Average Post-test Research Articles

TEACHING SPEAKING ABILITY OF VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH DIRECT NSTRUCTION MODEL

Through the use of oral tests to describe places described in descriptive texts, this study sought to investigate the efficacy of an instruction model combined with a learning model in enhancing the speaking abilities of Vocational High School (SMK) students. The goal of this study was to teach English speaking skills in a classroom setting. An experimental strategy with a pre- and post-test one group design was employed in the research methodology. Tenth grade TKJ students from Vocational High School PGRI Pangkalan Balai academic years 2023/2024 made up the research sample. Speaking exams were used to gather data both before and after the course of treatment. The speaking exam was divided into multiple parts, including fluency, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. With an average pre-test score of 47.23% and an average post-test score of 64.3, the data analysis results demonstrated a considerable improvement in the speaking ability of students who received instruction through a direct instruction paradigm. This result demonstrates how well the learning model with direct instruction worked to enhance the speaking skills of students enrolled in vocational programs.

Penerapan Pelatihan Higiene Sanitasi Untuk Meningkatkan Pengetahuan Bagi Penjamah Makanan Nasi Boran di Kota Lamongan

This study aims to determine whether hygiene and sanitation training can improve knowledge for food handlers of boran rice in Lamongan City. This research method uses quantitative with an evaluative descriptive approach. Data collection techniques through Pre Test and Post Test questions. Research respondents were all food handlers of Boran rice in Lamongan city. a total of 20 people. with descriptive analysis techniques with the help of the SPSS (Statistical Package For Social Science) program. The results showed: by comparing the results of the pre-test and post-test, it can be seen that the training was quite effective in increasing participants' understanding and knowledge of hygiene and sanitation, because the average posttest answer of food handler respondents obtained a higher posttest score than when the pretest was conducted. Evidenced by the average Pre Test score was 66.75 and the average Post Test score was 73.25. Where the score is in the very good category. So it can be said that there is an effect of the application of sanitation hygiene training on increasing knowledge for food handlers of boran rice in Lamongan City.

THE INFLUENCE OF PROJECT BASED LEARNING MODEL USING KWL CHART ON STUDENT PROCESS SCIENCE SKILLS IN PHYSICS LEARNING AT SMA NEGERI 2 LUBUK PAKAM

This study aims to determine the effect of the Project Based Learning model on high school students’ science process skills. The type of research used is a quasi experimental research design with a two group pretest posttest design. The population used was students of class XI MIA SMA Negeri 2 Lubuk Pakam, totaling 2 classes. The research sample consisted of two classes, the class taken was XI MIA I as the experimental class and XI MIA III as the control class. The instrument used is a science process skills test in the form of an essay consisting of 10 questions that hav been declared valid by the validator. Based on the results of the study, the average pretest score for the experimental class was 20,68 and the pretest for the control class 18,85. The results of testing the hypothesis showed that a significant value of 0,411 > 0,05 otherwise is accepted or both classes have the same initial abilities. After applying the Project Based Learning model, the average posttest score of the experimental class was 77,68 and that of the control class was 64,71. The results of testing the hypothesis showed that a significant value of 0,00 < = 0,05, it is stated that is accepted, meaning that there is a significant influence of the Project Based Learning model on student’s science process skills.

Peningkatan Ketaggapan Warga Pesisir Terhadap Bencana Banjir Rob : Warga Tangguh Bencana

Introduction: Unexpectedly high sea water can cause flooding which can damage, threaten lives and endanger the community, especially residents who live close to the shoreline or coastline. Objective: increase the response capacity of coastal residents to tidal flood disasters. Method: conducting outreach and simulating tidal flood disasters. Results: The average posttest score reached 17.5 out of a maximum score of 20, indicating the success of counseling in increasing respondents' knowledge and preparedness. Conclusion: Increasing community understanding, as reflected in a high average posttest score, can make a significant contribution to increasing community preparedness and adaptation to the risk of tidal floods. Furthermore, efforts are needed to maintain this positive momentum through sustainable programs, collaboration with related parties, and strengthening community participation in mitigation efforts.

