Eighth Grade Students Of SMPN Research Articles

The Relationship Between Personal Hygiene Behavior and the Incidence of Vaginal Discharge

Adolescence is a transitional period characterized by physical, emotional and psychological changes. Changes in physical aspects are the most important because they take place quickly, drastically and lead to reproductive organs. A person's understanding, attitude, and behavior related to maintaining personal hygiene, beautifying appearance, increasing self-esteem, and preventing disease together can be referred to as personal hygiene behavior. Vaginal discharge is one of the symptoms and signs of infectious diseases in women. The general objective of this study was to determine the relationship between personal hygiene behavior and the incidence of vaginal discharge. The type of research used observational analytic research methods with a cross-sectional approach. The study population was seventh and eighth grade students of SMPN 1 Ngariboyo totaling 179 students. The sampling technique in this study used simple random sampling, obtained a sample size of 124 students. The independent variable is personal hygiene behavior while the dependent variable is vaginal discharge. Data collection using a questionnaire. The results of the gamma correlation test show that there is a relationship between personal hygiene behavior and the incidence of vaginal discharge with a p value of 0.030 (<0.05). It can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between personal hygiene behavior and the incidence of vaginal discharge at SMPN 1 Ngariboyo. It is expected that female students can increase their knowledge in applying personal hygiene behavior towards the incidence of vaginal discharge.

The Effects of Watching Captioned English Video on Incidental Vocabulary Learning Among Gifted Eight Grade Students of SMPN 3 Bissappu

The objective of this study was to identify the effect of watching captioned English on incidental vocabulary learning among gifted eighth grade students of SMPN 3 Bissappu. Pre-experimental design was used with the population of SMPN 3 Bissappu eighth grade students in the academic year of 2022/2023. Through the purposive sampling technique 24 students from eight classes were selected as the sample of this study. Meaning and recall vocabulary test which was delivered as the pretest and the post-test was chosen as the instrument. The findings of this study implied that watching captioned English video affect the students’ incidental vocabulary learning. The mean score of students’ pretest was 61.41 which is lower than students’ post-test with a mean of 76. Indicating a 24% of improvement. Which means the students learn vocabulary without the intention of doing so. It could be concluded that watching captioned English video has an effect on increasing students’ incidental vocabulary learning.Key words—Vocabulary, captioned English Video, Incidental Vocabulary Learning

The Contribution of EFL Students’ Vocabulary Mastery and Motivation to Writing Ability of Eighth-Grade Students at Smpn 5 Denpasar

The ability to compose written messages in words, sentences, texts, and coherent words that readers can understand is known as writing ability. The objectives of this research were first to investigate how much the contribution of vocabulary mastery to writing ability, the second was to investigate how much the contribution of motivation to writing ability, and the third was to investigate how much the contribution of vocabulary mastery and motivation simultaneously to writing ability. This study was designed in the form of correlational research design. The population of this study was the eighth-grade students at SMPN 5 Denpasar. In this study, 149 students served as samples. They were chosen using a proportionate random sampling technique. Test of Multiple choice was for vocabulary mastery, questionnaire was for motivation and test of writing assignment was for writing ability, those were utilized to gather the data for this study. With the use of SPSS 26.0, linear and multiple regression analyses were performed on the data. The findings showed that there was high and significant contribution of vocabulary mastery to writing ability. The contribution of vocabulary mastery to writing ability was 69%, and there was high and significant contribution of motivation to writing ability. The contribution of motivation to writing ability was 70.5%. Moreover, the contribution of vocabulary mastery and motivation simultaneously to writing ability was 79.9%. It indicates that there was high and significant contribution of vocabulary mastery and motivation simultaneously to writing ability of eighth grade students of SMPN 5 Denpasar.

The Effectiveness of Chain Drill Technique in Developing Students' Speaking Skill

This research designed to find out students' speaking skills before and after using the chain drill technique and to find out how the effectiveness of chain drill in developing students' speaking skills at the eighth grade students of SMPN 9 Cilegon. The researcher collected the data from 62 students divided into two classes, one class as the experimental class and another one as the control class, by applying experimental research method. The population is the eighth grade students of SMPN 9 Cilegon, while class VIII-D as the experimental class and class VIII-C as the control class are taken as the sample. Differences in students before being given treatment and the condition of students after being given treatment, namely Based on the explanation above, it can be seen that the results of the post-test in the experimental class experienced a significant increase after being given treatment, seen from the average post test better than the average pre-test is 64.38 < 80,91. The results of the hypothesis, the degree of significance is 5% and 1%. Therefore, to:tt= 4,48>1.67, in degree of significance 5% and to:tt = 4,48>2.38 in degree of significance 1%. Shows that the use of the chain drill technique is effective in developing the speaking skills of students in class VIII-D of SMPN 9 Cilegon.

