Junior High School Class Research Articles

Classroom Interaction in the EFL Speaking Class in Junior High School

The teaching and learning process is very dependent on the interactions that occur between teachers and students. The interaction occurs when the two subjects (teacher and student) speak. The purpose of this study is to analyze the types of interactions that were carried out during speaking class, teacher talk, and student talk. This study uses a qualitative design with research subjects were English teachers and 35 students in grade 8 at SMP Negeri 5 Singaraja. The data were obtained using observation and using the Foreign Language Interaction (FLINT) system as data analysis. There were three current flows of analysis method namely: data reduction, data display, and conclusion/verification. The result of the study reveals that there were seven types of classroom interaction. Those types of classroom interactions have the role to support the success of the learning process. The highest percentage of teacher talk is in teacher-whole class which the class is almost done with the all interaction by the teacher with the students.

Assessment Instruments of STEM Project-Based Learning on Statistical Materials

Most students do not have the skills to use information, so the information is less applicable in everyday life, and can even hurt students. This is a challenge for teachers in this era. One of the learning models that can be used to face challenges in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0 is Project-Based Learning. Therefore the purpose of this study was to analyse the feasibility, practicality, and effectiveness of the STEM project-based learning assessment instrument. The research development model used in this research is ADDIE model. The subjects of this research are two class of junior high school namely class VIII A and class VIII B which will be doing a broad field test. The data collected consists of two kinds, Qualitative and Quantitative. The data collection instrument to be carried out is divided into three category including, 1) product feasibility assessment instrument, 2) product practicality instrument 3) product effectiveness instrument. The result concluded that the STEM Project Based Learning-based learning assessment instrument developed by the researcher was declared "very feasible" category. The STEM project based learning assessment instrument developed by the researcher included in the "Very Practical" category and the large group test questionnaire score for 27 students of class VIIIB were included in the "Very Practical" category. The STEM Project-Based Learning assessment instrument developed by the researchers obtained the results of small group trials including in the "Very Effective" category.

Probe into the Implementation Path of Topic-based Teaching in Moral and Rule of Law Class of Junior High School

Probe into the Implementation Path of Topic-based Teaching in Moral and Rule of Law Class of Junior High School

DEVELOPMENT OF MATHEMATICS LEARNING DEVICES WITH PROBLEM BASED LEARNING ON SOCIAL ARITHMETIC MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS OF CLASS VII SMP/MTs

This research produces mathematics learning tools in the form of syllabus, lesson plans (RPP), and student worksheets (LKPD) based on the Problem Based Learning model of social arithmetic material for seventh-grade junior high school students. This study uses a 4-D development model which includes four stages, namely: (1) define (define); (2) design (planning); (3) develop (development); and (4) spread (spread). The research instrument used is the instrument of validity and practicality. The validity instrument is in the form of a validation sheet to assess the feasibility of the syllabus, lesson plans, and LKPD. The practicum instrument is in the form of a student response questionnaire to use LKPD. The learning tools that have been compiled are then validated by three validators and revised according to suggestions from the validators. The valid learning tools were then tested in the readability test with four seventh grade junior high school students and a small group trial with nine junior high school class VII students as the subject. Based on the data analysis and discussion results, mathematics learning tools in the form of syllabus, lesson plans, and LKPD based on Problem-Based Learning models on social arithmetic material are considered very valid and practical to be used by class VII junior high school students.

INTEGRATED CIRC TECHNIQUE, AUTHENTIC MATERIALS, AND ONLINE LEARNING DURING COVID-19

This research aimed at finding out the integration of CIRC technique, authentic materials, and online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic, to enhance students writing ability, especially for procedure text. The objective of the research was junior high school class IX in Gowa South Sulawesi, which had 40 students. In this study, researchers used mix method namely explanatory research (quantitative and qualitative method). For quantitative analysis, researchers applied experimentally group by using pre and post-test. For qualitative analysis, the participants had to answers an open-ended questionnaire related to their perspective of the treatment session. The result of the quantitative data analysis showed that the percentage of students' results post-test was higher than pre-Test, which achieved 97.5 % in post-test. The result of the t-test value showed that the combination of CIRC technique, authentic materials, and online learning, affected positively students writing ability, and it was in line with students’ perception of the application of CIRC technique and authentic material. However, from the results of qualitative data, some students preferred to study in class and interact directly with teachers and friends, and some students showed a lack of motivation to cooperate.

Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Interaktif Materi Kehidupan Masyarakat Pada Masa Pra Aksara Di Indonesia

The purpose of this development is to make interactive teaching materials products of public life materials during pre-literacy in Indonesia that are suitable for use in learning for social science subjects in junior high school class VII. This interactive teaching material can be used as a complementary supplement in the learning process so that it can increase students' motivation and interest in learning. This product can be used independently or in groups. Interactive teaching materials are packaged with a powerpoint show display, using personal computers (PCs), laptops and the like. The detailed content of the material and the interface design are designed with a user friendly system so that it is easy for users to understand and use. This development procedure uses the model of Lee & Owens, 2004. Responses from media experts and material experts to this interactive teaching material get a positive response. The trial of the use of interactive teaching materials was carried out on grade VII junior high school students. Overall, interactive teaching materials on people's life during pre-literacy in Indonesia are suitable for use in learning.

KEMAMPUAN REPRESENTASI MATEMATIS SISWA SMP DALAM MENYELESAIKAN SOAL SISTEM PERSAMAAN LINEAR DUA VARIABEL (SPLDV)

This study was aimed to determine the mathematical representation ability of students at the level of junior high school class IX. The subjects in this study were students of class IX B in one of the junior high schools in Klari District, Karawang Regency who were randomly selected with a total of 25 students. The method applied in this research is descriptive qualitative. The instrument in this research is by testing the ability of mathematical representation of the material of a two-variable linear equation system as many as 3 description questions. The data analysis technique used in the study consisted of data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results of this study indicate that the mathematical representation ability of class IX B students at the school on the material of a two-variable linear equation system is in the low category.

STRATEGI KESANTUNAN BERBAHASA DALAM TALK SHOW Q&A DAN RELEVANSINYA TERHADAP PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA TINGKAT SMP

Abstract
 The purpose of this study to describe the politeness strategies of Brown and Levinson in the Q&A talk show and describe the relevance of politeness-language strategies towards learning Indonesian at the Middle School level. The theory used to solve the problem in this study is the theory of Brown and Levinson. While the approach used is descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques namely documentation techniques. The results of this study indicate that the forms of Brown and Levinson's politeness strategy that occurred in the Q & A talk show in August 2018 consisted of Brown and Levinson's first politeness strategy, namely without strategies found that included speech without strategy. The second strategy of brown politeness and Levinson's positive politeness strategy is found to pay attention to the opponent's speech, exaggerate attention, agreement, and sympathy, intensify the opponent's attention by dramatizing facts, intensify using group identity markers, request approval with general topics or repeat part or all, avoiding disagreement by pretending to agree, using jokes, expressing understanding of the wishes of speakers, giving offers or promises, showing optimism, involving speakers in activities, giving questions asking for approval, giving gifts. Where negative politeness strategies are found to be pessimistic, minimize coercion, and apologize. Finally, the Off Record strategy was found which was included in the strategy. The relevance of the results of the study can be applied in learning Indonesian in junior high school class IX 3.9-4.10.

Ketertarikan Peserta Didik Belajar Matematika Menggunakan LKPD dengan Model Connected Mathematics Project (CMP)

The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the whole world, including Indonesia. This has an impact on various activities, one of which is the learning process, so the process must be done virtually. Therefore, learning alternatives are needed so that students feel interested in learning using the Connected Mathematics Project (CMP) model. This study aims to describe the learning interest of students using LKPD with the CMP model during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research is a descriptive qualitative research. The subjects of this study were students of junior high school class VIII as many as 22 students who were randomly selected in one school. The instrument used in this study was a learning interest questionnaire which was distributed via distributed google form which contained 19 questions as a reference to determine student’s learning interest using the LKPD with the CMP model. The data analysis technique used is qualitative analysis. The results of the study showed that there was a positive impact on students' learning interest, seen from the average percentage of the indicator was 80.09% with a good category. Then for each indicator there are two indicators with very good categories, and four indicators with good criteria. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that students have a good interest in learning using LKPD with the CMP model.

Analysis of Mathematic Connection Ability of Junior High School Students Class VII on Integer Numbers

The research conducted aims to examine the ability in mathematical connections possessed by Junior High School Class VII students through integer material. The instrument in this study was in the form of a test of mathematical connection ability with as many as six essay questions. The study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method of technical data analysis. The results of the study obtained that the test results score from mathematical connection ability are three students with the high ability with a percentage of 15%, there are 13 students with medium category with a percentage of 65%, and there are four students with the low ability with a percentage of 20%.

