Junior High Students Research Articles

Exploring Climate Change Problem-Solving Skills Among Junior High Students: An Empirical Analysis from Madura

This study aims to explore the problem-solving skills of junior high school students in Madura in relation to climate change issues. Understanding these skills is crucial for preparing students to tackle environmental challenges effectively.Methodology A descriptive quantitative approach was employed, collecting data from 63 students through a set of problem-solving skill indicators. The indicators measured various aspects of students' abilities to understand, devise plans, carry out those plans, and reflect on their solutions to climate-related problems. The results indicate that 73% of students fall into the low category of problem-solving skills, while only 27% demonstrate moderate skills. Notably, no students achieved high or very high ratings. Specific analysis revealed that students exhibited a moderate understanding of problems but showed low performance in devising plans, executing those plans, and reflecting on their outcomes. These findings highlight significant gaps in students' problem-solving capabilities concerning climate change. The low proficiency across various indicators suggests a need for enhanced educational strategies to develop these essential skills. The analysis indicates that without targeted interventions, students may struggle to effectively address the complexities of climate issues.

Improving Junior High Students' English Vocabulary with Cake App

Improving Junior High Students' English Vocabulary with Cake App

“I Pink I Can” Breast Cancer Intervention Program: Its Effectiveness in Raising Knowledge among Junior High School Students of San Pablo City Integrated High School

As incidence rates rise from one in ten women to one in eight by 2023, breast cancer continues to be a serious worldwide health concern. Regardless of its rarity in men, this study included men in addition to women who frequently get breast cancer. Both sexes are affected by breast cancer, and its effects frequently get worse when discovered in advanced stages. This study highlights the importance of breast cancer education for people of all genders, in order to improve early detection and treatment outcomes. It aims to support the Sustainable Development Goal of "Good Health and Well-Being" by increasing Junior High Students' knowledge about breast cancer through an intervention program. Using a quasi- experimental design, 156 students' knowledge was assessed via a pre-test and post-test after exposure to leaflets, posters, and health teaching. A rigorously tested questionnaire focused on: breast cancer, signs and symptoms, risk factors, risk populations, and breast cancer screening showed that while students had basic knowledge initially, misconceptions were common. Post-intervention results demonstrated a significant increase in correct responses, indicating that the program effectively improved knowledge and corrected misconceptions. This underscores the value of targeted health education in promoting breast health and encouraging preventive measures.

The role of gender in Chinese junior high students’ self-efficacy, creative thinking and project-based learning perceived value in technology and engineering education

The role of gender in Chinese junior high students’ self-efficacy, creative thinking and project-based learning perceived value in technology and engineering education

Looking for a Fun Way to Learn English Vocabulary? Discover the Magic of Gamification with Digital Flashcards

Junior high school students learning English as a foreign language (EFL) in countries where English is neither the first nor the second language face significant challenges in acquiring vocabulary due to the infrequent use of English outside the classroom and monotonous teaching techniques. However, in the digital era, innovative educational tools like Digital Flashcard-based gamification offer an interactive and engaging solution. This study aims to understand junior high school EFL students' perceptions of learning English vocabulary through gamification using Digital Flashcards. The research was conducted as Classroom Action Research (CAR) and involved 32 junior high school students in Madiun District, Indonesia, learning English as a foreign language (EFL). Over eight meetings, these students engaged in learning animal-related vocabulary using Digital Flashcard-based gamification. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test and interviews to gather students' perceptions of the learning experience. The results indicate that students' vocabulary mastery significantly improved after using gamification-based Digital Flashcards, with an average increase of 15 points. The pre-test average score was 60, which increased to 75 in the post-test. The gamification elements (story, mechanics, aesthetics, and technology) enhanced students' exposure, attention, and enthusiasm during learning. Vocabulary mastery was effectively facilitated through diverse gamified activities. This study demonstrates that incorporating Digital Flashcards in a gamified format is an effective tool for improving vocabulary learning among EFL students.

