Grade VII Research Articles

Pengaruh Penerapan Model Kooperatif Tipe Teams Games Tournament Dengan Pendekatan Saintifik Terhadap Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa Kelas VII MTs Fie Sabilil Muttaqien Tempurejo Desa Tempuran

The learning model is very important and has many benefits in the teaching and learning process, with the help of the learning model educators can also motivate students to be actively involved in learning and totality so as to affect student learning outcomes. Through a cooperative learning model of the team games tournament type with a scientific approach, it is hoped that it will be able to improve student learning outcomes. This study aims to determine the effect of the application of the cooperative learning model of the team games tournament type with a scientific approach on the mathematics learning outcomes of grade VII MTs Fie Sabilil Muttaqien Tempurejo students for the 2023/2024 school year. The method in this study is a quantitative Quasi Experiment with a posttets only control group design research design. This study consists of independent variables and bound variables. The independent variable is the learning model used, namely a cooperative model of the team games tournament type with a scientific approach while the bound variable is the learning outcome. The subject of this study is grade VII students of MTs FSM Tempurejo with 23 students in the experimental class and 23 students in the control class. Data collection is carried out by means of a posttest given at the end of learning which is used to determine student learning outcomes. The results showed a significant difference with the value of t calculated = 2.134 and t table = 1.080 with a significance level of 0.05. The average score of students after being taught using a cooperative model of teamgames tournament type with a scientific approach was 80.04, while the average score of students with a direct learning model was 68.65. Thus, the application of a cooperative learning model of the team games tournament type with a scientific approach is more effective on the mathematics learning outcomes of grade VII MTs students Fie Sabilil Muttaqien Tempurejo for the 2023/2024 school year.

Effect of Cooperative Learning on Grade VII Learners’ Creative Thinking Skills (CTSS) in Elementary School Science

In every aspect of daily life, uniforms are fundamental. When we meet someone, we tend to judge them based on their uniform, such as a nurse's outfit, a labourers’ uniform, or a military uniform. "School uniform influences students’ social adjustment at secondary school level in district Bannu, KPK, Pakistan", is the main focus of this study. Due to its descriptive nature, a survey approach was used. The population of the study is 8073 male students enrolled in district Bannu's Government Secondary Schools. The applied sampling technique was a stratified random sampling technique. Five hundred respondents were selected as a sample, and the data was calculated using the John Curry (1984) formula. The "Five Point Likert Scale” was employed in a self-created survey instrument. The researcher made 41 statements and requested a panel of ten educational experts for validation. The researcher gave the questionnaire to fifty students. Utilized SPSS’s Cranach alpha to assess the questionnaire's reliability. Overall, Cranach's alpha was .83. Out of all 30 items that remained for the data collection, 11 were irrelevant because their "corrected item-total correlation" standards were less than .25. To find out "school uniform" and "social adjustment", frequency and percentage were employed. The effect was ascertained by Simple Linear Regression which shows that school uniforms significantly influence students’ social adjustment in the community at secondary school level in district Bannu.

Development of Android-based Comic Learning Media for Grade VII Science Subject in Junior High School

This developmental study aims to create an Android-based comic learning media for Grade VII students, focusing on Earth and Solar System material in science subjects. The objective is to enhance learning experiences and assess the media's feasibility. Existing learning resources often fail to meet students' needs and improve learning outcomes. Following the ADDIE model, the research includes analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stages. Thirty Grade VII students from SMPN 1 Harau District participated in the study for the academic year 2023/2024. Research instruments included validation sheets, teacher and student questionnaires, and test items. The Android-based comic media was validated by experts in media, material, and language, scoring very valid in all aspects. Teacher and student feedback rated the media as very practical. In the effectiveness test, students achieved an average posttest score of 82.08, with an achievement percentage of 83.33%. The average gain test result was 0.63, indicating moderate improvement. This study demonstrates the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of Android-based comic learning media in teaching Earth and Solar System material to Grade VII students.

Penerapan Model Discovery Learning dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab

This research aims to determine the application of the discovery learning model in Arabic language learning. This research is a Pre-Experimental quantitative research. This research design is a one-group pretest-posttest, which uses one group without a comparison group. The sample of this research is grade VII, with 22 students in total. The methods of data collection used are tests and documentation. The data analysis technique used is descriptive and inferential statistical analysis with the t-test. Based on the results of the descriptive analysis, the research result of the overall average score before the application of the discovery learning model is 37. Meanwhile, the research result of the overall average score after the application of the discovery learning model is 87. Furthermore, the inferential statistical analysis showed that this discovery learning model could improve Arabic language learning in grade VII at the Darul Aman Takalar Islamic Boarding School. This research implies that the discovery learning model can be used as an alternative in the Arabic language learning process.

