Higher Literacy Skills Research Articles

Assessing Data Literacy Competencies in Mathematics Among Junior High School Students in Yogyakarta City

This research aims to assess students' data literacy skills, focusing on their ability to translate data from one format to another, comprehend data-related problems, analyze strategies for data-driven problem-solving, predict outcomes based on data, draw conclusions, and construct arguments grounded in data. The study employs a survey methodology with both quantitative and qualitative approaches. A total of 362 students from various educational levels in Yogyakarta's state junior high schools were surveyed and selected through stratified and proportionate random sampling techniques. Data were collected using a test instrument comprising six questions designed to measure different aspects of data literacy, alongside interview results. The students' data literacy was categorized into high, medium, and low levels. The findings indicate that a significant majority (95%) of students exhibited low data literacy, particularly struggling with drawing conclusions and constructing arguments based on data. Students with high data literacy skills successfully met all the indicators. Those with medium-level skills performed well on most indicators but faced difficulties in choosing strategies for data problem-solving and drawing conclusions, often due to insufficient time for deeper reflection. Conversely, students with low data literacy struggled to meet any of the indicators effectively.

Sociodigital Determinants of eHealth Literacy and Related Impact on Health Outcomes and eHealth Use in Korean Older Adults: Community-Based Cross-Sectional Survey.

eHealth literacy is an essential skill for pursuing electronic health information, particularly for older people whose health needs increase with age. South Korea is now at the intersection of a rapidly digitalizing society and an increasingly aged population. eHealth literacy enables older people to maximize the effective use of emerging digital technology for their health and quality of life. Understanding the eHealth literacy of Korean older adults is critical to eliminating the gray digital divide and inequity in health information access. This study aims to investigate factors influencing eHealth literacy in older Korean adults and its impact on health outcomes and eHealth use. This was a cross-sectional survey. Community-dwelling older adults 65 years and older in 2 urban cities in South Korea were included. eHealth literacy was measured by the eHealth Literacy Scale. Ordinal logistic regression was used to analyze factors associated with eHealth literacy and multivariate ANOVA for the impact of eHealth literacy on health outcomes and eHealth use. In total, 434 participants were analyzed. A total of 22.3% (97/434) of participants had high eHealth literacy skills. Increasing age, higher monthly income, and time spent on the internet were significantly associated with eHealth literacy (P<.001), and social media users were 3.97 times (adjusted odds ratio 3.97, 95% CI 1.02-15.43; P=.04) more likely to have higher skill. Higher eHealth literacy was associated with better self-perceived health and frequent use of digital technologies for accessing health and care services (P<.001). Disparity in socioeconomic status and engagement on the internet and social media can result in different levels of eHealth literacy skills, which can have consequential impacts on health outcomes and eHealth use. Tailored eHealth interventions, grounded on the social and digital determinants of eHealth literacy, could facilitate eHealth information access among older adults and foster a digitally inclusive healthy aging community.

Writing with artificial intelligence? Ad-hoc-survey findings raise awareness for critical literacy at the International Literacy Day

ABSTRACT The International Literacy Day 2023 was the first after the launch the text generating artificial intelligence ChatGPT. This was the reason for a Literacy Promptathon that allows users to learn how to handle text and image generation. The International Literacy Day media coverage for the first time touched on the question of AI generated text. One of the difficulties of generative AI is that it does not necessarily produce true information. However, findings show that critical literacy is most difficult for adults with low literacy performance. Research shows that disinformation, algorithmic biases and data collection are among the most relevant dangers of generative AI, while controlling these dangers requires precise reading and builds on high literacy skills. The research question was how users handle the risk of disinformation and whether this varies by experience. Data collection used an ad-hoc online survey with 202 respondents. Findings indicate an overall high awareness to avoid fake news, but not necessarily adequate fact-checking habits, especially among less experienced AI users. While limited to the respondents, the findings give reason to assume that there is a substantial need to improve competences in fact-checking. Adult and continuing education have a pioneering role in this regard.

