Low Achievement Research Articles

DIFFERENCES IN CHANGES IN KNOWLEDGE OF WOMEN ABOUT EARLY DETECTION OF CERVICAL CANCER BETWEEN USING PRESENTATION MEDIA COUNSELING AND LEAFLET COUNSELING

Background: Encouraging early detection and prompt treatment of precancerous lesions is the key to preventing cervical cancer in women who are fertile. IVA examinations are used to detect precancerous lesions early on. Thus far, both nationally and at Mojo Health Center, the IVA examination has been achieved. Women of reproductive age may not be as aware of early diagnosis of precancerous lesions as they should be, which could contribute to the low IVA examination achievement. Due to a lack of understanding regarding the early diagnosis of precancerous lesions, women of reproductive age have low awareness. Method: A lecture and leafleting approach were used to conduct this health counseling. This kind of study uses a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest one group design, which is experimental in nature. carried out in Surabaya City at the Mojo Health Center. A straightforward random sampling methodology was used to choose the sample of 84 WUS, who were then split into two groups: the treatment group, which received an intervention counseling lecture style, and the control group, which received a leaflet intervention. A questionnaire was utilized to collect the data, and the Wilcoxon signed rank test was used to evaluate it. Independent Samples Test (p<0.05) and Wilcoxon signed Rank test. Results: The test results showing variations in both groups' knowledge levels produced the result p = 0.000 (p <0.05). P = 0.268 (p>0.05) was the outcome of the test to determine the value of differences in knowledge factors between the treatment group and the control group. Conclusion: There is no difference in WUS knowledge between the lecture method and leaflet media distribution when it comes to counseling, but there is a shift in the outcomes of WUS knowledge about early detection of cervical cancer before and after receiving counseling.

Increasing cognitive learning and sports massage skills through a project-based blended learning model

Background: Low achievement and poor learning skills among current students. Research Objectives: This research analysed the project-based blended learning model on cognitive learning achievement and sports massage skills. Methods: This research is a quasi-experiment. The population was 9 classes (180 students) in the Department of Physical Education. There were 4 classes (80 students) of the samples in this study. A random sampling technique was utilised in this study. A post-test-only control group design was used. Learning achievement was measured by multiple-choice tests, and the skills were measured by a massage skills test. The data were analysed using MANCOVA with SPSS at a 5% significance level. Finding/Results: The research finding showed that (1) there was a difference in massage learning achievement and massage skills between students who studied with project-based blended learning assisted by interactive multimedia and those with direct instruction with a significance number of 0.001 which is smaller than 0.05, (2) there was a difference in massage learning achievement between students who studied with project-based blended learning assisted by interactive multimedia and those with direct instruction, with a value of F = 8.400 and (3) there was a difference in massage skills between students who studied with project-based blended learning assisted with interactive multimedia and those with direct instruction, with a value of F = 13.817. Conclusion: It can be summarised that the project-based blended learning model could improve learning achievement and massage skills. The level of digital literacy has not been considered in this research; it is recommended that future research pay attention to this variable.

Development of an Interactive E-Module on the History of Quantum Physics Assisted by Flip PDF Professional

The rapid development of technology greatly affects the education system in Indonesia, especially in the use of Information Technology (IT) devices such as hardware and software in the teaching and learning process. This research focuses on developing interactive e-modules using the Flip PDF Professional application to improve students' quantum physics learning experience. This research problem addresses the difficulties faced by students in understanding quantum physics concepts, which leads to low academic achievement. This study aims to assess the feasibility and user satisfaction of the interactive e-module "History of Quantum Physics" developed with the help of the Flip PDF Professional application. The research method used is ADDIE (Analyse, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) which involves validation by material experts and trials on physics education students at two universities. The results showed that the feasibility of interactive e-modules of quantum physics history by media and material experts obtained results that were feasible to be tested without revision with a percentage of 81.8%. So that the e-module can be tested on undergraduate and postgraduate physics education students. User satisfaction test results show that e-modules can be used as a support for quantum physics learning media with a satisfaction percentage of 91.33% or very satisfied.