Edukasi Kelompok Dalam Mengurangi Kecanduan Bermain Game Terhadap Siswa SD

Online game addiction is a problem that has received attention from the wider community. Currently, much research is focused on efforts to reduce the level of online game addiction. This research aims to reduce the habit of playing online games through group discussion techniques among students at SDN 64 Buton District. Lasalimu, Kab. Buton, Southeast Sulawesi. This type of research is classroom action research. The research subjects were 10 students who were determined using purposive sampling techniques. Data collection instruments include a questionnaire on online game playing habits and observation guidelines. Testing the differences in students' online game playing habits from before being given guidance services using group discussion techniques to after being given guidance services using group discussion techniques was analyzed using the t-test formula. The results of data analysis show that the percentage of online game playing habits is 90.9%, while the average posttest percentage result is 57.6%. The research results showed that there was a decrease in the habit of playing online games through group discussion techniques among class VI students at SDN 64 Buton, Kec. Lasalimu, Kab. Buton, Southeast Sulawesi. This research is useful for teachers as consideration in reducing the habit of playing online games through group discussion techniques.

The Influence of the Project Based Learning Model on Science Learning Outcomes in Class V Students at MIS Al Huda Langkat

This research aims to determine the science learning outcomes of students by applying the project based learning model in class V MIS AL Huda, Langkat. This type of research is quasi-experimental with a pretest and posttest control group design. The population of this study was all students in class V of MIS AL Huda, Langkat, totaling 30 students. The sampling technique used was probability sampling with a stage random sampling technique, namely 30 students were sampled as part of the population. The instrument used is a test sheet to measure student learning outcomes. The data analysis technique used is descriptive statistical analysis and inferential statistical analysis with the independent sample test. Based on the results of the descriptive analysis, the average obtained for the two groups, in the control class before and after implementing the project based learning model, was a pretest score of 54.33 and a posttest score of 76.33. In the experimental class by applying the project based learning model, the pretest average was 43.33 and the posttest average was 71.33. Based on the results of the independent sample-test, it shows that the t test value with a sig value < a = 0.05 (0.000 < 0.05) indicates that H1 is accepted. The results of the research show that there is a significant difference between the experimental class (VA) applying the project based learning model and the control class (VB) on science learning outcomes for MIS AL Huda, Langkat students.

The Influence of the SAS Method (Synthetic Analytical Structural) to Improve the Vocabulary Mastery Ability of Grade I Students in Elementary Schools

This research is a quantitative study to determine the effect of the SAS (Synthetic Structural Analytical) method to improve the vocabulary mastery abilities of class I students in elementary schools in the 2023/2024 academic year. Tebayak Hamlet, Tegal Maja Village, Tanjung District, North Lombok Regency. In this type of quantitative research, the pretest approach uses a single group pretest and posttest design. The collection technique used by researchers is pretest and also uses observation, interviews and instrument tests, which shows students' ability to master vocabulary.This is proven by the average pre-test score of 53.5% while the post-test average is 76.0%. Likewise, the results of the calculations obtained are t calculated at 12.795 > t table 0.444 with a significance of 5%, thus t calculated > t table, it can be concluded that there is a significant influence of the SAS (Synthetic Structural Analytical) method to improve students' vocabulary mastery abilities. class I in elementary school.

The Effect of the Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) Cooperative Learning Approach on Mathematics Learning Outcomes at SDN 6 Sokong

The aim of this research is to determine the effect of the STAD (Student Teams Achievement Division) cooperative learning approach on the mathematics learning outcomes of grade 2 students at SDN 6 Sokong, Betumping Hamlet, Sokong Village, Tanjung District, North Lombok Regency. This type of research is quantitative with a one group pre-test and post-test design approach. This research consists of two variables, namely the independent variable and the dependent variable. The independent variable in this research is cooperative learning with the STAD (Student Teams Achievement Division) model. Meanwhile, the dependent variable is mathematics learning outcomes. The sample size was 25 students. The collection technique that researchers used was pre-test and post-test, pre-test to see students' initial abilities, while post-test was used to see the extent of students' development after treatment, with t-test analysis the research results showed that the approach The STAD (Student Teams Achievement Division) model of cooperative learning on learning outcomes has a significant influence. This is proven by the average pre-test score of 56.4%, while the average post-test score is 70.4%. Likewise, the calculation results obtained from t-count > from t-table or 8,573 > 0.496, thus it can be stated that the cooperative learning approach using the student teams achievement division (STAD) model has an influence on mathematics learning outcomes in addition material.