It's about time! Exploring time allocation patterns of adults with lower literacy skills on a digital assessment.

Despite the necessity for adults with lower literacy skills to undergo and succeed in high-stakes computer-administered assessments (e.g., GED, HiSET), there remains a gap in understanding their engagement with digital literacy assessments. This study analyzed process data, specifically time allocation data, from the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC), to investigate adult respondents' patterns of engagement across all proficiency levels on nine digital literacy items. We used cluster analysis to identify distinct groups with similar time allocation patterns among adults scoring lower on the digital literacy assessment. Finally, we employed logistic regression to examine whether the groups varied by demographic factors, in particular individual (e.g., race/ethnicity, age) and contextual factors (e.g., skills-use at home). Adults with lower literacy skills spent significantly less time on many of the items than adults with higher literacy skills. Among adults with lower literacy skills, two groups of time allocation patterns emerged: one group (Cluster 1) exhibited significantly longer engagement times, whereas the other group (Cluster 2) demonstrated comparatively shorter durations. Finally, we found that adults who had a higher probability of Cluster 1 membership (spending more time) exhibited relatively higher literacy scores, higher self-reported engagement in writing skills at home, were older, unemployed, and self-identified as Black. These findings emphasize differences in digital literacy engagement among adults with varying proficiency levels. Additionally, this study provides insights for the development of targeted interventions aimed at improving digital literacy assessment outcomes for adults with lower literacy skills.

MATHEMATICAL LITERACY SKILLS BY USING REALISTIC MATHEMATICS EDUCATION-BASED WORKSHEETS

This research aims to measure students' mathematical literacy skills after using e-worksheets based on the Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) Approach. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Students in class VIII of SMP N 1 Talang Kelapa, each with low, medium, and high literacy skills, were the subjects of this research. The categorization of students is based on the number of mathematical literacy components resulting from student answers on the test. Data was collected through observation, tests, and interviews. The purpose of observation is to measure the implementation of learning through RME, and the test is to measure students' literacy skills. In data analysis, the elements that appear most frequently are communication, mathematization, and the use of symbolic, formal, and technical language operations. Component 1 appears when students write a statement containing information about a problem and representing the results obtained. Component 2 emerges when students create a mathematical model of the problem, and component 7 emerges when students use formal forms that conform to mathematical definitions and rules. The results of learning observations carried out using e-worksheets based on the RME approach show that learning can be said to be of good quality according to the established criteria.

ANALYSIS OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT’S MATHEMATICAL LITERACY ABILITY IN RME-BASED MATHEMATICS LEARNING IN VIEW OF SELF-EFFICACY

Mathematical literacy is a skill that a person must master in the context of construction, application and interpretation to obtain solutions to problems encountered in everyday life and can be influenced by self-efficacy. This research has several objectives as follows: (1) Describe the self-efficacy abilities of students at SMP Negeri 2 Todanan. (2) Describe the mathematical literacy abilities of students at SMP Negeri 2 Todanan in RME-based learning. (3) Knowing students' mathematical literacy abilities in RME-based learning in terms of self-efficacy. This research applies a qualitative approach, namely an approach that aims to identify events that occur in research subjects, such as behavior, motivation, perceptions, activities, etc. This research used instruments in the form of a self-efficacy questionnaire, written tests related to material simplifying algebra based on Mathematical Realistic Education, and documentation. The results of this research state that students with high mathematical literacy skills tend to have high self-efficacy abilities. Students with moderate mathematical literacy skills tend to have moderate self-efficacy abilities. Students with low mathematical literacy abilities tend to have low self-efficacy abilities as well

Mathematical Literacy of Junior High School Students in Solving Problems PISA Content Quantity