The development of digital teaching materials using Macromedia flash for Junior High School class VII

This research aims to develop and produce digital teaching materials products using Macromedia flash application that are valid, practical and effective. This research method refers to a 4D development, and disseminate. Research instruments in the form of validation sheets by material expert and media expert to measure validity; questionnaires of learners; responses to measure practicality; and test of learning outcomes to measure effectiveness. The trial of teaching materials was conducted to class VII learners at SMPN 6 Makassar. The result showed that digital teaching materials developed using Macromedia flash applications in class VII junior high school comparison materials had valid criteria with validity score of 3.70 for the material and 3.50 for media, practically score of 3.60 for small groups and 3.51 for large groups, and effective with an effectiveness score of 90% for small groups and 86%.

Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik Melalui Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Penemuan (Discovery Learning) Tentang Persamaan Linear Satu Variabel Di SMP Negeri 14 Kota Bogor

The research departs from the phenomenon that occurs in the classroom that the low quality of learning Mathematics can have an influence on student learning outcomes. Therefore, a teacher needs to consider a learning model that is in accordance with the learning material so that it can improve student learning outcomes. One of the learning models tested through this research is the Discovery Learning model. The study was conducted in class 7D of Junior High School (SMP Negeri 14 Bogor City) Semester I of the 2019/2020 Academic Year, with the aim of (1) knowing that the discovery learning model can improve student learning outcomes about linear equations of one variable, ( 2) describe the process of improving student learning outcomes about one variable linear equation after applying the discovery learning model, (3) measuring the magnitude of the increase in student learning outcomes about one variable linear equation after applying the discovery learning model. The results of this study indicate that the application of the Discovery Learning learning model about the linear equation of one variable in the 7D class of Junior High School (SMP Negeri 14 Bogor City) before applying the Discovery Learning learning model has an average value of 69.41. When the learning was changed by applying the Discovery Learning learning model, the average student learning outcomes increased to 77.06 in the first cycle and 85.53 in the second cycle. From the description above, the researcher concludes that the application of the Discovery Learning learning model used by the teacher can improve student learning outcomes, therefore the researcher suggests that the application of the Discovery Learning learning model needs to be socialized and used in learning Mathematics in schools within the Bogor City Education Office.

Analysis on the Application of Information Technology in English Class in Junior High School

Analysis on the Application of Information Technology in English Class in Junior High School

ANALYSIS OF LANGUAGE ERRORS IN THE VIDEO OF PRESIDENT JOKO WIDODO’S OFFICIAL SPEECH ON YOUTUBE IN 2019

This research aims to describe the form of language errors, namely pronunciation, and dictionerrors. This type of research is qualitative using a qualitative descriptive method. The technique used in data collection is to listen to the advanced technique, be free to engage in conversation, and take notes. The data collection instruments in this study were using data cards, documentation, and questionnaires. The data in this research are in the form of words from the pronunciation of President Joko Widodo and the source of this research data comes from the video of President Joko Widodo’s speech on Youtube. The data validity technique usestriangulation of methods and theories. The data is confirmed to be the same even though using different methods. In addition, the data was checked based on phonological theory. The data were analyzed using the agih method, with the determinant of the relevant language being the target object of the research. The steps taken when analyzing data are data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The results of this study, namely language errors in the pronunciation field in the video of President Joko Widodo’s official speech on Youtube in 2019, there were pronunciation errors due to phoneme changes, omission, and addition. Errors the level of diction, namely in the use or choice of words that are not correct. Tahus, the results of this study are implemented in Indonesian language learning in junior high school class IX.

Teacher’s Questioning Strategies Used in the English Speaking Class of Junior High School

<em>The objective of this research is to identify the types of the teacher’s questioning strategy used in the English speaking class of junior high school. The research was using a qualitative approach. This study was carried out in a teacher and students speaking English in two classrooms. The data were collected from classroom observation and documentation. This study shows that the teacher applies all the questioning strategy. In this case, the types of questioning strategies are strategy are structuring, pitching and putting clearly, directing and distributing, pausing and pacing, prompting and probing, listening to replies and responding and sequencing. The questions are started modals like will and can and auxiliary do and did and linking verbs is and are. The teacher also starts the question with wh-questions like what, when, why, where, who and how questions. The result of this study can make the teacher controls the lesson, guide the students’ response, and promote interaction in classroom. The students can contribute to share, show and express their idea when they are given questions by the teacher.</em>

Research on the Application of PBL Teaching Method in Physics Experiment Teaching

Discuss the method and effect of problem-based teaching method (PBL) in the teaching of physics experiment in junior high school. Method: A total of 92 students in two junior high school classes were selected, and one of them was randomly set as the experimental group (46 students) and the other one was the control group (456 students). The experimental group added PBL teaching on the basis of traditional teaching methods. Methods, the control group was taught according to the traditional teaching method only, and finally the teaching effect of the two groups was compared. Results: The physics performance of the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the traditional teaching group (P<0.05). The students in the experimental group were better than traditional teaching in subjective evaluations such as learning initiative, learning interest, thinking ability training, practical ability, and innovation ability. Conclusion: The PBL teaching model is more adapted to the development of the times, and the effect is better than traditional teaching. It can combine the learning and practical skills of students, and the comprehensive ability can be greatly improved.

