Grade Students Of SMKN Research Articles

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND COMPARISON DEGREE BY USING STICK PUPPET

Learning grammar, particularly understanding tenses, poses challenges for students, often leading to boredom during lessons. To address this, researchers propose integrating new media, such as stick puppets, into grammar instruction to enhance student engagement. The aim is to cultivate enthusiasm, involvement, and a deeper understanding of English grammar. This study was conducted as Classroom Action Research (CAR) with tenth grade students of SMKN 3 Jember. It explored the efficacy of stick puppets as an alternative method to improve Grammar Comprehension. This research was spanning one cycle with three implementation meetings and a post-test. It utilized various data collection techniques was included; grammar scores, teacher observations, interviews, student questionnaires, and classroom observation sheets. From the implementation of stick puppets, the findings revealed notable improvement in the Grammar Comprehension of tenth-grade students at SMKN 3 Jember with a 95.65% success rate. The students demonstrated increased proficiency across vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar usage, and content which indicated that stick puppets not only enhanced comprehension but also fostered active participation and student interest.

Hubungan Antara Dukungan Sosial Dengan Kesiapan Kerja Siswa Kelas X SMK Negeri 1 Donorojo Tahun Pelajaran 2021 / 2022

This study aims to determine whether there is a correlation between social support and student work readiness at the tenth grades students of SMK Negeri I Donorojo in 2021/2022 academic year. This research was a correlational quantitative research. The population in this study were all students in class X SMK Negeri I Donorojo with a total number of 230 students. The research sample was 70 students using simple random sampling. Data collection technique was to use a questionnaire and documentation. The questionnaire method was the main method used to obtain data on social support and work readiness. While the documentation method was a method of assistance. In addition, the analytical technique used was a product moment correlation. Based on the results of data analysis on a correlation between social support and student work readiness, it was obtained that the r-count was 0.425. Furthermore, the value of r-count was consulted with the r-table of product moment N=70 and the significance levels of 5% and 1% were 0.235 and 0.306. In fact, the results of the analysis of the data obtained indicated that the r-count was greater than the r-table or 0.235<0.425>0.306. In connection with this, the null hypothesis or Ho which stated that "there is no correlation between social support and student work readiness at the tenth grade students of SMK N I Donorojo in 2021/2022 academic year" was not proven and the work hypothesis or Ha was accepted which stated that "there is a correlation between social support and student work readiness at the tenth grade students of SMKN I Donorojo in 2021/2022 academic year" was accepted at both the level of significant 5% and 1%. Key Words: Relationship, Social Support, Work Readiness

The Effect of Using TikTok Application towards Students’ Speaking Skill at the Tenth Grade Students of SMKN 5 Pandeglang in Academic Year 2022/2023

This research aims to investigate the significant effect of using TikTok application towards students’ speaking skill at the tenth grade students of SMKN 5 Pandeglang in academic year 2022/2023. The research used the quantitative approach and quasi-experimental design. This research was conducted from May to June. The researcher has chosen two classes as sample. They are control class and experimental class. The technique in choosing the sample is cluster random sampling, the researcher used X RPL 1 (35 students) as control class and X RPL 2 (35 students) as experimental class. The experimental class was taught by using TikTok application, whereas the control class was taught by using YouTube application. In technique of Collecting the data, the researcher gives pre-test and post-test. The total score of pre-test at control class is 1965. Meanwhile, the total score of the post-test at control class is 2320. The total score of the pre-test at experimental class is 2115. Meanwhile, the total score of the post-test at experimental class is 2335. The mean of the pre-test at control class is 56,14. Meanwhile, the mean of the post-test at control class is 66,29. Then, the mean of the pre-test at experimental class is 60,43. Meanwhile, the mean of the post-test at experimental class is 66,71. In managing the data, the researcher used SPSS 29 statistical computation and used the result of the post-test both class control and experimental to analyze the hypotheses test. The researcher has found the result of Significant two-tailed = 0.000 < α 0.05. Therefore, the researcher concluded that the usage of TikTok application has a significant impact on students’ speaking skill in SMKN 5 Pandeglang.