An Analysis Students’ Problems in Writing Recount Text at The Eighth Grade Students of SMPN 1 Pangkalan Koto Baru

This research is motivated by the low ability of students in writing recount texts at SMAN 2 Kuok. This study aims to determine students' problems in writing recount text in class XI students at SMAN 2 Kuok. This study uses a qualitative research design. Class X SMPN 1 Pangkalan Koto Baru consists of 21 students. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The instrument used in this research is a questionnaire. Data were analyzed by describing students' problems in writing recount text based on the results of the questionnaire. the researcher found that students had 4 problems in writing recount text, namely vocabulary, organization, mechanics and grammar. Based on the results of the analysis of the questionnaire, 81% of students had difficulty using grammar while 56.2% of students had difficulty understanding concept of vocabulary. Keywords: Writing Problem, Recount Text, Junior High School

Applying Whisper Game in Affecting Vocabulary Mastery at Eighth Grade of Junior High School

This aim of this research was to see the effect of using whisper game towards students’ vocabulary mastery at eighth grade of SMPN 3 Kota Jambi, whether it has significant effect or not. The design of this research was an experimental research that was done in pre-test and post-test. Before getting the sample, the population, VIIIA, VIIIB and VIIIC class, were previously given homogeneity test. After the class population achieving homogenous, the class samples were taken by using cluster random sampling technique. Then, the data of this research was collected by using vocabulary test. Type of the test was matching choice. The implementation of whisper game in teaching vocabulary at eighth grade of SMPN 3 Kota Jambi was conducted to two classes; they were experimental class and control class. The participant of this research was 37 students, there were 19 students in experimental class, and 18 students were in control class. In collecting the data, they were given the same test. The data from the test was analyzed quantitatively by using t-test formula. Based on the calculation of the t-test, the researcher found out that the value of t-test was 2, 3211 and t-table was 1,697 at the degrees of freedom (19 + 18 – 2) = 35, and at the level of confidence was 0.05. Due to the fact that t-test (2, 3211) was higher than t-table (1,697), so the alternative hypothesis (H1) was accepted. There was a significant effect of whisper game technique towards students’ vocabulary mastery at eighth grade students of SMPN 3 Kota Jambi.

THE EFFECT OF FISHBOWL STRATEGY IN SPEAKING ABILITY FOR THE SECOND YEAR STUDENTS OF SMPN 1 TERARA IN THE SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023

Fishbowl strategy is extremely significant strategy in teaching speaking skill especially English for the language learners. This study focus on finding the effect of fishbowl strategy in teaching speaking ability for the eighth grade students of SMPN 1 Terara in the school year 2023. This study was an experimental research. The population of this study was all the the eighth grade students of SMPN 1 Terara in the school year 2020. The sample of this study was 32 students. In collecting the data, this study used speaking test instrument. Then, to analyze the data this study used descriptive statistic and testing hypothesis. The result of this study found that the mean score of experimental group was 41.2 and for the control group was 40.5. In testing the hypothesis was found that t-test was 2.948 and t-table in significant rank 5% was 2.10 (2.948 > 2.10), those founding means that the hypothesis was accepted. It means that there is an effect of fishbowl strategy toward speaking ability and the students.

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN THE STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN LEARNING ENGLISH AND THEIR READING COMPREHENSION AT THE EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMPN 2 LEMBAH MELINTANG

<p>This research aimed to find out there is correlation between students’ motivation in learning English and their reading comprehension students of SMPN 2 Lembah Melintang. The research methodology was quantitative research by using correlational method. The population of this research was eighth grade students of SMPN 2 Lembah Melintang. The samples of this research were 30 students of SMPN 2 Lembah Melintang used simple random sampling. The instruments of this research students’ motivation questionnaire and reading comprehension test. After analyze the data used statistic calculation, the results of this research showed that there was positive significant correlation between the students’ motivation in learning English and their reading comprehension at the eighth grade students of SMPN 2 Lembah Melintang. Which rvalue = 0,963> rtable 5% = 0,361.</p>