Fostering Computation Competence with Non-Counting Strategies and Conceptual Subitizing in Grade 1: An Intervention Study in Inclusive Classrooms

Computation competence (CC) with non-counting (NC) strategies is an important aim of Grade 1 mathematics education, but studies have shown that many students struggle to acquire these skills and continue to rely on counting strategies in later years. Therefore, even though counting is an important first strategy for young children, it is vital to support the development of CC with NC strategies from the earliest stages of mathematics education. This study examined the success of an intervention to promote the use of CC and NC strategies and conceptual subitizing (CS). The study was conducted with a sample of N = 1017 Grade 1 students, and investigated whether the achievement gain was affected by the intervention setting: cooperative learning, individual support for low achievers, a combination of the two settings, and a control group. Students in the combined setting had greater achievement gains in CC with NC strategy use and CS than the control group and outperformed those in the other intervention groups in CS. The combined setting also benefitted low achievers in mathematics for CS, but not for CC and strategy use. A combination of cooperative learning and individual support seems to be the best option for improving the CS and CC and NC strategy use of first graders, especially low achievers in mathematics.

Impact of Eating Habits on Academic Performance among 4th year Medical Students of a Private College Faisalabad

Objective: This study was designed to determine the relationship between eating habits and academic performance among medical students of Aziz Fatimah Medical and Dental College. Study design & Setting: A comparative cross-sectional study was being conducted Methodology: After the permission of the Ethical Research Committee of the institution. Students of 4th year MBBS was recruited by simple convenient sampling. A validated questionnaire consisting of 14 questions in reference to eating habits was used. Statistical analysis was done by SPSS version 24 and a one-way ANOVA test was used and p value of = 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Study was conducted on 100 medical students with mean age of 22.67±.554. Out of 100 participants 51 (51%) were male and 49 (49%) were female students. It was observed that good eating habit score was associated with high academic achievements. While, a bad eating habit score was associated with low academic achievements. Conclusion: It was concluded from our study that there was a significant association between good eating habits and academic performance.

What features of education policies are effective in facilitating successful outcomes for Australian Department of Education students in out of home care?

AbstractAustralian and international research has consistently revealed that children residing in Out of Home Care (OOHC) experience low academic achievement, high rates of suspension, high rates of early school drop‐out and poor representation in post school study. To address the issues experienced by many students in OOHC, trauma informed policies have been introduced in schools and education districts, both in Australia and internationally. Informed by current research and by the Trauma Informed Approach Guidelines, developed by the US Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), this research aimed to identify and analyse current OOHC education policies and support documents implemented by Australian State and Territory Departments of Education. Using a thematic content analysis of national and international research on the concerning educational outcomes of OOHC students, a policy analysis framework was created and used as the tool to analyse Australian OOHC education policies currently implemented by state and territory Departments of Education. Considerable variations were evident in OOHC education policies throughout Australian Departments of Education, with only the states of Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria having policies explicitly for OOHC students. Significant variations also existed in the levels and types of support provided between Australian states and territories. Australian Departments of Education, schools and teacher practitioners can do more to further enhance the educational experience of students residing in OOHC. Suggestions have been made on how this can be achieved.

How am I going? Behavioral engagement mediates the effect of individual feedback on writing performance

BackgroundSuccessful feedback should provide learning goals, evaluate current performance and indicate improvement strategies. Furthermore, feedback can only positively affect student performance if students actively engage with it. Thus, it is necessary to consider the feedback reception process in addition to the feedback information itself. AimsThis study compares the effects of different types of feedback information on the writing performance of lower secondary students of English as a foreign language (EFL) in a digital learning environment. Behavioral engagement was considered as a mediator of the feedback effect. SampleParticipants were N = 338 eighth- and ninth-grade EFL students (54.7% female) enrolled in lower-secondary education within the Swiss school system. MethodsWe conducted a web-based randomized-controlled experiment, in which students were randomly assigned to four conditions receiving varying amounts of rubric-based feedback information. We used log data (time on feedback page) as a proxy for their behavioral engagement with the feedback. ResultsEven though writing performance improved substantially across conditions, there were no differential effects of the type of feedback information on performance. However, EFL learners who received individual performance information spent more time with the feedback, especially those with low prior achievement. Mediation analysis showed that the effectiveness of the feedback was mediated by the time spent on the feedback as an indicator of students' behavioral engagement. ConclusionsAdvantages for individual performance feedback over more general information were observed as a function of time spent with the feedback. This finding implies that engagement should be considered in feedback research.