The Effect of Diary to Teach Writing for Tenth Grade Students of SMKN 1 Madiun in the Academic Year of 2022/2023

The Effect of Diary to Teach Writing for Tenth Grade Students of SMKN 1 Madiun in the Academic Year of 2022/2023

EXPLORING THE CORRELATION: STUDENTS’ INTEREST AND THEIR ENGLISH LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT

This research aim was to find out the correlation between students’ interest and their English learning achievement. The research question was “Is there any significant correlation between students’ interest and their English learning achievement?” This research applied correlational method. The subjects was the tenth grade students of SMKN 5 Makassar. The data was collected through questionnaire and English score documentation. In analyzed the data, the researcher used quantitative data analysis. The result of data analysis showed that there is positive significant correlation between students’ Interest and their English learning achievement at tenth grade students of SMKN 5 Makassar. This was proved by the coefficience correlation score rcount 0,814 > rtable 0,344 in 5% significant degree. Based on a correlational table, the correlation index (rxy = 0,814) is in interval 0.70 – 0.90, this means that the correlation belongs to “strong correlation”. Therefore, the higher the tenth grade students’ interest in SMKN 5 Makassar the higher their English learning achievement will be.

Improving the Speaking Ability at the Second Grade Students of SMKN 1 Watunohu Through Media Picture

This research was aimed to improved of students’ ability in speaking ability through media picture. The subject of this research was 25 students of the second grade students of SMKN 1 Watunohu . The researcher applied classroom action research which has conducted into two cycles. The finding showed that the students’ speaking ability indicated the significant increase from the average score of speaking ability within the two cycles (cycle 1 and 2). In average score of test, the achievement score was 55,4 for cycle 1 and 77,6 for cycle 2. From these results, this research indicated that media picture can improve the students’ speaking ability in teaching and learning process, particularly on the aspect of introducing someone, retell profill of the picture and explain someone based on the prifile of the picture.

Peningkatan Keterampilan Menulis Teks Prosedur Menggunakan Model Proyek Based Learning dengan Media Animasi pada Siswa Kelas Xi TKJ-2 SMK Negeri 2 Karang Baru

This study used a type of Classroom Action Research (PTK). (Classroom Action Research). The subject of this study is the skill of writing procedure texts in grade students of SMKN 2 Karang Baru, . The source of this research data is students of SMKN 2 Karang Baru, . The number of students in one class selected as respondents was 20 students. Data collection techniques use test techniques and non-test techniques. Data analysis techniques are carried out in two ways, namely quantitative data analysis techniques and quality data analysis techniques. Results The learning process of writing procedures with a project bassed learning model assisted by animated video media as a whole went well. This is evidenced by the results of observations that show an increase from cycle I to cycle II. The results of changes in religious and social attitudes of the students of SMKN 2 Karang Baru class, experienced a change in a positive direction. Most of the students showed a good attitude of behavior from cycle I to cycle II in learning to write procedures with a project-based learning model with animated video media. The results of the procedure writing skills test with the project bassed learning model assisted by animated video media in grade students of SMKN 2 Karang Baru, experienced an increase from cycle I to cycle II.

The Correlation Between Teacher’s Strategies and Reading Comprehension Achievement of the Tenth Grade Students of SMKN 4 Pangkalpinang 2020/2021

The objective of this study was to find out the teacher’s strategies, the personality differences between male and female students, the students’ reading achievement, and the correlation between students' personality and their achievement in reading at the tenth grade students of SMKN 4 Pangkalpinang. Furthermore, the limitation of this study were 1) the purpose of reading focused on reading to search for simple information, reading to learn from texts, and reading for general comprehension, 2) type of reading was intensive reading, extensive reading. The research method used was quantitative with a correlational design. The population of this study was 2 classes consisting of 33 students at the tenth grade of SMKN 4 Pangkalpin ang. The data were analyzed by using Pearson Product-Moment Correlation. The result showed that the ????????????(0.945) was higher compared to ???????????????????????? at significant level 5% (0.344). Thus, the alternative hypothesis (????????) was accepted and null hypothesis (????????) was rejected. Furthermore, there was a significant correlation between teacher’s strategies and their achievement in reading. In conclusion, teacher’s strategies influenced their achievement in reading.