The Effectiveness of Using Wattpad Application to Increase Students’ Reading Skills

As technological advances develop in increasing students' interest in reading, the Wattpad social media application emerged as an effective media for providing learning materials, channeling creative ideas in writing, based on the complexity of the problem and the students’ apparent lack of interest in reading, technology utilization is required as a solution, including using Wattpad as a learning media. The purpose of this research is to ascertain whether using the Wattpad application to increase students' reading skills. In this research, researchers used quantitative methods with pre-experimental research in the form of one group pretest-posttest. The sample used consisted of 25 students from class VIII with purposive sampling type. Multiple-choice test is the method utilized to acquire the data. Based on the statistical statistics, the average pretest score was 59.00, while the average posttest score was 73.20. And to the paired sample t-test analysis results, Sig (2-tailed) < 0.05 (0.001 < 0.05), rejecting H0 and accepting Ha. This indicates that the Wattpad application is an effective media to increase students' reading skills. The use of wattpad is useful for increasing students' interest in reading through available technology and as an additional learning media so that students do not feel bored.

Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Take and Give Terhadap Keterampilan Berdiskusi Siswa Pada pembelajaran IPAS Bab 8 Kelas IV SDN 060898 Medan T.A 2023/2024

This research aims to determine the effect of the Take and Give learning model on students' discussion skills in learning Science Chapter 8 class IV at SD Negeri 060898 Medan. The type of research used in this research is quantitative research with a Quasi Experimental approach. The subjects in this research were all fourth grade students at SD Negeri 060898 Medan. The sampling technique used was random sampling of 22 class IVA students and 22 class IVB students at SD Negeri 060898 Medan. Data analysis was carried out using quantitative analysis. From the research results, it can be concluded that there is an influence of the Take and Give learning model on students' discussion skills in learning science and science chapter 8 class IV at SD Negeri 060898 Medan. This can be seen from the posttest average of experimental class students' discussion skills which is higher than the control class, namely 37.9 > 29.7, and seen from the hypothesis test carried out by researchers based on the results of comparing t_count with t_table, namely 16.164 > 1.682 with a significant level. 5% which causes Ha to be accepted and Ho to be rejected.

Strengthening Literacy and Numeracy Competencies Based on Local Wisdom for Teachers to Design Contextual Learning

Barito Kuala Regency, especially Jejangkit District, lags behind other regions in South Kalimantan regarding human resources. According to the BPS of South Kalimantan Province, the Human Development Index for Barito Kuala Regency is in 13th position out of 14 districts from 2020 to 2022. Education is a strategic aspect of overcoming this problem. Teachers need to receive training on literacy and numeracy learning strategies to improve the quality of human resources, especially students in the younger generation. This community service activity aims to strengthen the literacy and numeracy competencies of elementary school teachers who are members of the Jejangkit District KKG by integrating learning with local wisdom. Local wisdom is contextual so students can more easily understand learning that is close to everyday life. This service activity uses the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method, which consists of five stages, namely to know, to understand, to plan, and to act in the form of On Service Training and On Job Training, as well as to change in the form of In-Service Training activities. This activity involved one trainer and 15 teachers representing 12 elementary schools in the Jejangkit District KKG. A total of 3 teachers from 3 schools also received intensive assistance in practising the material as examples for other participants. The evaluation instrument for this service program uses a questionnaire. Based on the data collected, this activity was successful in providing improvements in literacy and numeracy learning. The average post-test score (81.71) was higher than the pre-test (69.73). The teachers succeeded in designing learning that made students more focused on learning. This activity implies that teachers have succeeded in improving the competence and quality of learning in the classroom, especially literacy and numeracy for their students.

Empowering Hearing-Impaired Learners for Digital Citizenship: A Thai MOOC-Based Design Thinking Approach

In today's technology-driven world, digital citizenship is vital in fostering responsible technology use and essential skills for learning, problem-solving, and community participation. However, a significant focus emerges within digital citizenship—empowering individuals with disabilities. This research addresses this crucial area by spearheading the creation of a specialized Thai Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) meticulously designed for hearing-impaired learners. The core objective is to equip these individuals with indispensable digital citizenship skills for seamless integration and active engagement in digital environments. The study progresses through three key phases. Phase 1 involves crafting the MOOC course to meet the needs of hearing-impaired individuals. Phase 2 develops a course on the Thai MOOC platform, using the MOOC-based Design Thinking Model and universal design learning principles. Phase 3 assesses 20 hearing-impaired learners in the "Utilizing Online Media as Digital Citizenship Course." The research reveals two significant outcomes, highlighting the course's impact. First, an evaluation of digital media quality and learning activities was conducted by five experts with 15 to 30 years of experience in the field, the result was an impressive performance rating of 4.56 on a 5-point Likert scale, indicating the course's high suitability for hearing-impaired learners. Such findings validate the precise alignment of the course with its intended objectives. Second, the outcomes of learning achievement tests on the Thai MOOC platform involving 20 high school hearing-impaired learners revealed that 15 learners scored above 70 (passing), representing 75%. The average post-test score was higher than the pre-test, with an average score of 72.05 points. These results demonstrate the course's effectiveness in improving learning outcomes and meeting predetermined criteria, while also indicating that adopting the MOOC-based Design Thinking model has led to the creation of high-quality media that delivers tangible results for hearing-impaired individuals. This research contributes to the eLearning field by addressing the specific needs of hearing-impaired individuals in digital citizenship education through tailored online learning courses designed to bridge existing gaps.