The Correlation Between Students’ Vocabulary Mastery and Reading Comprehension at the Eighth-Grade Students of SMPN 2 Sojol

The research aims to determine whether there was a correlation between vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension. The study used a simple random sampling technique, namely, taken 30 students in class VIII B. However, the correlation criterion between 0.60 and 0.80 was considered very high. The researchers concluded that rxy = 0.797 and N 30 at a 5% correlation significance is 0,361. Therefore, based on the Pearson Product Moment formula, compared to the rtable, the study found that rcount higher than rtable (0.361), the average Ho was rejected, and Ha was accepted. To sum up, the final results exhibited a correlation between students' vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension.

IMPLEMENTING COLLABORATIVE STRATEGIC READING (CSR) IN TEACHING READING: AN ACTION RESEARCH

Reading comprehension is the act of understanding and comprehending the text. The readers need to understand and find the meaning of the text. This study was conducted to determine whether Collaborative Strategic Reading could improve the reading comprehension of eighth-grade students at SMPN 2 Denpasar. The subjects of this study were the eighth-grade students of SMPN 2 Denpasar, consisting of 41 students. Classroom action research is used in this study, which consists of two cycles with two sessions; each cycle consists of initial reflection, planning, action, observation, and reflection. The result of the study shows that the mean score for pre-test was 65.75; post-test I was 74.87; and post-test II was 78.41. The researchers also distributed a questionnaire to the students, and the result showed a positive response from the students about implementing Collaborative Strategic Reading. It can be concluded that a collaborative strategy could improve reading comprehension.

CORRELATION BETWEENREADING HABIT AND VOCABULARY MASTERY

The aim of this research is to find out if there is any significant correlation between reading habit and vocabulary mastery of grade eight students at SMPN 2 Lembo Raya. The researchers used correlation research design. The sample of this research was the eighth grade students of SMPN 2 Lembo Raya that consisted of 50 students. The instruments of data collection were questionnaire and vocabulary test. The technique of data analysis used Pearson Product Moment. Based on the data analysis, the result shows that the rxy was -0.077 and the t-obtained was 0.597. It means that there is no significant correlation between reading habit and vocabulary mastery because students’ reading habit has no impact on their vocabulary mastery. The reading habit that they have only in reading Indonesia text books while this research focus on English

The effect of online games on students’ mathematics learning outcomes at SMPN 1 Sintuk Toboh Gadang

The purpose of this study was to see the significant effect of online games on students' mathematics learning outcomes at SMP N 1 Sintuk Toboh Gadang. The approach used in this study is a quantitative approach with the type of correlational research, namely research conducted between two or more variables that aims to find out whether there is a relationship and if there is, how close the relationship is and whether or not the relationship is meaningful. The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire or questionnaire and learning outcomes test used to determine the effect of online games on students' mathematics learning outcomes. The analysis used in this study was simple linear regression analysis. The results showed that: 1. The mathematics learning outcomes of grade VIII SMPN 1 Sintuk Toboh Gadang students who liked to play online games varied widely 2. There was an influence between playing online games on the mathematics learning outcomes of eighth grade students of SMPN 1 Sintuk Toboh Gadang, which was indicated by F count = 47, 85 F table = 4.6 this can also be seen from the regression coefficient value of -0.882. The simple linear regression equation obtained is Y = 184.41-0.6X where Y is the result of learning mathematics and X is the online games variable. The conclusion is that there is a negative effect of online games on students' mathematics learning outcomes in class VIII SMPN 1 Sintuk Toboh Gadang, both up and down and all independent variables (X) have an effect on the dependent variable (Y) of 77.7%.

THE IMPACT OF SAVI TEACHING METHODOLOGY ON STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION TO LEARN MATHEMATICS IN SMPN 2 NAN SABARIS CLASS VIII IN THE 2021/2022 ACADEMIC YEAR