Efektivitas Pembelajaran Kimia Berbasis Proyek Terhadap Pemahaman Konsep Dan Ketrampilan Berpikir Kreatif Peserta Didik Smk

Project-Based Learning (PjBL) is highly relevant learning with a 21st century paradigm and competency framework formulated in the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, where 21st century student outcomes include learning and innovation skills that include creativity and innovation skills, thinking critical, and problem solving skills. , communication and collaboration skills (Partnership for 21st Century Skills, 2008). Based on observations of student learning at SMKN 6 Mataram, it shows that student learning outcomes are low (60% of students have not yet completed studying chemistry), and based on a search for alumni in October 2021, the alumni unemployment rate reaches 59.72%, the Project-based learning model (PjBL) is one way to do this. to resolve the issue. The PjBL learning model has a positive influence in improving problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity (Selçuk et al., 2013). This is supported by Miftahurrohmah et al 2021 who said that project-based learning using Zoom Meetings can have a positive influence on creative thinking skills and mastery of concepts. Therefore, it is necessary to train on “The Effectiveness of Project-Based Chemistry Learning on Concept Understanding and Creative Thinking Skills for Vocational Students. The training was held at SMKN 6 Mataram in April 2022. The population in this study were all X grade students of SMKN 6 Mataram in the 2021/2022
 academic year. The sampling technique in this training uses the "purposive sampling" technique. The sample to be taken is class X DPIB which uses a project-based learning model. This sampling is based on the material to be tested, namely acid and base. There are two variables in this training, namely the independent variable and the dependent variable. The independent variable is a project-based learning model, where the project used is the identification of acids and bases on several building materials and materials that are often used in everyday life, while the dependent variable is mastery of concepts with six indicators, namely remembering, understanding, and understanding. apply (apply), analyze (analyze), evaluate (evaluate), create (create). and creative thinking skills with indicators of Fluency, flexibility, originality and elaboration. The type of data used in this training is quantitative data in the form of a Chemistry concept mastery test and a Creative Thinking Test. The effectiveness of the Project-based learning model for students of SMKN 6 Mataram on acid-base material can be determined by taking into account the pretest and posttest scores obtained by students. Based on the data obtained, it shows that project-based learning is effective in increasing students' understanding of concepts with a learning mastery percentage of 78%, and high effectiveness in improving students' creative thinking skills with an N gain of 81.79%.

Implementation Of Talking Stick Technique In Teaching English Speaking At X Grade Students Of Smkn 1 Solok

The implementation of interesting learning techniques by the teacher can help students to be more enthusiastic about learning to speak English. One of them is with the teacher implementing the talking stick technique in learning to speak. The researcher found that the teacher who had applied the talking stick technique in learning to speak English was the teacher at the 1 Solok vocational high school. The object of this research is to analyze how the English teacher applies the talking stick technique in teaching speaking in the tenth grade of SMKN 1 Solok based on the steps and procedures of Helman's theory of Talking Stick. In this study, the researcher used a qualitative descriptive study in which the researcher analyzed 1 English teacher in applying the talking stick technique in learning to speak through four meetings. In collecting data, the researcher used the instrument of observation checklist, field notes, video and also documentation. Based on the results of observations that have been made by researchers on teachers who apply talking stick learning techniques in learning speaking with reference to the steps and procedures of Helman's theory (2009), in three meetings it can be found data from the steps and procedures in implementing the talking stick technique by teachers who have been implemented are categorized as very good with an average value of 3 meetings, namely 19, 6 because it lies in the score range 19, 6-24. Related to this, the teacher in implementing the talking stick technique is in accordance with Helman's theory which the researcher studied from one teacher in grade ten at a vocational high school 1 Solok.