The effect of self-assessment-based Pancasila student profiles on adversity quotient and critical thinking skills by controlling self-efficacy

This research examines the effect of a self-assessment-based Pancasila student profile on adversity quotient and critical thinking skills by controlling self-efficacy. A quasi-experimental was conducted involving 306 seventh-grade junior high students in Abang District, Karangasem Regency questionnaire in which questionnaires and tests were applied to obtain the data. The obtained data were analyzed quantitatively. The results of the research show: 1) there is a simultaneous difference between students’ adversity quotient and critical thinking skills between the students who are taught with self-assessment-based Pancasila student profile and the students who are taught with conventional self-assessment in which all of the students are controlled for their self-efficacy. 2) There is an impact contributed by self-efficacy toward students’ critical thinking skills and students’ adversity quotient, 3) there is a significant effect contributed by self-assessment-based Pancasila students on students’ critical thinking skills and students’ adversity quotient. A self-assessments-based Pancasila student profile is recommended to improve students’ adversity quotient and critical thinking skills.

Longitudinal associations between intergroup contact and intergroup trust among adolescents in ethnic regions of China

Intergroup trust is a crucial psychological foundation for promoting ethnic unity and maintaining social stability. This study explored the dynamic relationship between intergroup contact and trust among adolescents in ethnic regions of China and sought to uncover the mechanisms behind this relationship. Through a two-wave longitudinal survey of 679 adolescents, employing the Intergroup Contact Experience Scale, the Intergroup Trust Scale, and the UCLA Loneliness Scale, the study yielded several findings: (1) Over the year, a significant increase in intergroup contact was observed among the adolescents. Notably, junior high students demonstrated a marked rise in intergroup trust, whereas no significant change was discernible in high school students. (2) Cross-lagged analysis indicated that early intergroup contact significantly predicted subsequent intergroup trust and loneliness. Initial loneliness also forecasted future intergroup trust, yet early intergroup trust did not predict later intergroup contact or loneliness. (3) Loneliness served as a partial mediator in the longitudinal link between intergroup contact and trust among these adolescents. These findings reinforce the premise that in China’s ethnic regions, intergroup contact is a precursor to intergroup trust, both directly enhancing trust among adolescents and indirectly by reducing loneliness.

Tuning Up Listening Skills: Unveiling the Impact of Busuu Application on Junior High School Students' Listening Proficiency

This study aims to examine the impact of the Busuu application on students' listening skills. This research uses a pre-experimental quantitative approach with a pre-test and post-test design in one group. This research specifically used eighth grade students at MTs Anwarul Maliki and was conducted in three stages: pretest, treatment, and posttest. Research findings show a significant improvement in students' listening skills in class VIII B before and after treatment with the Busuu application. This application has proven to be more effective than traditional methods, improving the practice and effectiveness of listening learning. The results of data analysis show an increase in students' average pre-test score from 34.44 to 64.44 from the average post-test score with the use of the Busuu application, making the process of learning listening skills easier and more practical. The results of this research can provide evidence to readers regarding the use of busuu which can affect junior high students' English listening abilities. This research implies that the Busuu application is more effective than traditional methods in improving listening skills. This provides empirical support for the use of technology in language learning, showing that technology-based methods can provide better results.

Bullying and Grades: Insights from Junior High Students in a Catholic Institution

Bullying is a pervasive issue that affects students across the globe, ultimately disrupting the overall learning atmosphere and yielding negative outcomes, particularly in their academic endeavors. These outcomes include decreased concentration, lack of motivation, disengagement from the educational environment, and poor academic performance. This study aimed to ascertain the significant influence of bullying experiences among Grade 8 and 9 students. Using a standardized and adopted questionnaire, the researchers surveyed 200 students using a purposive sampling technique. The findings, based on mean and standard deviation, showed that the overall level of bullying was low. Conversely, the level of academic achievement was very satisfactory. Correlation analysis revealed that all domains of bullying displayed a significant relationship with academic achievement. When regression analysis was performed, only emotional bullying was found to significantly predict academic achievement. The findings suggest that when students experience bullying, particularly in terms of their emotional aspects—such as constant teasing, insults, exclusion, or humiliation—it creates a hostile and distressing environment that can greatly hinder their academic performance. These negative emotional experiences can significantly disrupt a student's ability to concentrate, engage in learning, and perform academically.