The lack of student interest in learning mathematics and the continued emphasis on the instructor as the primary source of instruction are the driving forces behind this study. Additionally, learning process is frequently carried out using traditional learning methods. This is evident in the learning process, where many students submit assignments late, students are less interested in learning mathematics because the focus is still on the teacher, and the classroom environment is less than ideal because so many students are still involved in their extracurricular activities. Using a somatic, auditory, visual, and intellectual learning approach is one way to solve this issue. There is a considerable impact of the somatic, auditory, visual, and intellectual learning approaches on students' motivation to learn mathematics in class VIII of SMPN 2 Nan Sabaris Academic Year 2021–2022, according to the study's premise. This research is an experimental research with the research design of The Static Group Comparison Design. The population in this study were all eighth grade students of SMPN 2 Nan ​​Sabaris. The data analysis technique used t-test. Based on the results of data analysis obtained tcount = 2.30 and t-table = 1.67 so that tcount > ttable with a confidence level of 0.05 and a P-value of 0.025. Thus, H1 is accepted and Ho is rejected. It can be concluded that "There is a Significant Influence of Somatic, Auditory, Visual and Intellectual Approaches on Students' Mathematics Learning Motivation in Grade VIII of SMPN 2 Nan ​​Sabaris Academic Year 2021/2022".

Using Team Assisted Individualization Method to Improve Students’ Writing Skill

The aim of this study was to know the implementation of Team Assisted Individualization Method in improving students’ skill in Writing Skill of Recount text and to find out the significant difference of the skill in Writing of recount text between the students by using Team Assisted Individualization and those who are not. The subject of this study were the students of eighth grade students of SMPN 4 Kelapa in academic year 2021/2022. In this study, the researcher used quantitative approach with quasi-experimental design. The population of the research are the students among the eight grade of SMPN 4 Kelapa which consist of 53 students. and the sample is the class VIII grade students which also consist of 53 students. Based on the fact, it could be concluded that there was a significant difference between the samples significantly, and Team Assisted Individualization improved the students’ skill in Writing of recount text. Therefore, the result of this study is expected to contribute to the development of the process of English teaching and learning, epecially for teaching and learning writing skill.

The Effect of Using Autonomous Learning Model by Duolingo-Assisted to Improve Students’ Vocabulary Mastery at VIII Class of SMPN 3 Buton Tengah

The aim of this study was to find out whether the use of the Autonomous Learning Model by Duolingo-assisted has an effect on increasing the vocabulary mastery of the eighth grade students of SMPN 3 Buteng. Purposive sampling was used to select 29 students in VIII grade class as sample of this research. This study applied a pre-experimental method using one class pretest and posttest. To collect data and information, researchers used tests, distributed questionnaires, and conducted interviews. From the analysis result, the researcher found that the students' average score increased from 60.94 to 86.83. Hypothesis analysis at a significant level of 0.05 showed that the value of Tcount was higher than the value of Ttable (14,662>2,048) so that H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted. This means that the treatment given to students, namely the Autonomous Learning Model assisted by the Duolingo application has an effect to increase vocabulary. Autonomous Learning assisted by the Duolingo application is very appropriate to use in teaching vocabulary because with this learning model students were encouraged to be more independent and responsible in learning English without others help. Duolingo as a learning media made students more interested in learning English because this application is equipped with complete features that make it easier for students to learn vocabulary.

DESKRIPSI KESALAHAN BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK BERDASARKAN TAHAPAN KASTOLAN PADA MATERI BANGUN RUANG SISI DATAR DI KELAS VIII SMPN 11 PADANG

This study aims to describe (1) the learning errors shown in the mathematics learning process and (2) the learning errors shown in the mathematics learning outcomes of the eighth grade students of SMPN 11 Padang. The source of data in this research is using purposive sampling. Students are grouped into three categories of high, medium, and low learning achievement. Data collection using tests and interviews. The results of the study showed that the errors made by students in solving the problem of building a flat side space were Conceptual Errors and Procedural Errors. The cause of student errors in solving the problem of building a flat side space is influenced by several causes. The causes of conceptual errors include (1) Students do not understand the meaning of the problem, (2) Students are wrong in choosing the formula, and (3) Students cannot apply the formula properly. The causes of procedural errors include (1) Students do not follow the steps in solving problems, (2) Students lack practice in working on questions, and (3) Students are not able to solve problems to a simple stage. Keyword: Build a flat side space, Description, Student learning errors

AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENT DIFFICULTIES IN MASTERING VOCABULARY IN EIGHT GRADE AT SMPN 06 KOTABUMI IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2021 / 2022