An Analysis Reading Difficulties of Narrative Text in Online Learning at the Tenth Grade Students of SMKN 4 Jambi in Academic Years 2019/2020

Reading is the process of receiving interpreting information in language from via the medium of print. The purpose of this research is to analysis reading difficulties of narrative text in online learning by using Edmodo. The objective of this research is to identify the students’ difficulties. The research conducted at SMK N 4 Jambi in academic years 2019/2020. The population of this research is tenth grade students of fashion class II. Type of the research is qualitative the data were obtained by using online interview. Overall, the result of this research is most of the students have difficulties in understanding narrative text by using Edmodo application which the students argued that the explanation of the generic structure, language feature, finding main idea of the narrative text and students’ vocabularies are limited. But the difficulties could be solved by Edmodo communication tools which the teacher and all students could make the discussion about their difficulties, especially in learning reading narrative text.Keywords: Reading difficulties, Narrative text, Online Learning.

DEVELOPING ENGLISH WRITING WORKSHEET OF NARRATIVE TEXT BASED ON SCIENTIFIC APPROACH FOR THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMKN 7 MEDAN

DEVELOPING ENGLISH WRITING WORKSHEET OF NARRATIVE TEXT BASED ON SCIENTIFIC APPROACH FOR THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMKN 7 MEDAN *Arif Sandi Budiman **Nora Ronita Dewi **Farida Hanim Saragih ABSTRACT Sandi, Arif. Registration Number: 2142121001Developing English Writing Worksheet of Narrative Text Based on Scientific Approach for The Tenth Grade Students of SMKN 7 Medan. English Educational Program, Medan State University, 2020. By using scientific approach as a learning material referring to curriculum 2013, the method used in this research is research and development. This research consists of five steps: 1) Gathering data and information, 2) Need analysis, 3) Developing the worksheet, 4) Validating the product, 5) Revising product and presented as a final product. The average score for student worksheet from the mean value from all aspects is 4.7. It could be concluded that the worksheet is categorized as “Very Good” since the position of the mean value was in the interval it is concluded that student worksheet by using scientific approach can be used and distributed as a learning material in English narrative text writing worksheet learning for SMKN 7 Medan grade X. Keywords: Scientific Approach, Teaching, Writing.

Guttmann scale Method for Analyze Emotional Intelligence and Speaking Achievement Between Students’

The research was done because there is a significant factor in supporting language learning and academic achievement. That factor was emotional intelligence. Additionally, in language learning process, social. and personal skills are. necessary. As a result, the researcher needed to find and to search about emotional intelligence of the. students. and their speaking achievement. This research was conducted in SMKN 1 Baso at the tenth grade in academic.years of 2019/2020. This research. was a correlational research .as its design. The instruments of this .research were questionnaire .for measuring emotional intelligence and documentation for collecting speaking score of the students. It was all of the tenth grade students of SMKN 1 Baso as the population which consists of 7 classes. The sample was 47 students taken by purposive sampling technique. After that, the researcher has .used Pearson .Product Moment Correlation .Coefficient to search and to find the correlation. between two variables. The researcher.has gotten that the coefficient .of relationship .between. Emotional intelligence of the students and their speaking achievement was 0.48. Based on the result of the research, it can be concluded that emotional intelligence has positive contribution in speaking achievement. The meaning of positive symbol was if the students were intelligent in emotional, they also became intelligent in speaking.