Identification of the Difficulties of Middle School Students in Understanding the Mixed Operations of Integer

The difference between the students’ conceptions and the conceptual substance has led to a misconception regarding the mixed arithmetic operation on integers. This study aims to describe students’ understanding and to identify learning difficulties related to the mixed operation of integers. This study was a qualitative study with a case study design. The subjects of the study were the students of grade VII of a junior high school in Bandung. The data collection was done through tests, interviews, and curriculum documents. Data analysis is descriptive in general by reposing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. From the results of the study, it can be concluded that students have difficulties in understanding the concept of integers and their operation, especially those related to the mixed operations of integers. Based on the data analysis, it can be shown that some students recognize numbers only as a formal symbol in mathematics. Numbers for them are something abstract so they have difficulty when they present these numbers in concrete. Another result is students have difficulty in using mixed operations of integers. Keywords: difficulties of middle school students, mixed operations of integer, understanding

Learning Obstacles in the Concept of Quadrilateral Constructed Areas

This study aims to describe the learning obstacle in the concept of quadrilateral constructed areas based on the meaning obtained by students. The research method used is a qualitative method with a case study design. The participants in the research were 26 students of grade VII from one of the Bungo State Junior High Schools. The data collection was carried out by testing the respondents’ abilities, interviewing them, and then conducting an in-depth analysis of the obstacles experienced by students. Based on the research conducted, it was revealed that epistemological obstacles arise because students understanding about the given problem is different from the usual context. Epistemological obstacle arise in the form of students’ limited knowledge in solving problems related to the concept of the area of a rectangular dataset. Ontogenic obstacles are related to students’ lack of concentration and readiness in the teaching and learning process. Keywords: junior high schools, learning obstacles, quadrilateral constructed areas

Needs Analysis for the Development of Science e-Modules Assisted with Kvisoft Flipbook Maker on the Basic of Project Based Learning on Heat and Transfer Materials to Improve Creative Thinking Ability in the Pandemic Period

Creative thinking is a high-order thinking skill that is considered to be an important skill to succeed. Creative thinking abilities include fluency in thinking, flexibility of thinking, originality of thinking, and detailed thinking (elaboration). The lack of teaching materials on the topic of heat transfer and the inability to think creatively about the topic negatively affect students. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the need for the development of an e-module using the Flipbook Maker application. The need analysis for the e-module was analyzed in line with creative thinking abilities to support online learning. This study used a qualitative method, with the research subjects being teachers and students of grade VII of Junior High School in Sukoharjo. Data collection techniques employed were questionnaires and interviews, in which the data were then analyzed descriptively. The study revealed that students’ creative thinking abilities were still low on indicators of flexibility and originality. For these reasons, project-based learning (PJBL) is a learning model that can be applied to improve students’ creative thinking abilities. In addition, teachers and students need e-modules to support the online learning process. Thus, this research can be elaborated by developing a natural science e-module assisted by a Flipbook Maker based on PJBL to improve students’ creative thinking abilities.
 Keywords: Science e-Modules, Project Based Learning, Creative Thinking Ability

Challenges Faced by the Grade VI Students during the Implementation of the New Curriculum Framework: A Case Study on Khulna University School

This qualitative study has attempted to explore the challenges encountered by the grade VI students during the implementation of the New Curriculum Framework-2021. This competency-based new curriculum which emphasizes on innovative pedagogical approaches has been in implementation for grade VI and VII throughout Bangladesh since January 2023. A case study on Khulna University School has been carried out to conduct this study. The research questions of this study focus on the challenges relevant to teaching-learning and assessment and how those are affecting students’ learning. To answer the questions classroom observations and semi-structured interviews of the students as well as the teachers were done. Then obtained data were analyzed by using thematic analysis technique from which major themes emerged. This Study finds that the students are facing a number of challenges including difficulties in understanding instruction and assessment criteria, lack of active participation, insufficient class duration and physical facility, irregular feedback etc. This study also finds that both the students and teachers have claimed that as they were not adequately prepared for a full scale implementation, the mentioned challenges are hampering learning by creating learning gaps and widening parental concerns along with financial issues. The findings have implications for the government, policymakers, curriculum developers, school authority, teachers and other stakeholders so that they can minimize the challenges that the students are facing. This study recommends that bottom-up approach, adequate preparatory time, effective curriculum dissemination, teacher training programs, improved learning environment are required for successful implementation of the new curriculum.