Pengaruh Minat Belajar Terhadap Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik Melalui Penerapan Model Inkuiri Terbimbing Berbantuan Simulasi PhET Pada Materi Gerak Harmonik Sederhana

The problem that is often faced is that many students are less interested and less motivated in learning physics, especially on the concept of simple harmonic motion. This has a negative impact on their learning outcomes, as indicated by low test scores and overall academic achievement. Therefore, an intervention is needed that can improve students' interest in learning and learning outcomes. This study aims to determine the interest and learning outcomes of physics students in class X IPA 6 SMA Negeri 2 Kupang in the guided inquiry learning model assisted by PhET simulation on simple harmonic motion material. This research is a descriptive quantitative study with a simple regression approach that aims to determine the effect between the variable of interest in learning on the variable of learning outcomes. The results of descriptive test analysis for interest variables and learning outcomes showed that the average percentage of interest in learning on pretest was 61% (high category) and on posttest was 72% (very high category); the average percentage of learning outcomes on pretest was 22 (low category) and on posttest was 86 (very high category). The regression test results show a significant effect of learning interest on student learning outcomes on simple harmonic motion material in guided inquiry learning assisted by PhET simulation. The application of guided inquiry learning model assisted by PhET simulation can increase students' learning interest, which in turn significantly improves their learning outcomes on simple harmonic motion material.

Student Teachers’ Knowledge of School-level Geometry: Implications for Teaching and Learning

<p style="text-align:justify">This study aimed to assess the geometric knowledge of student teachers from a university in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The study used a sample of 225 first-year student teachers who completed school mathematics baseline assessments on a computer- aided mathematics instruction (CAMI) software. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional research design, using quantitative data to measure student teachers’ geometry achievement level, and qualitative data to explain the challenges encountered. The results show that student teachers exhibited a low level of understanding of school-level geometry. The low achievement levels were linked to various factors, such as insufficient grasp of geometry concepts in their secondary school education, difficulty in remembering what was done years ago, low self-confidence, and lack of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills along with the limited time for the baseline tests. These results suggest that appropriate measures should be taken to ensure that student teachers acquire the necessary subject-matter knowledge to teach effectively in their future classrooms.</p>

Analisis Kinerja Pembangunan Kabupaten Jeneponto Dengan Metode Logical Framework Analysis

This research aims to analyze the factors behind the low development performance in Jeneponto Regency. The analysis method used is the Logical Framework Analysis method. The results showed that the factors behind the low development performance in Jeneponto Regency, especially in the fields of education and health, are the low quality of education and the low level of public health. The low quality of education is characterized by the low average length of schooling of the community there which is caused by high dropout rates where the average cause of dropout rates is economic inability, socio-cultural factors some children choose to marry or be married off at school age, and the absence of motivation to go to school so that children choose to work. Meanwhile, the low level of public health is caused by the low life expectancy of the people of Jeneponto. The low life expectancy of the community is caused by the low achievement of optimal service standards (SPM) where the cause of the low achievement is due to inadequate facilities and infrastructure and health services that are not yet optimal.

The Impact of Cognitive-Behavioral Counseling Program on Improving Academic Achievement in Children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder: A Case Study

The aim of this study was to enhance the academic achievement of a child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) through a cognitive-behavioral counseling program. The program was implemented on a single case, a 9-year-old school child with low academic achievement diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). To achieve this goal, a clinical case study approach was utilized, employing observation, clinical interviews, and three measurements of the child's oppositional behavior using pre-test, post-test, and follow-up measurements. The study results confirmed a positive impact of the cognitive-behavioral counseling program on the academic achievement of the child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The quarterly average increased from 4.57 to 6.38 in the second quarter, and further to 7.42 in the third quarter of the academic year 2022-2023. Additionally, the child's level of oppositional behavior decreased from high to low.