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION BY USING CLASSWIDE PEER TUTORING (CWPT) METHOD (A Classroom Action Research to the Tenth Grade Students of SMKN 6 Pontianak in the Academic Year of 2019/2020)

This research was conducted to investigate how to improve students' reading comprehension after being taught using the Classwide peer tutoring (CWPT) method of tenth grade students of SMKN 6 Pontianak in the academic year 2019/2020. The form of this research is Classroom Action Research (CAR). The subjects of this study were 33 tenth grade students. Data collection techniques used were observation and measurement techniques. Observation sheets, field notes and reading tests were used as tools to collect data. Based on research findings, it showed that Classwide Peer Tutoring (CWPT) method can improve students' reading comprehension. Classwide Peer Tutoring (CWPT) method of successfully solving students' problems in reading. That is evident from the increase in student behavior and student grades. The students were shown by a significant increase in student scores which proved the improvement from the first cycle got an average score of 46.5. The score has not yet reached the average score, but after the researcher made improvement in the second cycle, the score increased to 70. This can be seen from the condition and behavior of students in teaching and learning and interested students are also introduced by using the Classwide Peer Tutoring (CWPT) method. Finally, the researcher concluded that students liked the Classwide Peer Tutoring (CWPT) method. This method can help students to improve students' reading comprehension by providing situations and ideas. Therefore, teachers need to use this method in class to improve students' reading comprehension in English. Keywords: Class Wide Peer Tutoring (CWPT) Method, Reading Comprehension

Nn AN ANALYSIS OF MORPHOLOGICAL AND SYNTACTICAL ERRORS IN RECOUNT TEXT

The purpose of this study is to determine the morphological errors and syntactic errors made by students in writing recount text, frequency of errors, types of dominant errors and sources of errors. The research method used is qualitative research. The data from this study are 70 recount texts made by students of tenth grade in SMK Negeri 9 Kota Bekasi. The research found that there were still many mistakes made by the tenth grade students of SMKN 9 in Bekasi in writing English recount text. For morphological errors the researcher found that students made 56 errors which included single errors with the number of errors 4 (7.14%), plural form errors with number of errors 5 (8.93%), errors belonging to the number of errors 8 (14.29%), errors to infinitive with the number of errors 9 (16.07%) and the formation error in the past with the number of errors 30 (53.57%). While for syntactic errors, the researcher found that students made 113 errors which included omission errors with 47 errors (41.60%), addition errors with 24 errors (21.24%) and formation errors with 42 errors (37.16%). This shows that grammar is a weakness of students in writing essays, especially recount text. From the results of the study it was found that students experienced obstacles in writing caused by interlingual factors, intralingual factors and excessive generalization. Thus students' writing skills are still weak.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MEMORY TRICKS GAME IN TEACHING GRAMMAR

This research was aimed to find out the effectiveness of Memory Tricks game in teaching grammar. The research was experimental research and the design that was used was pre-test and post-test design. The population of the study was the first grade students of SMKN 1 Kuripan especially in TKJ (TeknikKomputer and Jaringan) course which consisted of three classes. Two classes were chosen as the samples, those were TKJ 1 Class as experimental group consisted of thirty five students and TKJ 3 Class as control group consisted thirty five students. They were chosen by usingSimple Random Sampling technique. Experimental group was treated by Memory Tricks game and control group was treated by Verb Search game. The instrument that was used objective test in forms of completion items test. Then, the scores were analyzed by using statistical analysis. It showed the mean score of experimental group was 76 while the mean score control group was 69.2 and the value of t (t test) = 2,7922 was higher than the value of (t table) = 1.9955 at the significance level of 0.05% and the number of degree freedom (68). Therefore, according to the result of the analysis, it can be concluded that there is a significant difference between student’s grammar scores taught by Memory Tricks game and taught by Verb Search game. In other words, Memory Tricks game is effective in teaching grammar.

Pengaruh Konseling Behavioral dengan Teknik Modeling Melalui Lesson Study terhadap Self Exhibition

The current study was aimed at analyzing the effect of Behaviour counseling with modeling technique Through Lesson Study to self-exhibition. The study was a quasi-experiment, with non-equivalent posts only control group design. Purposive sampling was used to select the subject of the study. 10 tenth grade students of SMKN 3 Singaraja were selected as the subjects of the study. Observation, interviews, diaries, and self-exhibition likert scale questionnaire were used as the methods of data collection. The data was analyzed descriptively and statically, using t-test. Based on the observed t-value (14,54) with the t-table of 6.39 on significant level of 0.05, it was concluded that the H1 was accepted. In conclusion, the result of the study confirmed the effect of behaviour counseling with modeling technique through Lesson Study to improve students’ self-exhibitionKeywords: Behaviour Counseling, Modeling, Self Exhibition.

