Grade SMP Research Articles

EFFORT TO IMPROVE WRITING SKILLS PARAGRAPH PERSUASIVE THROUGH GRADE VIII STUDENT IMAGE MEDIA SMP NEGERI 3 ALASA TALUMUZOI

Language is communication tool. One part of teaching writing skills is writing or composing paragraphs. Based on the results of observations by researcher to Indonesia language subject teachers in SMP N 3 Alasa Talumuzoi it was found that some problems in learning to write persuasive paragraphs were still lacking, students’ understanding in arranging words in form a persuasive paragraphs was still lacking, because student were still lacking understand the meaning and way of writing persuasive paragraphs. The research problem is limited to “ Effort to Improve Writing Skill Paragraph Persuasive Through grade SMP N 3 Alasa Talumuzoi 2020/2021. The formulation of this research is how to improve and process image media in improve persuasive paragraph writing skill and the process of class VIII SMP N 3 Alasa Talumuzoi. While the purpose of this study was to describe to improvement of persuasive paragraph writing skills the process of drawing media for class VIII SMP N 3 Talumuzoi. The method used in this study namely classroom action research using image media, which means media that combines the expression of word in pictures. The result of the research in the first cycle with an average student score of 43,92 with a completeness percentage of 11,90 % and the percentage of 88.09 % incompliance indicate that the level of mastery was still lacking. Furthermore in the second cycle with an average student score 80,11 with a completeness percentage of 95,24 % and a percentage of 4, 76 % incompleteness, an increase in the level of mastery showed excellent. The conclusion in this study by applying image media can improve students’ ability to write persuasive paragraph and student are more active in learning and the suggestion in this study are expected to provide input for Indonesian language and literature subject teachers in SMP N 3 Alasa Talumuzoi by applying image media in writing persuasive paragraphs is expected to increase student’ insight in solving a problem.

MENINGKATKAN KEAKTIFAN BELAJAR MATEMATIS SISWA MELALUI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE TEAMS-GAMES-TOURNAMENT

This research were aimed to describe student activeness in math's geometry curved side using classroom action research and with Teams Games Tournament Subject model. Placed in IX H grade SMP Negeri 1 Ciruas. Data association instrument is using Crossword Puzzle and student activness quotioner. This action research has some steps: pre-Cycle, Cycle I and Cycle II based on the result of this research, may concluded students activeness were enhanced in math this action research, 90% students agreed that using Teams Games Tournament learning model, with help of crossword puzzle was very exciting and helping students in order of understanding topic. Based on the result, may concluded that applying Teams Games Tournament learning model could enhance student activeness in learning maths.

PENGGUNAAN ALAT PERAGA MANIK – MANIK UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA KELAS VII SMP NEGERI SOKORIA

The purpose of this study is to find out the activities and learning outcomes of students on integer operating materials using beaded props. The type of research used is PTK research. The population used is all students of Grade Vll Grade SMP Sokoria, and the sample in this study was 20 Students of Class Vll SMP Negri Sokoria. The data analysis technique used is a descriptive statistic analysis. Based on activities in cycle I and cycle II, the percentage of students' learning outcomes increased, namely cycle I students who completed only 13 people or with a percentage of 65% while those who had not completed 7 people or with a percentage of 35%. While in cycle II students completed 20 people or with a percentage of 100%. From cycle I and cycle II, it can be concluded that the percentage of students' learning outcomes increase from 13 complete people to 20, complete people. All students sampled in this study achieved KKM scores.