Efforts to Improve Learning Outcomes in Social Sciences Subjects by Using The Truth or Dare Game

In State Junior High School 5 Pamekasan, the teaching and learning process still often uses the lecture method which is assisted by using textbooks and Student Worksheets (LKS), so that it does not attract students' attention which causes student learning outcomes to be less satisfactory. The purpose of this study was to improve student learning outcomes in social studies subjects through the Truth or Dare game in grade VII of State Junior High School 5 Pamekasan. The main problem studied in this study is about the learning outcomes of grade VII social studies students at SMP Negeri 5 Pamekasan. The method used is class action research (PTK) which consists of three cycles, each cycle has three meetings. The instruments used are observation sheets and student learning outcomes tests. The results of this study also showed an increase in social studies learning outcomes in class VII. This is seen in the series of cycles I, II, and III. In cycle I the average value was 73.55 with a completion percentage of 70.96%. In cycle II the average score was 75.81 with a completion percentage of 77.41%. In cycle III the average value was 78.23 with a completion percentage of 87.09%.

THE POWERING OF GUESSING GAME IN STUDENTS' WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT: EFL CLASSROOM ACTIVITIE

Enhancing writing skills in descriptive text learning by using the guessing method in class VII SMPN 1 Sugio. The benefit of this research is the guessing game method can improve the writing ability of class VII students of SMPN 1 Sugio, this type of research is Class Action Research which is carried out in cycle stages including action planning, implementation of action, observation and evaluation, and reflection. The subject of this class action research is the seventh grade students of SMPN 1 Sugio. The object of this research is the ability to write with the guessing game method. The instruments used in this study were observation sheets and learning outcomes tests. The data from this study were analyzed descriptive qualitative. The results show that the learning activities of grade VII D SMPN 1 Sugio students who used the guessing method are more active and enthusiastic in learning. In the preliminary results, the average student score is 67.1, only one student managed to reach the KKM. In the first cycle of student learning activities with the criteria of failure, with the results achieved 68.1 of 26 students, students who reached the KKM, 6 students while the second cycle of student learning activities with very good criteria, with the results achieved 76.3 of 26 students. Students who managed to reach the KKM 23 students. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the learning outcomes of seventh grade students of SMPN 1 Sugio using the guessing method have increased.

Reconstruction of the Story telling Method in Learning to Retell Texts of Fables to Grade VII Students of SMP Al-Hidayah Medan

Story telling is one method of speaking in the form of telling activities or telling about an event, and is delivered orally which aims to share stories with others and become a method that can be used in fabel’s learning. Retelling the fable text from read or heard is one of the basic competencies that students are expected to be able to do optimally. The purpose of this research is to reconstruct the story telling method with the help of visual aids in class VII SMP Al-Hidayah Medan. This research was conducted by analyzing (1) the conditions of the application of the story telling method (2) the impact of creative teaching aids. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method. Data collection techniques in research were conducted by interviews and literature study. The results showed that the application of the method in learning to retell fable texts in grade VII of Al-Hidayah Junior High School still did not get optimal results and responses both in terms of student response, speaking skills, and the absence of media support, so there is a need for reconstruction to achieve better learning outcomes and student responses.

Learning growth and development of living things topic: An analysis of students’ interest at a private middle school in Labuhanbatu district

Students’ engagement and curiosity in learning Biology is suboptimal, hence innovative teaching methods are required to cultivate their interest and enhance their understanding of the subject matter. The research aims to identify differences in students’ interest in learning Biology across grades VII, VIII, and IX, based on gender and other indicators. The study analyzes the variations in students’ interest in the growth and development of living creatures at Bulu Tolang Adventist Private Middle School, Labuhanbatu Regency. The research population comprises all students at the school, with a research sample of 64 students using total sampling techniques. The study employed a quantitative descriptive research method and used a questionnaire of 20 statements calculated using a Likert scale. The data analysis involved descriptive description of the average percentage of students’ interest in learning. The research results revealed that: (1) Grade VII students’ interest in learning was categorized as high (65.62%), Grade VIII high (62.69%) and Grade IX medium (51.60%); (2) Students’ interest in learning based on gender showed that males were in the medium category (54.28%) in paying attention to lessons, while females were higher (65.23%); and (3) Student interest in learning based on indicators, namely feelings of enjoyment in participating in learning amounting to (59.68%), attention (58.99%), interest (57.43%), and student involvement (60.11%). The study concludes that Grade VIII students exhibit higher interest in learning Biology than their Grade VII and IX counterparts. Based on gender, female students demonstrate greater interest in learning than male students. The study also indicates that students’ feelings of joy, attention, interest, and involvement are in the medium category. Factors that influence the level of student learning include the family environment, motivation, and interest in learning. Innovative teaching methods can help support students’ higher interest in learning, including interest and feelings of enjoyment in learning.