The Relationship between Psychological Well-Being and Motivation for Achievement in Bakrie Center Foundation Internship Students in Banten Province

Internships aim to enrich students' knowledge and experience through direct fieldwork. Psychological well-being relates to fulfilling and realizing fundamental human qualities by actualizing one's potential. Therefore, students with high psychological well-being are expected to have better achievement motivation. This study aims to determine if there is a relationship between psychological well-being and achievement motivation among Bakrie Center Foundation interns in Banten Province. The scales used are the Psychological Well-Being Scale (PSWB) and the Achievement Motivation Scale adapted from Julianti (2022), based on McClelland's aspects. This quantitative research uses a correlational design, with a sample of 47 interns. Pearson correlation analysis yielded a Pearson correlation (r) value of 0.234 with a significance level (p) of 0.109 (p< 0.05), indicating no relationship between psychological well-being and achievement motivation among Bakrie Center Foundation interns in Banten. Overall categorization data showed that the interns had high psychological well-being but low achievement motivation.

Assessing the Potentials of Compurized Adaptive Testing to Enhance Mathematics and Science Student’t Achievement in Secondary Schools

This study focuses on Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT), designed to provide Mathematics and Basic Science teachers in secondary schools with an innovative method of assessment, that can enhance student’s achievement. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. Three research questions and two null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Using purposive sampling technique, a sample size of four hundred (400) Junior secondary three (JSS3) students and four private schools with computer laboratories in Akwa Ibom State were selected for the study. Each group had 100 members with mixed Mathematical and Basic Science competencies of high, medium, and low. The instrument for data collection was a Mathematics and Basic Science Computerized Adaptive Test (MABSCAT) developed by the researchers, tested, and modified after trial testing.Descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA was used to analysed the data. Results indicated that: test lengths, testing times, and Mathematical and Basic Science competencies were significantly different at p=0.05 among four groups of stopping criteria (SEE ≤ 0.20, SEE ≤ 0.30, SEE ≤ 0.40 , and SEEm- SEEm-1 ≤ 0.005); test lengths and testing times were significantly different at p=0.05 among the three groups of Mathematical and Basic Science competencies (low, moderately high, and high); and there were 72.25 %, 16.75%, and 8% of the students having a moderately high, low, and high Mathematics and Basic Science achievement respectively. It was recommended among others that, Government should establish item banks, CAT should be introduced in assessment of learning for the actual abilities of the students to be tested with sufficient accuracy.

The Influence of Entrepreneurship Education on the Competence of Start-Up Ventures in Empowering Nascent Makeup Artists

This research aims to analyze the influence of entrepreneurship education on startup business competencies through the empowerment of prospective makeup artists. The study employs a quantitative approach with structural equation model analysis techniques using the AMOS application. The population of this study comprises alumni of the Entrepreneurial Skills Education Program (PKW) from Training and Course Institutes (LKP) between 2016 and 2018 in West Java. The sampling technique used is random sampling. Data were obtained through a questionnaire completed by 136 respondents. The results of the study indicate that entrepreneurship education does not have a significant effect on startup business competencies through the empowerment of prospective makeup artists. However, entrepreneurship education significantly influences two variables: startup business competencies (48.6%) and the empowerment of prospective makeup artists (89.1%). The study reveals the reasons for the low achievement of the PKW Program's success based on two indicators. Indicator II states that at least 75% of graduates should be able to start a business, and Indicator III specifies that at least 30% of those who start a business should earn an income equivalent to the local minimum wage within six months. The low success rate of the PKW Program in this study is explained by the limited skills of the mentors and the lack of reflection activities during the mentoring process. This research highlights the urgent need for effective mentors when prospective bridal makeup artists design and launch their startups. Mentors play a critical role in providing business insights, market advice, and market validation. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the quality of mentors and establish qualification standards for startup business mentors.