The Effect of Partner Reading Strategy on Reading Comprehension

This research is conducted in investigating whether Partner Reading Strategy affects on students’ Reading Comprehension ability in descriptive text. The problem of this research is “What is the effect of Partner Reading strategy significantly for students’ reading comprehension at grade eight of SMP N7 Pematangsiantar?”. To solve the problem of this research, the researchers used related theories ; Grellet (1997), Nunan (1991), Melanie and Paula (2008) and Patel, Jain (2008), Pammun (2017), Snow et al (2002), Dorn and Soffos (2005 ) and Grade (2014). This research was done in SMP N 7 Pematangsiantar. In this research, the researchers conducted an experimental quantitative research. The population of this research was the eight grade of SMP N 7Pematangsiantar The samples of this research were two classes, they were 62students The first class was 31 students of experimental class who had been taught by Partner Reading Strategy and the second was 31 students of control group who had been taught by conventional method. The instrument for collecting the data was 20 items of multiple choice test. The data were analyzed by using t-test formula in order to see whether Partner Reading Strategy significantly affect on students’ reading comprehension or not. The total score of pre-test in control group is 1065, mean 34.35 and the total score of post-test in control group is 1355, mean is 45,16, meanwhile the total score of pre-test in experimental group is1525, mean is 49.19 and the total score of post-test in experimental group is 2470, mean is79.67. The finding indicates that the value of t-test exceeds the value of t-table (8.77> 1,67), at the level of significant p = 0,05 and the degree freedom df= 60. The finding implies that the alternative hypo research is accepted. In other words, there is a significant effect of Partner Reading Strategy on the students reading comprehension.

The Effect of Plyometric Training towards Long Jump of Squat Style Ability on Second Grade Male Students in SMP Negeri 2 Manganitu

The aims of the study to find out the extent of the effect of plyometric training on the ability to squat-style long jump on 2th grade male students of SMP Negeri 2 Manganitu. There is an influence of plyometric training on the ability to squat-style long jump in 2th grade male students of SMP Negeri 2 Manganitu. The research method used was an experimental method with treatment in the form of an exercise program given for eight weeks. The population was all male students of 2th grade of SMP Negeri 2 Manganitu amounting to 20 people and a sample of 20 people, then divided into two groups each with 10 experimental groups and 10 control groups. Data collection instruments: Squat-style long jump test. The study design uses: randomized control groups pre-test and post-test design. Hypothesis testing using statistical techniques with t test. The results of hypothesis analysis, obtained t observation of 21.63, while t table obtained from the degree of freedom n-1 + n2 - 2 that is 10 + 10 - 2 = 18 and the level of confidence = 0.05 is 2.10. In accordance with the test criteria accept Ho if t observation is smaller than t table and reject Ho if t observation is greater than t table. Because t observation is greater than t table, the results of the analysis show reject Ho and accept Ha. Conclusion: Pliometric exercises given for eight weeks with a frequency of three times a week can improve the squat-style long jump ability in male students of 2th grade SMP Negeri 2 Manganitu.

ANALYSIS OF FINDING SUFFIX AND PREFIX IN NARRATIVE TEXT

This study is about the analysis of finding suffix and prefix in narrative text. The problem of this study are “What kinds of suffix are found in narrative text?” and “What kinds of prefix are found in narrative text?” This study attempts to find out kinds of suffix are found in narrative text and to find out kinds of prefix are found in narrative text. For acquiring the data, the students are tested. The subjects in this study is seventh grade SMP Sw. Puteri Sion Medan. This study was conducted by using descriptive qualitative design to analyze suffix and prefix in narrative text. The finding of this research showed that the average score is 77,61. The students’ classify of ability was found that the percentage of 8 students with criteria as excellent was 38,09%, the percentage of 10 students with criteria very good was 47,61%, the percentage of 3 students with criteria good was 14,28%.

KONTRIBUSI KEBIASAAN MEMBACA DAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN MENULIS TEKS EKSPOSISI SISWA KELAS VIII SMP PEMBANGUNAN LABORATORIUM UNP