&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Mathematical literacy is defined as students’ capacity to formulate, employ and interpret mathematics in a variety of contexts. It includes reasoning mathematically and using mathematical concepts, procedures, facts and tools to describe, explain and predict phenomena. It assists individuals in recognising the role that mathematics plays in the world and to make the well-founded judgements and decisions needed by constructive, engaged and reflective citizens. Quantity content includes the ability in reasoning quantitatively, representing something into numbers, understanding mathematical steps, counting by heart and making assessments. The questions on quantity content are mostly implemented in everyday life, such as in exchanging currency exchange rates, determining bank interest, shopping, calculating taxes, measuring time, measuring distance and others. The purpose of this article is to describe the level of mathematical literacy ability of junior high school students in solving Quantity content PISA questions. The data from this study were taken from the results of the PISA test questions on quantity content and interviews. Subject taking is based on the test results of students who have the highest scores, as it is expected to get the results of the analysis of students’ high literacy skills. In this research, the researcher is using indicators of mathematical literacy level according to PISA. Based on the results of research and discussion, it is concluded that there are students who have high mathematical literacy skills equivalent to level 5.&lt;/p&gt;

KEMAMPUAN LITERASI NUMERASI MATEMATIS SISWA DALAM MEMECAHKAN MASALAH BARISAN DAN DERET ARITMATIKA

This research aim to describe students’ numeracy literacy skills in solving mathematics problems in the form of story problems. The students involved were class X students at one of 36 high schools in Karawang district, then selected 3 students with high, medium, and low numeracy literacy skills. The method used is a case study research method with a qualitative descriptive approach. The data collection technique usedin this survey is a two dimensional description test of arithmetic rows and rows, documentation, and interviews. The data analysis technique is in the formof an aveage percentage for each indicator of numeracy literacy ability, availability of subject to be intervewed, subject answer and conclusions. The results of the study show that the subject with high numbering numeracy literacy is capable of solving problems using symbols and numbers, able to analyze the information presented, and able to interpret the result of the analysis to draw the conclusion correctly, where as the subjects with the literacy of categorical numeration are not capable of interpreting the results of analysis, and subject with low category numerational literacy does not meet the three indicators of numerational literacy, this is because the student isnot accustomed to working on the story. It was concluded that the numerical literacy of the entire student was categorized quite well.

Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Digital Berbasis PBL untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Ekonomi Siswa

The objective of this research is to create digital teaching materials utilizing Problem-Based Learning (PBL) methodology. The goal is to help kids in class XI IPS 1 at MAN 2 Langkat learn more about economics. Based on what Borg and Gall said about research and development (R&amp;D), this study is being done. The research and development implementation in this study utilized a total of seven procedures or stages. This simplification was necessitated by various factors, such as time and cost constraints. Additionally, Borg and Gall's perspective on limiting research and development to a smaller scale, including the number of research steps in a thesis or dissertation, also influenced this decision. The present study was conducted at MAN 2 Langkat, involving a sample of 34 students from class XI IPS 1. Based on the feasibility validation test conducted by experts on PBL-based digital teaching materials, the average score obtained was 85.73, indicating a high level of feasibility. The average posttest score for the experimental class which was treated with PBL-based digital teaching materials that was developed was 89,82, while the posttest score for the control class which was given teaching materials from the school averaged 86,29. These results indicate that PBL-based digital teaching materials are effective in use. Furthermore, the results of the 2-way ANOVA test stated that the 2-tailed Sig. was 0.229 &lt; 0.05. Therefore, it can be concluded that there is no significant interaction in student economic learning outcomes between students with high and low literacy skills who are taught using PBL-based digital teaching materials and those who are not.