EXPLORING STUDENTS’ LEARNING STYLES AND MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE AMONG LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Based on the result in TIMSS Mathematics Achievement 2019 for student grade 8, it shows that mathematics performance has not yet achieved the desired position in the Malaysia Education Blueprint (2013-2025). Furthermore, the average mathematics score reported by PISA 2022 in Malaysia declined by 31 points compared to the achievement in PISA 2018. The impact from this result will affects the quality of education in Malaysia compared to other countries. Students' academic performance may be reflected to some extent based on their learning styles. As such, it becomes useful information to guide teacher’s instruction. Many studies have discussed on student learning styles; however, there are varying findings among different levels of learners. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate the learning styles and mathematics performance of lower secondary students (Form 1 and Form 2) in one of the schools in the Klang Valley by using cluster sampling. There were 147 respondents from Form 1 and Form 2 selected in this study. This study was conducted using a quantitative method; a set of VARK learning style questionnaire was distributed to the respondents, and mathematics performance results were taken from midterm test. The framework of the study adopted VARK learning style which has 30 items with seven dimensions that include visual, auditory, reading/writing, kinaesthetic, group and individual learning styles preference. The data analysed descriptive and inferential statistical techniques by using SPSS tool. The results revealed no significant difference in learning styles and mathematics performance between high and low mathematics achiever. However, upon examining each learning style individually, it was found that high mathematics achiever students exhibited significant difference in their learning styles. Furthermore, the study found there is no relationship between students' learning styles and mathematics performance across both high and low mathematics achiever groups.

Analisis Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Rendahnya Capaian Pengelolaan Air Bersih dan Higiene Sanitasi di Puskesmas Selaparang Kota Mataram

The existence of infrastructure at the Public Health Center must be supported by governance including planning management, implementation, operational procedures, human resources, budgeting and infrastructure that have been determined so that the management of service units for the Public at the Public Health Center is in accordance with the standards set by the Ministry of Health. influencing the water and sanitation hygiene facility improvement tool (WASH FIT) assessment in public Health Centers throughout the city of Mataram in 2022 with the lowest results in the Selaparang public Health Center ( 63.05%). So it is necessary to analyze factors related to the low achievement of clean water management and sanitation hygiene at the Selaparang Public Health Center, Mataram City. This research is a qualitative descriptive method, namely providing a direct and comprehensive description at Public Health Center in Mataram City. Based on the research results, it shows that the condition of clean water management and sanitation hygiene from planning management, implementation, standard operating procedures, human resource guidelines, budget and infrastructure still has many deficiencies. Selaparang Public Health Center has not implemented planning management for clean water and sanitation hygiene in a truly open manner based on needs and has not involved sanitation and clean water officers, which has an impact on the implementation of WASH which is still lacking in operations, complete SOPs are not available, which impacts on poor compliance , sanitation and clean water program holders who are not involved in planning also result in inadequate budgets for the provision of adequate infrastructure, insufficient sanitation and clean water personnel do not meet needs due to transfers and permanent illness so that the workload becomes more and heavier. From these results, the implementation of sanitation and clean water at the Selaparang Public Health Center does not meet the standards in accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Number 2 of 2023 concerning Implementing Regulations of Government Regulation Number 66 of 2014 concerning environmental health and Regulation of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Number 43 of 2019 concerning Public Health Centers, with the results of this research, the Regional Head needs to make a policy, the head of the Mataram City Health Service and the Head of the Public Health Center need to review planning, SOPs, meeting needs and increasing the capacity of officers, increasing the budget through more objective planning through guidance to environmental health program managers and officers sanitation.

멘토링 장학 프로그램을 경험한 저소득층 고등학생의 진로개척역량 전이 양상과 심리·사회적 자본이 미치는 영향 분석

In order to explore the career development characteristics of low-income high school students, this study classified latent groups of career development competency of low-income high school students who participated in the mentoring scholarship project before and after participating in the scholarship program. In addition, the study examined transition pattern between the two latent groups at each time point and verified the impact on the classification of latent groups by inputting variables on the student's psychological and social capital as covariates. For this purpose, a latent transition analysis applying a 3-step approach was conducted using data from the mentoring dream scholarship project of the longitudinal data on educationally marginalized children and youth collected by the Samsung Dream Scholarship Foundation. As a result, the participants were categorized into two groups: a 'high achievement group' and a 'low achievement group' in common before and after participating in the scholarship project. In addition, students with higher self-efficacy, resilience, and social capital were more likely to belong to the 'high-achievement group'. In addition, after participating in the scholarship project, students with higher satisfaction with scholarship students are more likely to belong to the 'high achievement group'. Through this, educational implications for customized career education were discussed by exploring variables that affect the career development of low-income high school students.