Students’ Vocabularies Learning through Scrabble Games

Problem in learning and teaching English still exist in school. Vocabulary is not a developmental skill or one that can ever be seen as fully mastered. The objective of the research was to analyze students’ vocabularie through scrabble games. This was a classroom action research conducted in 2 cycles, where each cycle consisted of five meetings. The instrument of collecting the data was observation sheet, interview, test and documentation. The data was obtained with quantitative analysis to calculate the percentage of completeness. Based on the analysis of the data it turned out that the students’ vocabularies had increased in each cycle. From the results of data analysis it showed an increase on students’ scores from pre-test to post-test I and post-test II. That was proven by data; students’ scores in the post-test I, the lowest score was 65 and the highest score was 80; Students' scores in post test II, the lowest score was 66 and the highest score was 85. In the pre-test, there were 8% (2 of 25 students) who scored ≥75. In post-test, there were 52% (13 out of 25 students) who scored ≥75. In post-test II, there were 84% (21 of 25 students) who scored ≥75. The conclusion of the research was 1 the learning method by using scrabble games on grade VII was more effective and more active.

Development of Mathematics Teaching Material based on Experiential Learning Model to Improve Students’ Mathematical Literacy Skills

This study aims to determine the development of the process of mathematics teaching materials based on the Experiential Learning model to improve mathematical literacy skills in two-variable linear equation system materials as well as the level of validity, practicality, and effectiveness. This type of research is Research and Development regarding the ADDIE development model, which consists of several stages: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The product developed as teaching materials is a module based on the Experiential Learning model on the material of a two-variable linear equation system. The test subjects in this study were grade VIIIA students of SMPN 45 Makassar, totaling 28 students. The instruments used in this study were expert validation sheets, student response questionnaires, teacher response questionnaires, observation sheets of teacher ability in managing learning, observation sheets of student activities, and learning outcome tests. The results showed that in the limited trial stage, teaching materials based on experiential learning on two-variable linear equation system material had met the criteria of validity, practicality, and effectiveness.

DEVELOPMENT OF MATHEMATICS LEARNING TOOLS BASED ON COGNITIVE CONFLICT STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Learning tools on triangular and quadrilateral materials are very important because they serve as a benchmark for learning success. The low critical thinking ability in Grade VII mathematics suggests that the media used has not been optimized and has limitations. This study aimed to determine the characteristics and applications of mathematics learning tools that incorporate cognitive conflict strategies on triangular and quadrilateral materials that are valid, practical, and effective in improving students' critical thinking skills. The research used an RD design, and the study was conducted in the fall semester of the 2021/2022 academic year in grade VII of SMP Negeri 2 in Gerokgak. The Plomp device development model is applied in three stages: preliminary research, prototyping, and assessment. A study found that using triangular and quadrilateral learning tools with cognitive conflict strategies in grade VII SMP Negeri 2 Gerokgak improved math critical thinking skills. The student books presented challenging problems, had conflict discussions, and gave feedback. The teacher manuals included tasks to solve problematic scenarios and evaluate students. These tools are effective and practical, and can replace traditional teaching methods.

PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN MODIFIKASI PERMAINAN TERHADAP KEBUGARAN JASMANI PADA PESERTA DIDIK PUTRA KELAS VII SMPN 3 KOTO BARU

ABSTRACT
 
 Based on the results of observations that researchers found in the field, the low physical fitness of VII grade male students is evident from the facts that researchers found in the process of physical fitness learning for the 1st semester of 2021/2022 school year. Only 13 students who have good physical fitness level out of 37 students, here the percentage can only be 35.14%, while 64.86% have low physical fitness levels (Physical Educater for Junior Haig School 1 Tiumang, Dharmasraya Regency). This study aims to uncover the differences in the learning model of game modification and traditional games on physical fitness of male students of class VII Male Students of Junior High School 3 Koto Baru Dharmasraya Regency)
 This type of research is quasi-experimental, which was conducted on Agust 1 to Ocober 2 in male students of class VII Junior High School 3 Koto Baru Dharmasraya District, amounting to 30 people. Sampling in this study using proportional random sampling techniques to obtain a sample of 24 people. The test instrument used in this study is the Indonesian Physical Fitness Test for children aged 13-15 years while the statistical data analysis technique uses the normality test, and the t-test.
 Based on the results of data analysis using t-test analysis. The first hypothesis is obtained tcount (10.78)> ttable (1.796) which means that there is a significant exercise effect of the learning model of game modification on physical fitness..
 
 Keywords: Physical Fitness of Students, Game Modifications.