Didactical Analysis of Mathematical Literacy Skills to Identify Learning Obstacles on Space and Shape Content

Mathematical literacy can be defined as the ability to understand and use mathematics in various contexts to solve problems, geometry is a lesson that can still make students experience learning obstacles or called learning obstacles. The purpose of the study was to identify learning obstacles and didactically analyze students' mathematical literacy on space and shape content. This research uses a qualitative method, incorporating the dedactical design model (Didactical Design Research). The qualitative method consists of interviews, observations, and documentation studies. The instruments used were interview guidelines and observation guidelines. Meanwhile, the dedactical design consists of: 1) prospective analysis (before learning) 2) metapedactic analysis and 3) retrospective analysis (combined results of prospective and metapedactic analysis). The research subjects were 6 students who were selected by purposive sampling. Based on the dedactical design, the researcher only reached the prospective stage. Based on the results of research on students' mathematical literacy skills in solving PISA questions on space and shape content, namely on the three subjects showing different results. Based on the written test results, AD and AL subjects have high mathematical literacy skills. then JU subjects have moderate literacy skills. And subjects NF, RI and MA have low mathematical literacy skills. So that from these three subjects it can be said that the students' mathematical literacy skills are still low. Efforts that can be made based on learning obstacles are that students are guided and familiarized when given problems to solve by starting to write what is known and what is asked in the given problem, linking to real-world concepts, expressing arguments in solving problems, developing strategies, using symbols, mathematical tools, and making conclusions of mathematical solutions.

Analisis Kemampuan Literasi Siswa dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Asesmen Kompetensi Minimum (AKM) Materi Statistika di SMAN 1 X Koto Kabupaten Tanah datar

This research was motivated by the low numeracy literacy abilities of students in solving AKM questions on statistics material at SMAN 1 X Koto, Tanah Datar Regency. The aim of this research is to find out how students' numeracy literacy skills are in solving AKM questions on statistics material at SMAN 1 X Koto, Tanah Datar Regency. This type of research is qualitative descriptive research. The research subjects were 26 students in class XE1. The data collection methods used were tests and interviews. Tests are used to see indicators of numeracy literacy abilities while interviews are used to strengthen the results of the tests carried out. The results of this research show that the numeracy literacy skills of students at SMAN 1 40. In the medium category with an average score of 69. However, there are still those who have high literacy skills, namely with an average score of 85.

Organization of competence-based training in the teaching of the Nature subject in general education schools

The main aim of the article is to study the organization of the Nature subject in the competence-based teaching at schools. In recent years, the active participation of our Republic in various research programs on the assessment of student achievements has led to positive changes in textbook policy. In such programs (such as TIMSS and PISA), the reading, mathematical, and scientific literacy skills of students are studied and evaluated with specially designed tools. It should be noted that according to the results of the latest TIMSS study, our students were able to demonstrate high mathematical literacy skills. Unfortunately, their scientific literacy scores were lower than the average research score. However, the formation of scientific literacy in the natural sciences is extremely important in training competent young people for the future. In the countries whose students show high results in the TIMSS and PISA research programs (Singapore, China, South Korea, Finland, etc.), the formation of scientific literacy competence in the teaching of Natural Sciences is the main goal of national education. In the article, the way to solve the problem related to the formation of scientific literacy competence in our students at the general secondary education level with the teaching of the integrative "Nature" subject was studied; the importance and necessity of studying this subject were justified. The results of Azerbaijani students in the field of Natural Sciences in comparison with international studies are not satisfactory, the reason for this is that students do not have enough knowledge of scientific concepts and laws in Natural Sciences, and they have difficulty answering real-life situational tasks. Application importance: this theory can be implemented in general education schools.

Analysis of Numerical Literacy Ability of Junior High School Students in View of Adversity Quotient and Gender

The government's new policy of changing the National Examination (UN) to the National Assessment (AN), requires all students in Indonesia to have competence, one of which is numeracy literacy. In describing this numeracy literacy ability, it can be viewed from all aspects, one of which is: Adversity Quotient (AQ). This study aims to describe the differences in the numeracy abilities of junior high school students in terms of the Adversity Quotient between male and female students. This research is a descriptive qualitative research, with a research subject of 6 eighth-grade students of one of the State Junior High Schools in Depok. The instruments used were test and non-test instruments, namely written tests, questionnaires, and interviews. This study uses data analysis techniques, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The research findings indicate that both male and female climber students demonstrate high numeracy literacy skills by fulfilling all the indicators. Camper students, show moderate numeracy literacy skills, with males fulfilling two indicators and females fulfilling one indicator. As for quitter students, they exhibit low numeracy literacy skills as they do not fulfill any of the indicators. The difference between men and women of each type is only in the completion steps and explaining the reasons for each answer they choose.

