstrated a practicality level of 84.6%. Overall, the findings support the use of the “I Can Adapt” RIAS-based science module as an effective tool for enhancing critical thinking abilities.

Inovasi Pembelajaran Musik melalui Audio Visual berbasis Multimedia Interaktif

Education in Indonesia faces various challenges, particularly due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has forced a shift to online learning. However, the use of technology can help overcome difficulties faced by teachers and increase interactivity and student interest in learning music arts. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of developing a learning media for staff notation based on Macromedia Flash 8 in enhancing student comprehension. The research methodology follows the Borg and Gall development model, involving the analysis of learning objectives, product design, implementation, expert validation, and field testing. Media content analysis focused on the learning of staff notation introduction. The research results indicate that the developed learning media successfully achieved the learning objectives. Validation by media and material experts showed positive assessments of the media’s design and content. Field testing also showed positive responses from students, indicating increased interest and understanding of staff notation material. Based on the N-Gain score calculations, the use of audiovisual media based on Macromedia Flash 8 for learning staff notation is considered quite effective, with an average N-Gain score of 0.72 and an accumulated N-Gain percentage of 72%. The conclusion of this study is that the development of audiovisual media based on Macromedia Flash 8 is effective in enhancing students' interest, understanding, and learning outcomes in staff notation material.