Improving the Students’ Reading Comprehension by Using Think Talk Write (TTW)

This research was designed to improve the students` reading comprehension through Think Talk Write at the first-grade students of SMKN 1 Lasusua. The research problem was “The reading comprehension of the first- grade students of SMKN 1 Lasusua is low”. The design of this research was collaborative Classroom Action Research (CAR).In this research, there were two cycles. The first cycle was not success because the result of the students’ test did not fulfill the KKM, so there was the next cycle. The second cycle was success because the result of the student test achieved the KKM mandatory by the school. In addition, this research must get score of 70 to fulfill the Minimum Mastery Criterion – Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal (KKM). It could be seen in the average score, it was 68.6 in the first cycle, and there were only 17 students from 35 students got greater score than or equal 70. This score increased to be 74.77 in the second cycle, there were 26 from 35 students got score greater than or equal 70. It means that this research was successful. Based on the findings, the conclusion is Think Talk Write strategy could improve the students` comprehension in reading at the first-grade students of SMKN 1 Lasusua.

The Character Development of Students at SMKN 3 Salatiga Through Extracurricular Activities in 2018/2019 Academic Year

This study aimed to describe the character development of Students at SMKN 3 Salatiga through scout extracurricular activities in] 2018/2019 academic year. The subject of this research were tenth grade students of SMKN 3 Salatiga, amount to 227 students. This research is Qualitative research. The data collected by interviews, observation and questionnaires. The results showed that the characters of students formed and fostered in scout extracurricular activities were religious characters, love of nature, caring for others, patriotism, deliberation, cooperation, skillful, discipline, responsible, honest, love the motherland. Scout activities programs that are designed and implemented to shape and foster student character include training, bantara monitoring, Outbound, Deliberation, camp, flower sowing, and ETK. The success of students' character formation and coaching through the scout program reached an average of 90.08% with a very good category.

The implementation of small group discussion in teaching writing recount text for the tenth grade students of SMKN 1 Bendo

The goals of this research are to describe the implementation, advantages and disadvantages, and the solution of disadvantages in teaching writing Recount text by using Small Group Discussion. The research uses descriptive qualitative research as approach and type of research. The sources of data are social situation, participant or informant, and document. The technique of collecting data uses observation, interview, and documentation. To know the validity of the data, the researcher uses triangulation. The technique of data analysis are data condensation, data display, conclusion and verification. The result of the research are (1) The implementation of Small Group discussion in teaching writing Recount text divided into (a) Pre-activity which covers greeting, praying, checking attendance list and explaining the purpose of the learning, (b) Whilst-activity covers the explanation the stages of the technique, (c) Post-activity include reviewing and making resume of the material, (2) The advantages are easy to implement in the class and can be understood well by the students, effective to teach types of text, increased participation, make student more intimate with their friend, (3) The disadvantages are student need more times to write, they are difficult in translate the word, disability of implementing correct structure makes some of students did not participate, students’ motivation of writing is still low, take long time because there are four stages that should be done by the students, (4) The solution of the disadvantages are teacher gives clear and simple explanation about the material, asks students to bring the dictionary, explains the role of each member of group clearly, makes the activity into simple one, gives additional time, student aware to other students, and teacher gives a bit of joke or humour and motivation in the process of learning. Based on the result, the conclusion of this research are suitable with the lesson plan, observation, and teaching process in the class. The suggestions are presented for teacher should have variety of strategy in teaching writing, students are suggested to increase their vocabulary, and other researcher are suggested to fulfil the need of the knowledge from other point of view.