Abstract : Vocabulary is an important part of foreign language learning that must be mastered well by students because vocabulary is an important factor that supports students' ability to communicate. Students who experience little vocabulary mastery will have difficulty understanding English lessons. The objectives of the research is describe the difficulties faced by the eighth grade students of SMPN 6 Kotabumi in the 2021/2022 academic year in mastering vocabulary and describe the dominant difficulties in mastering the vocabulary of the eighth grade students of SMPN 6 Kotabumi in the 2021/2022 academic year. The approach used in this research is qualitative and the method used is case study design. The research was conducted in class VIII SMPN 6 Kotabumi. The data sources of this study were eighth grade students. The data collection techniques were interview, and observation. To analyze the data, the researcher used data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions or verification. The results of this study are the difficulties that students face in mastering vocabulary such as: students are not able to pronounce vocabulary correctly and precisely, students have difficulty in distinguishing vocabulary that has the same spelling and pronunciation, students have difficulty and do not understand grammar and students are unable to understand the context of English. The difficulty most often experienced by students is the lack of understanding of the context in English sentences in all aspects, both in pronunciation, spelling, grammar and grammar..

Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematika ditinjau dari Gaya Belajar Siswa Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 6 Mataram Tahun Pelajaran 2020/2021

This study aimed to describe the mathematical problem solving ability of eighth grade students of SMPN 6 Mataram in terms of visual, auditory and kinesthetic student learning styles. In this study, the writer used design of qualitative-descriptive with a quantitative approach. The instruments used are student learning style questionnaires, problem-solving ability test questions, and interview guidelines. The results of filling out the questionnaire via google form, there are 191 eighth grade students who fill out a questionnaire with details of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles sequentially are 84, 70, 37. Afterwards, with purposive sampling technique, one class is selected to work on the test questions and 2 students from each learning style to be interviewed. The results of this study are students with visual learning styles have higher problem solving abilities than students with auditory and kinesthetic learning styles at each stage of problem solving. Students with visual learning styles are very good at understanding problems, good at planning, sufficient in the stage of carrying out solutions, and less in the stage of looking back. Students with an auditory learning style are good at understanding problems, sufficient at the stage of planning and implementing solutions, but very less in the stage of looking back. Meanwhile, students with a kinesthetic learning style are very good at understanding the problem, sufficient at the stage of implementing the plan, but very less at the stage of making plans and looking back.

THE EFFECT OF THE USE OF CREATIVE PRODUCTIVE MODEL ON WRITING EXPLANATION TEXT SKILLS OF STUDENTS OF CLASS VIII SMP N 6 SAWAHLUNTO

This research is motivated by the lack of interest of students in writing explanatory texts because these students are not able to distinguish explanatory texts and these students are difficult to determine the structure of explanatory texts. The student is also unable to develop or determine the ideas that will be written into explanatory text. This study aims to examine the students' explanatory text writing skills without and by using the Creative-Productive model and the effect of using the Creative-Productive model on the students' explanatory text writing skills in class VIII SMPN 6 SawahLunto. This type of research is a quantitative study with an experimental method. The design of this study was a posttest only control design. The population in this study, all students of class VIII SMPN 6 SawahLunto, totaling 103 students. The research sample for the control class was 34 students of class VIII 2, the sample for the experimental class of class VIII 1 students. The data in this study were the scores of explanatory text writing skills without using and using the Creative-Productive model. This research can be concluded as follows. First, the skill of writing explanatory texts without using the Creative-Productive model for the control class obtained an average score of 75.24 at the mastery level of 66-75% with Enough (C). Second, the skill of writing explanatory texts using the Creative-Productive model obtained an average score of 79.02 at the mastery level of 76-85% with good qualifications (B). Third, based on the results of the t-test, it can be concluded that there is an effect of using the Creative-Productive model. with tcount ttable (3.00 1.67) on the writing skills of the eighth grade students of SMPN 6 SawahLunto.

Implementation of Inquiry and Group Methods Investigation in PJOK Towards Student’s Participation and Critical Thinking

Physical education is an important part of developing students' interests and talents in schools. Teachers must have a strategy for learners. This research aims to analyze the implementation of the inquiry learning method and group investigation on participation and critical thinking of students. This research was quasi-experiment by using two group pretest-posttest design. The sample in this research were 51 eighth grade students of SMPN 4 Pamekasan. The data collection was carried out using questionnaires and students’ activity assessment sheets. Furthermore, the data analysis was carried out univariate by using the SPSS application. The results of this study in group 1 with the inquiry learning method showed an average increase in student participation by 5%, and critical thinking by 8.8%. Furthermore, the group investigation method in group 2 showed an average increase in student participation by 7.3% and critical thinking by 15.2%.