Integration of the POE Model and Metaphoral Thinking in Student Worksheets: Improving Mathematical Reasoning Abilities in the Modern Education Era

Purpose of the study: This research aims to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of POE-based (Predict, Observe, Explain) student worksheets using a Metaphorical Thinking approach to enhance the mathematical reasoning abilities of class 9 students at Public Middle School. Methodology: This research aims to find out how to develop student worksheets based on POE (Predict, Observe, Explain) through a Metaphoral Thinking approach oriented towards the mathematical reasoning abilities of junior high school students in class 9 and find out the effectiveness of student worksheet products based on POE (Predict, Observe, Explain) through Metaphoral Thinking approach to the mathematical reasoning abilities of Public Middle School 7 Banjit students in class 9. Main Findings: Validation results showed material experts rated the worksheets at 89.4%, media experts at 94.9%, and language experts at 75%, all with high appropriateness. Small group trials averaged 86%, field trials 87%, and educator trials 97.2%, all with very good criteria. The paired t-test (thitung = 12.7 > ttabel = 2.02) confirmed the effectiveness of the POE-based worksheets using the Metaphorical Thinking approach in enhancing mathematical reasoning abilities.. Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this study lies in developing and validating POE-based student worksheets integrated with a Metaphorical Thinking approach to enhance junior high students' mathematical reasoning. This innovative strategy combines cognitive and imaginative techniques, fostering deeper comprehension and problem-solving skills.

Eating Habits and Age at Menarche in Junior High School Female Students in DKI Jakarta Province in 2023

Background: The age at menarche tends to be younger in the last few decades, even though earlier or later menarche can impact physical and psychological health. Nutritional factors, including eating habits, are important and modifiable predictors of menarche age. Objectives: To analyze eating habits’ effect on the menarche age by considering factors of nutritional status, level of physical activity, psychological state, and socioeconomic conditions. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 420 female students from 15 junior high schools in DKI Jakarta Province in May 2023. Eating habits were measured using the Semi-FFQ questionnaire, while the menarche age and other factors were obtained through interviews, questionnaires, and weight and height measurements. Results: The menarche age ranged from 8.92 years to 14.33 years, with an average of 11.74 years. Respondents tend to consume carbohydrates, fat, protein, sugar, and salt ≥100% RDA. However, 70.7% of respondents have <100% RDA fiber eating habits. Low fiber diet (<29 grams/day) is significantly related to earlier menarche age based on the T-test (p=0.006) or logistic regression test after controlling for eating habits of fat, protein, and salt (p=0.047) with OR=0.569 (95% CI 0.325-0.993). The analysis also found that nutritional status and socioeconomic conditions were related to the menarche age. Conclusions: Low fiber diet has a 1.76 times chance of menarche earlier than high fiber diet. A balanced nutritional intake, including vegetables and fruit as a source of fiber, is recommended to support adolescent growth and development, puberty, and general health. Keywords: age at menarche, eating habits, fiber, junior high school female students

Personal Hygiene and Environmental Sanitation Factors that Influence the Incidence of Scabies in Al-Bayan

Introduction: The scabies is a skin disease caused by an infestation of Sarcoptes scabies mites. The scabies prevalence in Makassar city health profile in 2012 was 8 of 10 major diseases with a huge 6.63 %. Methods: Analytical description with cross-sectional design. Data was collected through interviews using personal hygiene questionnaires and environmental sanitation observation sheets. The sample for this study was total sampling, a total of 67 junior high school Al Bayan Hidayatullah students were selected. Results: Chi-square test results that showed that there was a relationship between skin hygiene and the incidence of scabies (p-value = 0.000), there was a relationship between hand hygiene and the incidence of scabies (p-value = 0.014), there was a relationship between nail hygiene and the incidence of scabies (p-value = 0.023), there is a relationship between clothing hygiene and the incidence of scabies (p-value = 0.000), there is a relationship between towel hygiene and the incidence of scabies (p-value = 0.006), there is no relationship between bed and bed linen hygiene and the incidence of scabies (p-value = 0.095 ), There is no relationship between environmental sanitation and the incidence of scabies (p-value = 0.538), There is no relationship between residential density and the incidence of scabies (p-value = 0.538). Conclusion: Improve personal hygiene and improve environmental sanitation so that they can avoid scabies as early as possible.

Family Environmental Risk and Perceived Stress in Adolescent Depressive Symptoms: A Network Analysis.

This study, grounded in the Process-Person-Context-Time framework, investigates the complex interplay of family environmental factors and their influence on adolescent depressive symptoms, focusing on the role of 'perceived stress'. Using network analysis, we examined data from 735 junior high students (52.1% female adolescents) from three provinces in China (Jiangsu, Shandong, and Henan), with an average age of 13.81 ± 0.92 years, ranging from 12 to 16 years, exploring the relationships between depressive symptoms, perceived stress, and seven family risk factors. The analysis identified three distinct communities. The incorporation of perceived stress led to its integration into a community that included depressive symptoms, parental restrictive monitoring, and family economic strain. Perceived stress emerged as the strongest predictor of depressive symptoms, surpassing parental restrictive monitoring. Furthermore, it overtook depressive symptoms as the node with the strongest bridging connection within its community. These findings underscore the importance of interventions targeting both family conditions and the internal processing of these stressors by adolescents, especially in challenging family environments, to mitigate the risk of depression and promote resilience.