The Information and Communication Technology Literacy Level of Sukoharjo’s Senior High School Students

The Ministry of Education and Culture inaugurated the Independent Curriculum for primary to secondary education in the new school year 2022/2023. Therefore, this study aims to obtain an overview of the readiness of information and communication technology (ICT) literacy skills mastered by public high school students. Research samples were taken from nine public high schools in Sukoharjo Regency, which implemented the Independent Curriculum. The focus of the research is directed at obtaining an overview of how their ICT literacy skills. The method used is a survey compiled based on the idea of Helsper Schneider, Deursen, and Laar about indicators of digital skills for the younger generation. They divided ICT literacy indicators into information, literacy of computers, media, communication, visuals, and technology. The survey results show that public high school students in Sukoharjo Regency have high ICT literacy skills, 59% in the good category and 5% in excellent. They are ready to take part in teaching-learning processes using the Independent Curriculum.

Analisis Bibliometrik : Penelitian Literasi Digital dan Hasil Belajar pada Database Scopus (2009-2023)

High digital literacy skills can make it easier for students to follow every learning process. Learning outcomes are one indicator of successful learning in the academic field. The purpose of this research is to look at the research landscape related to digital literacy and learning outcomes from the Scopus database, the method used is bibliometric analysis. The results of the study show that the number of publications related to digital literacy and learning outcomes increases every year from 2018 to 2022. The largest number of documents is in the United States, the highest number of documents is in institutions or universities "London school of economics and political science" with 281 citations, in the journal "Journal of information technology education: research" with 2 documents, then in the article with the highest number of citations, namely research conducted by (Falloon 2020). The second research focus is digital literacy, blended learning and technology. The third research focus is earning outcomes, digital technology and information literacy. The three research focuses above can be used as a reference for further researchers to determine the research theme. The keywords that became the new theme were digital story telling, blended learning, artificial intelligence, technology, critical thinking, and creative problem solving.

Learners’ Attendance and Reading Performance During Face-to-Face and Online Learning: Basis for Policy Enhancement

The capability to read is vital to learning which leads to advancement toward higher literacy skills. Online learning became a way to ensure learners attended their classes virtually during the pandemic. Online learning modality affects the student’s reading performance and attendance compared to face-to-face learning. This research used a quantitative research design using a survey method with 84 respondents from select public high schools. It was found that the students have better attendance and reading performance in a face-to-face learning set-up compared to online learning. Also, the income of parents monthly caused the difference in the class attendance and reading performance of the learners. Also, a significant relationship exists between the reading performance of students and their attendance to face–to–face learning. Hence, face-to- face learning tends to be more beneficial to students when it comes to maintaining class attendance and improving the learner’s reading abilities because they can have more direct assistance from their teachers.

An exploration of perceptions and use of misinformation on the social Web in Oman