The effect of counseling using leaflets on girl adolescent’s knowledge about blood supplementary tablets in SMP Swasta Nasional of Langkat district

Menstruation process in adolescents results in loss of iron in the blood of 12.5-15 mg / month, causing a decrease in Hb levels so it is necessary to take additional supplements, namely blood supplementary tablets. The coverage of giving blood supplementary tablets in 2018 was 76.2% but only 1.4% consumed 52 grains per year. So it is necessary to make an effort to increase the knowledge of girl about blood supplementary tablets, namely by providing counseling using leaflets. This study aims to analyze the effect of counseling using leaflets on girl's knowledge of blood supplementary tablets at SMP Swasta Nasional of Langkat Regency in 2021. The type of research was pre-experimental with a one group pretest-posttest design and total sampling, namely 33 students in grade VII. The average knowledge of girl before being given counseling using leaflets was 39.09 with an SD of 5.07, and the average knowledge of girls after being given counseling using leaflets was 75.91 with an SD of 5.51. This means that there is an increase in the average knowledge before and after by 36.82 SD 0.44. The results of the Paired Simples T-test obtained value (0.00) < (0.05), meaning that counseling using leaflets was proven to significantly increase the average knowledge of girl. It is expected that school principals and teachers when providing counseling related to increasing students' knowledge are expected to use leaflets as a medium in providing information.

The Correlation Between Students’ Visual Learning Style Preference and Vocabulary Mastery at SMP NEGERI 3 Sungguminasa

The objective of this research is to find out the correlation between students' visual learning style preference and vocabulary mastery at SMP Negeri 3 Sungguminasa. The design of this research is descriptive quantitative research. This research has two variables, students' visual learning style preference as an independent variable and students’ vocabulary mastery as a dependent variable. The population of this research is seventh-grade students. The researcher used random sampling to take the samples, which consist of 33 students. In collecting the data, the researcher used a questionnaire and test. The questionnaire used to measure students’ visual learning style preference, which consists of 15 statements. Then, the test is used to know students’ vocabulary mastery which consists of 20 questions. In analyzing the data, the researcher used Pearson analyzed Product Moment Correlation formula. The data analyzed by using SPSS 23 program for Windows. The result of this research shows that there was a medium correlation between students’ visual learning style preference and vocabulary mastery of VII grade students of SMP Negeri 3 Sungguminasa because the value of rxy = 0.468 on the correlation scale table (0.40-0.599) means in medium correlation level. As the findings showed, rxy > rtable = 0.468 >0.40 So, it can be concluded that there was a significant correlation between students’ visual learning style and vocabulary mastery at SMP Negerei 3 Sungguminasa

PENGARUH MODEL KOOPERATIF GALLERY WALK TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN KOMUNIKASI MATEMATIKA DITINJAU DARI SELF CONFIDENCE

This study examines whether the mathematical communitical skills of studens taught with the gallery walk cooperative learning model are effective, reviewed from the self-confidence of students in grade VII at SMP Negeri 1 Botupingge. This Quasi Experiment research implements the treatment by level 2 x 2 design with a two-track analysis test and a Tukey test. The results obtain that the mathematical communication skills of students with high self-confidence in gallery walk cooperative learning are 79.86, and student with low self-confidence in direct learning are only 64.29. it can also be proven through tests with a significant level of 5% and df=33 showing tcount > tcount, 3.485, α=0.05, and ttable=2.042. in conclusion, the mathematics communication skills of student with high self=confidence that are taught by gallery walk cooperative learning are higher and more effective than students with low self-confidence that are taught by direct learning.

Student Proportional Reasoning on Missing Value Problems Based on Multiplicative Concepts

Proportional reasoning involves an understanding of the relationship of the overall multiplicative partitions between ratios and proportions. However, the problem that is often faced by students in proportional reasoning is that students tend to use additive strategies which can cause students to get incorrect answers. This study aims to analyze and describe students' proportional reasoning in solving the missing value problem based on the multiplicative concept. The research design used a qualitative approach with exploratory descriptive type. The research subjects were 3 students of grade VII. Research subjects were selected based on their oral and written communication skills and the considerations of mathematics teachers. Collecting data using the missing value problem solving test and interview guidelines. Data analysis based on the results of student work and the results of interviews directed to determine the research focus in the form of characteristics and indicators of proportional reasoning. The results of the study found three categories of students' proportional reasoning in solving the missing value problem, namely the "additive" category, students observing objects using the sum concept. The multiplicative category of the "within ratio" type, students observe objects using the multiplicative concept between elements in the same ratio. Multiplicative category of type "between ratios", students observe objects using the concept of multiplication between elements in different ratios.