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is three. First, to describe the contribution of reading habits to the writing text exposition skills of class VIII students of SMP Pembangunan Laboratorium UNP. Second, to describe the contribution of learning motivation to the writing exposition text students of class VIII of SMP Pembangunan Laboratorium UNP. Third, describe the contribution of reading habits and learning motivation to the writing skills of exposition students of VIII grade SMP Pembangunan Laboratorium UNP. This type of research is quantitative research using descriptive methods and correlational designs. The population in this study were students of class VIII of the SMP Pembangunan Laboratorium UNP 2018/2019 academic year totaling 167 people. The sample in this study was determined by proportional random sampling, 25% of the population, namely 43 students. The data of this study were scores on the results of the reading habits questionnaire, scores on the results of the questionnaire of learning motivation, and the results of the test of writing the text of the esposition. The instruments used in this study were reading habits questionnaire, learning motivation questionnaire, and performance tests to measure exposition text writing skills. There are three research results in this study. First, reading habit significantly contributes to the writing skills of exposition text students of class VIII of SMP Pembangunan Laboratorium UNP by 15.21%. Secondly, motivation to learn significantly contributed to the writing skills of exposition students of VIII grade at SMP Pembangunan Laboratorium UNP by 30.25%. Third, reading habits and learning motivation together contribute to the writing skills of exposition text students of class VIII of SMP Pembangunan Laboratorium UNP by 35.35%. Kata kunci: Kontribusi, Kebiasaan Membaca, Motivasi Belajar, Keterampilan Menulis Teks Eksposisi

Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Inkuiri Terbimbing Untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Proses Sains Peserta Didik Pada Pembelajaran IPA Materi Pokok Cahaya dan Alat Optik Kelas VIIIA SMP Negeri 1 Wawoni Utara

This study aims to: 1) To describe the science process skills improvement classes learners VIIIA of SMP Negeri 1 North Wawonii taught through guided inquiry learning model; 2) Describe the activities of teachers in science teaching VIIIA grade SMP Negeri 1 North Wawonii on poko material light and an optical instrument with use taught guided inquiry learning model.This type of research is the Classroom Action Research (CAR), which has been conducted in two cycles. Subjects in this study were all learners VIIIA grade SMP Negeri 1 North Wawonii 2018/2019 school year totaling 19 people. The data collected in this study is the science process skills gained from the observation sheet. Data analysis was performed descriptive statistics. From the results of data analysis obtained by valueAverage science process skills of students in the first cycle of 2.3 included in the category enough and for the average value of the activities of teachers in the first cycle is the second cycle 2,9.Padaearned valueAverage science process skills of students in the first cycle of 3.6 included in both categories, and for the average value of teacher activity in the second cycle is 3.61.Based on the results of research and discussion concluded that the science learning in the subject matter of the Light and Optics are taught using guided inquiry learning model has increased in the science process skills and activities of teachers.

PROSES BERPIKIR KREATIF SISWA SMP BERDASARKAN TAHAPAN WALLAS DALAM MEMECAHKAN MASALAH MATEMATIKA DITINJAU DARI TIPE KEPRIBADIAN EKSTROVERT – INTROVERT

The creative thinking process is a stage that passed through while thinking creative. The stages of creative thinking according to Wallas of preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification. Differences in creative thinking processes in solving mathematical problems also affect differences in student’s extrovert and introvert personality types. This study is purposed to describe the student’s creative thinking processes based on the stages of Wallas with extrovert and introvert personality types. This research is a qualitative descriptive which conducted in 8th grade SMP Negeri in Gresik 2018/2019. The subject of this research consist of one student with extrovert personality type and one student with introvert ersonality type. The other criteria of the subject are having an same gender, and great ability communication. The research instruments consist of personality type test, problem solving task, and interview guideline. The result showed that : 1) The creative thinking’s process of students with extrovert types, (a) In the preparation stage, student could read and understand the questions twice based on subject’s ability to explain back information using its own language. (b) In the incubation stage, student experienced a saturation point and could not find a solution. Then, student made physical movements for thinking about the solution. (c) In the illumination stage, student has found a solution to find the maximum benefit by looking at the already known comparisons of the problems. (d) In the verification stage, student has implemented its idea as specified at the illumination stage, but student did not re-examine the steps and the results. 2) The creative thinking’s process of students with introvert types, (a) In the preparation stage, student could read and understand the questions several times based on subject’s ability to explain back information using its own language. (b) In the incubation stage, student experienced a saturation point but still though the solution with playing the writing instrument. The student resolves the problem which will be seen at the illumination stage. (c) In the illumination stage, student found the main idea that lead to problem solving, namely seeking maximum profit by looking at the already known comparisons of the problems. (d) In the verification stage, student has implemented its idea as specified at the illumination stage, student also re-checked the steps and the results from the first stage. Keywords : Creative Thinking Process of Wallas, Solve Mathematical Problems, Extrovert and Introvert, Personality Type