Analysis of the current situation and factors influencing bullying in junior high schools in backward areas of Western, China & A case study of Qingyang City in Gasu

BackgroundQingyang is located in the northwest of China. By analyzing the current situation and risk factors of bullying in junior high schools in Qingyang City, and identify relevant data for formulating prevention and control measures of bullying in western backward areas.MethodsQingyang City is divided into four regions based on economic level and population quality. One junior high school is randomly selected from each region, a total of 1200 students from 4 junior high schools of different levels in Qingyang City were randomly selected, and the “Questionnaire on Middle School Students’ School bullying” was administered between December 2021 and February 2022.ResultsThe reporting rate of bullying in junior high schools in Qingyang was 47.35%. The incidence of campus bullying among urban-rural integration junior high schools, senior students, and male students is higher than that of municipal -level junior high schools, junior students, and female students (P< 0.05). The results of binary logistic regression showed that the second grade of junior high school (OR = 1.39,95% CI: 1.022–1.894), poor student performance (OR = 1.744,95% CI: 1.09–2.743), external dissatisfaction (OR = 2.09,95% CI: 1.177–3.427), mother working in an enterprise (OR = 1.623,95% CI: 1.074–2.453), and urban-rural integration middle school (OR = 3.631,95% CI: 2.547–5.177) were factors affecting bullying in junior high school campus.ConclusionThe reporting rate of bullying in junior high schools in Qingyang City was relatively high, mostly occurring in places lacking supervision and after-school hours.Trial registrationNot applicable.

Exploring Science Attitudes, Misconceptions, and Temperature Correlations

This study investigates junior high school students' attitudes towards science and their misconceptions regarding temperature changes, aiming to understand the relationship between these two factors. Conducted at SMP Muhammadiyah 6 Krian with 93 seventh-grade students, the research utilizes non-experimental quantitative methods, including questionnaires and statistical analyses. Findings reveal that while students exhibit generally positive attitudes towards scientific investigation, misconceptions about temperature changes are low. However, the correlation between students' attitudes towards science and their misconceptions is observed to be low. These results underscore the importance of addressing both attitudes and misconceptions in science education to optimize learning outcomes.Highlight: Investigates student attitudes and misconceptions about temperature changes in science. Positive attitudes but low misconceptions found in junior high students. Correlation between attitudes and misconceptions in science education explored. Keywoard: Attitudes Towards Science, Misconceptions, Temperature Changes, Junior High School Students, Science Education

PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN DAN GAYA KOGNITIF TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA SISWA SMP

This study aims to determine the effect of the method of learning and cognitive style on learning outcomes of junior high school math students. Research conducted at SMP Negeri 6 Tungkal Ulu, in classVII, the second semester in the Academic Year 2012/2013. The research design uses 3x2 factorial design. One treatment/factor with three levels (X1, X2 and X3) and the moderator variable that has two levels (Y1 and Y2). Research instrument stome asure the independent variable is the design of learning motede partisifatip on class treatment and conventional learning methods in the design of the control class, while the moderator variables using the Group embedded figures test(GEFT). Processing data using ANOVA and Tukey's test double row.Research results sho wthat: first, there is the effect of using the learning method possible to junior high students 'mathematics learning out comes, secondly, there is the influence of cognitive style on junior high school students' mathematics learning out comes; Third, there was nosignifi cant interaction between the use of methods of learning and cognitive style on learning out comes of mathematics junior high school students; fourth, mathematics learning out comes of students whouse the group discussion method is better than the mathematics learning out comes using conventional methods; fifth, mathematics learning out comes of students whouse traditional methods buzz group discussion better than metematika learning out comes using conventional methods. sixth, learning out comes using group discussions as well as the mathematics learning out comes using buzz group discussions; seventh, mathematics learning out comes of students who have the cognitive style of field Independent better learning out comes of students who have cognitive styles Dependent field. In connection with the results of the study, it is suggested that the use of participatory learning methods used asan alternative learning method in order toimprove student learning out comes in particular subject are as of mathematics, and can al sobe used in other fields of study. Keyword : Method of learning and cognitive styles, learning out comes mathematics