An Analysis of Communication Strategies in Speaking

The scientific approach in the learning process. There are still some problems in applying the five main procedures of the Scientific Approach in learning activities. Activities must be by the stages of the Scientific Approach. This study aimed to analyze the type of communication between junior high school students during speaking class in junior high school who applied the 2013 curriculum. This study was qualitative using a qualitative design. Data collection is done through direct observation. In data collection, the study used a cellular recorder. In addition, observation sheets were also used to obtain data. Data were taken descriptively. The results of this study indicate that the teacher applies a 15-dimensional Communication Strategy, namely Literal Translation, Code Switching, Pantomime, Message Reduction, Message Substitution, Repetition, Use of Fillers, Verb Strategy Maker, Self Accuracy, Response, Asking Clarification, Asking for Confirmation, Asking for Help, Repetition Request, and Comprehension Comprehension. Of the 15 strategies applied, Response has the highest proportion of events around 23.72%. Meanwhile, students only use seven dimensions of Communication Strategy. Those are Self-Improvement, Self-Improvement, Pantomime, Code Switching, Use of Fillers, Expressing Disappointment, Explanation of Repetition, Pantomime has the highest occurrence. That is a 34.21% occurrence.

The development of website-based electronic teaching materials on central tendency materials to support online learning

During the implementation of online learning caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, there are some obstacles that occurred in the class. Almost 40% of students in observation class felt bored and spent more time doing assignments during online learning. Hence, to stimulate the activeness of students it is needed to develop website-based electronic teaching materials on central tendency material which has valid, practice, and effective criteria and can support online learning. The development model used is the 3-stage Plomp Model, namely (1) preliminary research, (2) development or prototyping phase, (3) assessment phase. The subjects of this study are 30 students in the 8H class of Junior High School 8 Malang. The results of the validation test show that the product is valid based on the validation sheet by an expert validator and a practitioner validator which get an average score of 3.9. The results of the practicality test show that the product is practically based on the teacher's and the student's response questionnaire sheets which get an average score of 3.67. Besides, about 79% of students agreed that the product is interesting. The effectiveness test shows that the product is effective since 86.7% of students met the minimum KKM score in the evaluation test. So, it could be concluded that the product developed can be used to support online learning.

IMPLEMENTASI LESSON STUDY SEBAGAI UPAYA MENINGKATKAN PARTISIPASI AKTIF SISWA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN VIRTUAL

The outbreak of Covid-19 has resulted in learning activities to be carried out virtually. Based on the experience of implementing virtual learning, students do not participate actively in the learning process. Low student participation in education can be seen from the lack of student responses in answering teacher questions in virtual learning. Based on this problem, the authors researched by implementing lesson study as an effort to increase students' active participation in virtual learning. This study aims to increase students' active involvement in virtual education through the implementation of lesson study. This study's subjects were 32 students of Al Falah Islamic Junior High School class VIII.5 semester 2020/2021 academic year with 13 male students and 19 female students. Implementation of lesson study starts on August 18 to September 1, 2020. This type of research is descriptive quantitative research. Data collection was carried out through student active participation observation sheets. Based on the research results in cycle 1, student participation data obtained an average value of 56.28%. While in cycle 2, the student participation data received an average value of 59.56%.

REINFORCEMENT STRATEGIES EMPLOYED BY THE ENGLISH TEACHERS AT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 17 KOTA JAMBI

Reinforcement is any response both in verbal and non verbal which modift students’ behavior in order to give feedback on their behavior either as a support or correction (Uzer Usman, 2005). This study focuses on investigating the kinds of reinforcement employed by English teacher at Junior High School 17 Kota Jambi class VIII. Researcher used qualitative method. The researcher also took 2 teachers who teaching in VIII class of Junior High School 17 Kota Jambi as the subject of the study. Techniques of collecting the data were interview and observation. In supporting the data was the observation of 2 English teachers. The result of research showed that the teachers gave both of verbal and non-verbal reinforcement during teaching English in class, such as Verbal reinforcement: Word reinforcement and Sentence reinforcement. Also Nonverbal reinforcement: gesture, proximity, activity and token/symbol. It also proved that giving kinds of reinforcement create good athmosphere into the class.