Management of Direct Instruction Model Implementation to Foster University Student Learning Creativity

The direct instruction learning model is a form of classical presentation of material but is given competency and skill reinforcement. Direct instruction is used to streamline learning for students who have low achievement and learning difficulties. Practical exercises so that it makes it easier for students to follow the steps carried out by the lecturer. The direct learning model fosters motivation to build learning constructions in a mature and independent manner when given assignments that require personal decision making intended to explore the material received. The capacity of students is said to be able to understand the context of direct learning. When making assignment representations it can be carried out with broad thoughts and insights because there is direct understanding and learning through working on the results of assignments or activities that will be guided and explained directly by the lecturer. From the test results, it was found that 96% of the direct learning model provided benefits because the lecturer explained the material coherently and students could immediately ask questions and answers to get an explanation. Meanwhile, 4% did not understand the direct learning model, because students wanted assignments to strengthen the material being conveyed. The contribution obtained with the direct learning model is that there is intense interaction about the delivery of teaching materials that can be directly discussed, so that students get maximum results.

Research-Based Educational Innovation In The Development of Excellent Madrasah

This research is motivated by the existence of competition for educational institutions that are not paid attention to, which is caused by the lack of innovation by the madrasah head in determining strategies to improve the quality of education, causing the low quality and achievements obtained by the educational institution itself. Thus, a quality madrasah is certainly a madrasah that is able to produce outputs that are in accordance with market needs that can compete in various competitive eras. This study aims to describe research-based madrasah innovations carried out by madrasah stakeholders for the advancement of education. To answer this research, researchers used a phenomenological qualitative approach, with a case study research type. Data collection techniques include indepth interview, observation and documentation, besides using 3 approaches to data validity, namely extended observation, increasing persistence and data triangulation. Based on the results of study showed the conclusion that MAN 2 Kudus Central Java has a Research-Based Madrasah Program Team which is tasked with enriching creative ideas and reflecting on creative ideas about research issues by involving teachers, and researcher partnering (university researchers), through madrasah forums researching innovations at the beginning of each new school year and evaluating creative ideas by its team as part of integrated success efforts, both at national and international levels. The implications of these activities are material implications, which include the realization of commercial research products such as malaria drugs that can be mass produced, while non-material implications include the interest of the community of education service users which is increasing every year.

Improving Biology Learning Through Augmented Reality Technology in Indonesia: A Review

Biology is always considered difficult either to teach or to learn. As a field of study that learning about living subjects, biology has very broad and abstract concepts. Many students find the abstract concepts of biology are hard to understand. Some students even feel that studying biology is a dull experience. This type of perception in students subsequently led to low academic achievement. Hence, an innovative and attractive learning approach is needed for teaching biology. Augmented Reality (AR) technology has a great possibility to improve biology learning experience due to its ability to concretize the abstract concepts in biology by providing natural interaction between virtual and real-time situations simultaneously. In the last decade, numerous research of implementing AR in education including biology learning have been studied globally and nationally. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of AR in improving biology learning especially for students in Indonesia, this literature review research is conducted. The reviewed articles are retrieved through Google Scholar database with the assigned criteria published between 2020 to 2024, AR implemented, biology learning, student perception, and/or achievement in biological studies. The analysis shows that implementing AR in biology learning increases students’ interest, learning motivation, involvement, collaboration, independent learning, knowledge retention, and achievement. However, the conflicted finding is reported regarding the influence of AR on students’ critical thinking ability. Technical problems related to downloading and distributing AR applications are the main challenge that has been reported when using AR in biology learning.