Correlation of Arm Muscle Power and Abdominal Muscle Strength with Badminton Smash Ability

The research aims to determine the correlation between arm muscle strength and abdominal muscle strength with badminton smash ability. This research was carried out at SMP Negeri 49 South Konawe utilizing the descriptive method with a correlational design. The sampling technique uses a total sampling of 30 junior high students who actively participated in extracurricular activities. The instrument for measuring arm muscle power employs the overhead medicine ball throw test to measure abdominal muscle strength using the sit-up test, while to measure smash ability uses the badminton smash ability test. Data analysis techniques utilize descriptive analysis, regression analysis with normality, linearity tests, and hypothesis testing using the SPSS version 26 application. The correlation results show a significant relationship between variables X1, X2, and Y with a correlation coefficient 0.788. Meanwhile, the contribution coefficient of determination is 0.621, or in other words, 62.1% can contribute to variables X1, durability. From the research results, the greater the arm and abdominal muscle strength a person has, the better their ability to smash in badminton.

Learning Attitude Mediates the Relationship Between Parental Educational Expectations and Academic Performance of Junior High Students: Evidence from China

With the rapid development of China, parents are placing higher and higher expectations on their children’s education. Drawing upon baseline data from the China Education Panel Survey (CEPS2013), this study delves into the mechanisms through which the learning attitude of junior high school students affects the association between parental educational expectations and academic performance. The results of the present study show that students’ learning attitude is a significant factor that impacts the academic performance of junior high school students and plays a substantial mediating role in the relationship between parental educational expectations and academic performance. Our analyses reveal that parental educational expectations have a greater impact on test scores compared to cognitive ability. Additionally, the mediating effect of learning attitude on the relationship between parental educational expectations and test scores is considerably stronger than the relationship between parental educational expectations and cognitive ability. These results contribute to a better understanding of the mechanism by which parental educational expectations affect children’s academic performance, which has implications for educational policy and practice in China.

Hypothetical Learning Trajectory Through the Problem-Based Learning in Junior High School Students

The purpose of this study was to determine the hypothetical learning trajectory through a problem-based learning model to class VIII junior high school students. Learning mathematics requires a meaningful process and that process cannot be obtained in a relatively short time because it requires good preparation in conveying mathematical concepts to students. The preparation is designed according to the characteristics of students so that the delivery of the material goes well as expected. The preparation referred to in this case is to design a good hypothetical learning trajectory (HLT) according to the needs and subject matter. Hypothetical learning trajectory (HLT) is a temporary hypothesis about students’ activities in the learning process on certain materials. This study uses a design research method with stages referring to Plomp (2013) which consists of three phases including (1) preliminary research; (2) development or prototyping phase; and (3) assessment phase. However, in this research, it is only in the first phase, namely preliminary research. In designing the HLT, it is based on a problem-based learning model which has five stages in each process. The instrument used in this study was a teacher and student interview sheet. The results obtained are the HLT design on linear equation material that is adjusted to the stages in the problem-based learning model. The results obtained from this study can be used as an initial reference for mathematics teachers in designing learning material for linear equations that are in accordance with the real context of students. Keywords: Learning Trajectory, Problem-Based Learning, Junior High Students

Learning Pronunciation Using Record, Listen, Revise (RLR) Method in Dictionary Speech Assistant–ELSA Speak Application: How the Flow of Thinking Goes

Dictionary Speech Assistant is a combination of Record, Listen, Revise (RLR) method of ELSA Speak Application to help students improve their pronunciation. The aims of the research were to describe the effectiveness as well as to explore how the flow of thinking of the junior high students in improving their pronunciation using RLR method in ELSA Speak Application. An explanatory sequential mixed-method design was utilized to collect quantitative and qualitative data. The data gained from pre-test, post-test, and documentation of single words which were collected from 34 students of SMA N 6 Semarang. Then, they were analyzed using SPSS program quantitatively and descriptive qualitative. The quantitative result outlined that there was significant difference on students’ pronunciation skill with t-test value was higher than t-table (9.117&gt;2.035). The effectiveness was qualitatively proven using RLR method; Record phase with the score of 23%, Listening phase which was followed by imitating process. In the Revise phase, after two to five attempts the students got the score of 96%, which was an increase from the first attempt. It is concluded that Dictionary Speech Assistant is beneficial for students in learning pronunciation. The majority of students believed that Dictionary Speech Assistant creates a new environment to help students improve their pronunciation skills.