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate individuals’ perceptions and behavior when dealing with misinformation on social media platforms. While misinformation is not a new phenomenon, the COVID-19 outbreak has accelerated its spread through social media outlets, leading to widespread exposure to false or misleading information. This exposure can have serious consequences on individuals’ decision-making and behavior, especially when it comes to critical decisions related to education or healthcare. The use of social media as a source of information makes it essential to understand how people perceive and respond to misinformation to develop effective strategies for mitigating its harmful effects. Design/methodology/approach This large-scale study explores the Omani individuals’ perceptions and behaviour of misinformation on the social Web in a series of studies that seek to enhance the authorities’ response to misinformation. The study adopted a quantitative approach to collect data. Using WhatsApp as a social networking platform, a survey was disseminated to capture participants’ perceptions and behaviour among different segments of citizens in Oman. Findings The findings showed that Omani participants have high verification skills, implying high information literacy skills among them. Additionally, results indicated that misinformation had created doubt and anxiety among the participants. Moreover, it hindered many participants’ ability to take countermeasures and obtain reliable data. Originality/value This study was a large-scale study conducted in Oman, making it one of a few studies conducted in the region about perceptions and behaviour towards misinformation. The findings help to understand how different cultures interacted with COVID-19 misinformation. In addition, these findings offer useful insight that can help health information professionals to design preventive resources that help people to obtain accurate information during crises.

Inequality in literacy skills at kindergarten entry at the intersections of social programs and race

Substantial education policy research focuses on economic and racial/ethnic differences in academic achievement. While previous research explores the extent to which educational disparities exist by one of these margins, little work documents how academic achievement varies at the intersection of economic insecurity and racial/ethnic identity. Using child-level data from Virginia, we document differences at these intersections for children in kindergarten, focusing on the link between social program participation (TANF, SNAP, eligible for free/reduced-price school meals) and literacy and phonological awareness skills, attending to variation between programs and by race/ethnicity. We first compare children in households receiving no, and relatively low, medium, and high support, finding literacy and phonological awareness skills are greatest among children that do not participate in any of the three social programs considered, followed by those who are only eligible for free/reduced-price school meals, and then those who participate in SNAP, and finally those who participate in TANF. These differences are likely to reflect differences in household resources. The primary objective of our paper is to examine the extent to which race modifies the relationship between program participation and PALS scores, and we find that it does; Black and Asian children who participate in public supports typically outperform similar program-participating White children, with Hispanic children lagging further behind.

Digital literacy skills &amp; electronic resources utilization by undergraduates in public university libraries in Lagos, Nigeria

The study examines the influence of digital literacy skills on electronic resource utilization by undergraduates in public university libraries in Lagos, Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design which utilized a self-structured questionnaire titled: “Digital literacy skills &amp; electronic resources utilization by undergraduates” as instrument for data collection and measured on a four-point Likert-type scale. The population for the study was 49,165 undergraduates and sample size of 394 was selected from the 200-500 level. Data were obtained from undergraduates on the level of e-resources utilization and the level of digital literacy skills. A response rate of 351 representing 89.1% was achieved and data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The finding revealed that undergraduates possessed a high level of e-resources utilization with a score of x=3.36 and a high level of digital skills with a grand of x=3.28. The finding further reveal that digital skill (β=0.434, t = 8.564, p&lt;0.05) have a significant influence on electronic resource utilization. The study concludes that undergraduates in public universities in Lagos State have high digital literacy skills that significantly influence the use of electronic resources in libraries. The study recommends that management should improve in providing more digital literacy skills training programs that can help the undergraduates to sustain and acquire more skills in selected universities in Lagos State.

Research on the cultivation model of innovative and entrepreneurial ability of hotel management talents

In recent years, in order to stimulate economic growth, our government vigorously advocates "universal innovation and entrepreneurship", using entrepreneurship to expand the social employment rate and reduce social employment pressure. College students, as the new main body of society, have high cultural literacy and professional skills. Under such circumstances, the importance of entrepreneurship education is increasing. Entrepreneurs are the core subjects of entrepreneurial activities and are a key part of entrepreneurial activities. However, at the present stage, entrepreneurs are not involved as an important role in the teaching content and mode of entrepreneurship training for students in higher education institutions. To address this problem, this study adopts a qualitative research method based on entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial ability in the hotel and tourism industry, and conducts in-depth interviews with entrepreneurs in the hotel and tourism industry as well as students of hotel and tourism majors in higher education, so as to conduct a more in-depth study on the teaching mode of enhancing entrepreneurial ability of students of hotel and tourism majors in higher education.