Story Mapping Technique And Comprehending Narrative Text

This research describes about the effect of Story Mapping Technique to comprehend narrative text at grade VIII students of SMP N 5 Padangsidimpuan. There were some problems in this research: 1) The students get difficulties in comprehending the text, 2) The students cannot combine the information that they have already read with their background knowledge, 3) The teacher uses inappropriate technique in teaching reading comprehension. The kind of this research was experimental research. The population of this research was all of the eight grade of SMP N 5 Padangsidimpuan. The total of population were 265 students. Then, the sample of the research was 2 classes, VIII 5 as experimental class that consist of 28 students and VIII 6 as control class that consist of 28 students. The data was derived from pre-test and post-test. To analyze the data, the researcher used t-test formula. Based on the calculation of t-test, the researcher found that tcount = 8.03 and ttable = 1.67356. It means tcount ttable (8.03 1.67356). So, the researcher could concludes that Ha was accepted and Ho was rejected. There was the significant effect of using Story Mapping Technique to comprehend narrative text at grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 5 Padangsidimpuan.

An Analysis of Students’ Ability in Writing Descriptive Texts

The research was conducted aiming to an analysis of students’ ability in writing descriptive texts at the second grade SMP Swasta Talitakum medan”. The method used in this research is qualitative method. This research was conducted at the second grade focus on generic structure, characteristics, vocabulary. From the data analysis of 23 students, 43.48% of students had a low writing ability category, 34.78% had a medium writing ability, and 21.73% had a high writing ability category. The researchers found that students still had many difficulties in making paragraphs that used the correct generic structure. So students need a lot of practice both at home and courses.
 Keywords: writing, descriptive text, generic structure.

Analisis Minat Belajar Siswa SMP Dengan Menggunakan VBA Excel Pada Materi KPK dan FPB

This study was conducted to analyze the learning interest of class VII Junior High School students in mathematics learning KPK and FPB byusing indicators of learning interest namely feeling happy, student interest, study involvement, diligent in learning and doing mathematical assignmens, diligent and learning discipline in learning. Research methods for analysis using descriptive qualitative methods, with the instrument used ini the form of quaestionnaires containing positive and negative statements to analyze student’s interest inlearning mathematics. Sampel subjects in the study were seventh grade SMP IT Daarul Fikri Bandung totaling 22 people. The result obtained from the study that the interest in learning mathematics assisted by VBA Excl on the material of KPK and FPB is good.

Experimentation of Interactive Setting Cooperative Learning Model (PSIK) and Course Review Horey (CRH) on The Material Geometry Flat Side Reviewed from Student Intelligence in The SMP N in Districk of Demak

The purpose of this study is to find out from each model of learning mathematics, which provides better mathematics learning achievement, students who have the type of logical intelligence mathematics, visual, kinesthetic or interpersonal. This research method of this study is quasi experimental research or pre-experimental research with research design using 3 x 4 factorial designs. The population in this study is the entire students VIII grade SMP N in districk of Demak. Sampling was done by stratified cluster random sampling technique. Instruments used to collect data are a questionnaire of multiple intelligences and mathematics learning achievement test. The prerequisite test includes the population normality test using the Lilliefors method and the homogeneity test of population variance using the Bartlett method.With α = 0, 05. Hypothesis testing of the study are analysis of variance with unequal cell. Based on the results of hypothesis testing, obtained the conclusion that. There is interaction of learning model on mathematics learning achievement in each category of students’ multiple intelligence.

PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS KOMPUTER MODEL TUTORIAL INTERAKTIF UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATERI POKOK RELASI DAN FUNGSI

The background of this research is the lack of a valid, practical and effective ICT-based learning media to learn about relations and functions. This research uses the Research and Development (R&D) method. The development model used in this study is the Plomp instructional model which consists of five phases namely: (1) the initial investigation phase; (2) the design phase; (3) realization phase; (4) test, evaluation and revision phases; (5) implementation phase. The purpose of this study is to develop ICT-based learning media on the subject of relations and functions that are valid, practical and efficient. The subjects of the study were 33 students of VIII grade SMP Negeri 5 Singingi Hilir. The instruments used were validation questionnaire, student response questionnaire and learning motivation questionnaire. Questionnaire sheets were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Based on the results of data analysis, the developed media are in a very valid category, practical to use on learning about relations and functions and effective to increase student learning motivation.

FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATA PELAJARAN IPS TERPADU KELAS VII

Learning outcomes are a reflection of the level of success or achievement of the objectives of the learning process that has been carried out and culminated with an evaluation which is then measured using a value or number. This study aims to determine the effect of the implementation of the 2013 curriculum and the full day school system on student learning outcomes in Integrated Social Sciences subjects in VII grade SMP Negeri 17 Malang both simultaneously (simultaneously) or individually (partially). This research is an ex-post facto type and uses a quantitative approach. The population in this study amounted to 168 students of class VII of SMP Negeri 17 Malang with sampling using probability sampling techniques of 70 students. Data collection techniques in this study using questionnaires, interviews and documentation. The results of this study indicate that there is a positive or significant simultaneous effect between the implementation of the 2013 curriculum and the full day school system on student learning outcomes in integrated social studies subjects in class VII SMP 17 Malang. There is a positive or partially significant effect between the implementation of the 2013 curriculum and the full day school system on the learning outcomes of Social Sciences Integrated Class VII SMP Negeri 17 Malang.

Development of Mathematical Worksheet for Junior High School Based on Guided Discovery Oriented by PISA

The problem solving ability is one of the most important skills to students. However, in reality these skills do not seem to have been optimally achieved in schools, as students are less involved in the development ofthe concepts learnt and teacher-centered learning. Possible efforts are the development of a guided, discovery-based worksheet based on the PISA model. In which the students are given instructions to understand the concept directly. Students are then asked key questions so that they can think, analyze by themselves, and are confident in dealing with arguments. The purpose of this study is to create a worksheet based on a guided discovery that is PISA-based and valid, practical and effective in improving students' problem solving skills. This research is a bulging research model consisting of four internships. The subjects of this study was the 7th grade students or SMP N 1 Lembang Jaya. The tools used were validation, internship sheets, interview guidelines, observational sheets and questionnaires. The results obtained are valid worksheets and can be well understood by the students

THE EFFECT OF INQUIRY LEARNING AND PEER TEACHING TOWARD STUDENTS’ LEARNING OUTCOME OF FOREARM PASS VOLLEY BALL FOR SEVENTH GRADE MALE STUDENTS OF SMPN 17 JAMBI

This study aimed to influence inquiry learning model and peer teaching towards increasing learning outcomes of forearm pass. The research design used quasi-experimental with two groups pre-test posttest design. The population of this research was students of SMP Negeri 17 Jambi, the sample was the seventh grade. Data were analyzed by analysis of the mean differences using the t-test. The results showed that there was an increase in learning outcomes forearm pass volleyball. In the pre test data, the inquiry method obtained an average of 3.65 points and an average value on the posttest of 3.96 points. Whereas in the pre-test data, the peer test learning model obtained an average of 3.65 points and the average value at the posttest was an average of 3.84 points. Based on the Depedent T calculation, it was known that the significance value of p value is 0.003 with this value smaller than the significance value of the T table, while the rejection limit was 0, 05, so that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted, there was the effect of learning to forearm pass volleyball using the inquiry model on the results of passing under the male students of seventh grade SMP Negeri 17 Jambi. There was an influence of learning to forearm pass volleyball using a peer teaching model to the results of forearm pass in male students of seventh grade SMP Negeri 17 Jambi.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING SONGS IN TEACHING LISTENING SKILL AT THE SECOND GRADE OF SMP N 11 KABUPATEN SORONG

The use of song in the classroom can stimulate very positive associations to the study of a language. They can also make the classroom situation more enjoyable for students and increase the students’ interest to learn. Songs are chosen here because many of the students had listened to it. It can stimulate their motivation to learn, and to help the students learn English especially Listening Skill.The problem of this research can be stated how is using song effective in teaching listening skill at the second grade of SMP N 11 Kabupaten Sorong. The objectives of this study is to know effective or not using song in teaching listening skill at second grade of SMP N 11 Kabupaten Sorong. The study was conducted at SMP N 11 Kabupaten Sorong. The subjects of this study were the students at the second grade of SMP N 11 Kabupaten Sorong in two classes thus were as experimental and control groups. The numbers of the subjects were 24 students in experimental class (10 male and 12 female) and 24 students in control class (14 male and 10 female). This research used experimental method. The techniques of data collection used by the researcher are observation, and test (pre-test and post-test).Based on the statistical data, the researcher got a description that the results of test score of the experimental class which was given treatment using songs as media was 74.583 and control class which did not get treatment using songs as media that was 62.917. Based on the t-test with standard of significant 5%, it was found = 3.213 with t-table= 2.021 Consequently based the result, the process of learning Listening using songs as media is effective. In conclusion, there is a real difference in score between those who using song as media and those who learn without using songs as media. In another word, the process of learning Listening using songs as media is effective.

Relationship Between Peer Attachment with Korean Wave Cultural Conformity in Early Youth

The Korean wave cultural conformity that occurred in early adolescents was triggered because of a close relationship in friendship which made him adjust his behaviour with his peer group. This study aims to describe empirically the relationship of peer attachment with Korean wave culture conformity of students. The research uses a quantitative approach with correlational methods. The samples used were saturation samples, namely all students of class 7th grade SMP Negeri 44 Bandung Academic Year 2018/2019 who enjoyed Korean wave culture in the form of Korean pop and Korean drama totalling 88 people. Data collection techniques using peer attachment instruments adapted from the inventory of parents and peer attachment-revised and the Korean wave cultural conformity instruments developed by researchers. The results showed that in general, the peer attachment of students was in the category of secure attachment and Korean wave cultural conformity of students was in the category of obedience. This study recommends basic group guidance services that can improve the achievement of peer attachments and can reduce the Korean wave cultural conformity of students.

IMPROVING THE STUDENT'S ACTIVENESS IN MATHEMATICS LEARNING THROUGH COOPERATIVE LEARNING MODEL OF ASSISTED INDIVIDUALIZATION TEAM

This research background is active less of VIII grade SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Kalasan Sleman on the semester academic year 2016/2017 in the learning mathematics. This research aims to increase students' activeness in the learning of mathematics using cooperative learning model type Team assisted individualization (TAI) class VIII Junior High School (SMP) Muhammadiyah 2 Kalasan, Sleman semester academic even year 2016/2017. This research is a class act. The setting used is a class VIII SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Kalasan, district Sleman totaling 28 students. The study was conducted in two cycles of the first cycle and the second cycle, each cycle consisting of three meetings. The first cycle and the second cycle using cooperative learning model type TAI. Data collected by observation using observation sheet student learning activeness, and interviews. Analysis instrument using content validity. Analysis of the data used is descriptive qualitative. The result showed that using cooperative learning model type TAI can increase students' activeness in mathematics learning in class VIII student of SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Kalasan the school year 2016/2017. This is evident from the observation of students' learning activities in each cycle. The average percentage of student activity observation on the first cycle, 54,16%, reached sufficient criteria. On the second cycle, it increased to 63,77% that reached both criteria. From interviews with students showed a positive response to the students learning activeness.