Pengaruh Model Problem Based Learning Terhadap Keterampilan Pemecahan Masalah Fisika Pada Materi Cahaya Dan Alat Optik

The purpose of this study was to determine the significant effect of the problem-based learning model on students' problem solving skills on light and optical devices. This research design uses One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The sample used in this study was taken with purporsive sampling technique, namely class VIIIA students of SMP Negeri 9 Kupang, totaling 29 people. The instrument used in this study was a problem-solving skills test question in the form of a description. The data analysis technique in this research is descriptive analysis to describe problem solving skills and statistical tests using paired t test to test the hypothesis. The results showed that the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model had an effect on students' problem solving skills on light material and optical devices. This is seen from the results of the descriptive test of the average percentage of problem solving skills indicators in the pretest of 28% in the very low category and the average posttest percentage of 69% in the moderate category. The results of statistical testing that the significant value of 0.00 is smaller than 0.05 so that Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected which indicates that there is an effect of the PBL model on students' problem solving skills in light and optical devices.

Effectiveness of Simulating Magnetotransfer Therapy in Reducing the Severity of Depression in Post Stroke Patients

Background: Stroke is an acute neurovascular disorder that causes long-term limitations to daily living activities and death throughout the world, causing sufferers to experience motor and cognitive impairment. Until now, patients suffering from brain injuries require Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation with a method that non-invasively stimulates and studies the cerebral cortex which is large enough to produce the release of action potentials. Objective: The aim of the research is to determine the effect of providing transmagnetic stimulation therapy on improving post-stroke depression. Method: This research design uses a Nonequivalent control group design, where there are 2 groups, namely a control group and an intervention group, each group is measured 2 times, then the level of improvement in depression is assessed using the Hamilton depression rating scale score. Results: The results obtained for the control group were 0.302 > 0.05 and the significant value for the intervention group was 0.000 < 0.05. Conclusion: it can be concluded that there is a significant difference between the average post test score of the control group and the average post test score of the intervention group.

Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Board Game “Ular Tangga” Pada Materi Trigonometri Kelas X SMA

Interesting learning media can make the learning atmosphere less boring and can improve learning outcomes. The aim of this research was to develop the learning media Snakes and Ladders, which is one of the most famous types of board games throughout the world, for high school (SMA) students as a learning tool that is expected to be valid, effective and practical to use in the learning process. learning Trigonometry material. This research method uses Research Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model which is built in 5 stages: Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluate. The subjects of this research were 40 active class X students at SMAN 93 Jakarta. This snake and ladder was developed based on student learning styles. The "Snakes and Ladders" board game was declared a valid learning medium by material and media experts, with an extraordinary category of 94% and 86%. The research results show that the practicality index obtained is in the very good category (96%) and the significance result of the paired t-test is 0.000 (less than 0.005) supported by the average posttest value being higher than the pretest. Based on this development research, it can be concluded that the "Snake and Ladder" board game media developed is valid, practical and effective for the learning process as a learning tool, especially for high school students on Trigonometry material.

Improving Students’ Collaboration Skills Through Project-Based Learning on Environmental Change Material

Collaboration skills are one of the six life skills that are important to have in the 21st century,enabling students to work together, exchange ideas, and respect other people's opinions. This research aims toimprove collaboration skills through Project-Based Learning (PjBL) on environmental change material. Theresearch method used was a quasi-experiment with a nonequivalent pretest-posttest control-group design. Thesample for this research is high school students who are studying Environmental Change material. Collaborationskills questionnaires and observations of learning implementation were used as research instruments. The dataanalysis used was the Independent Sample T-Test and the N-Gain test. The results of the Independent Sample TTest show that the average posttest score for the control and experimental classes is significantly different by0.000. The collaboration skills of experimental class students obtained a mean of 86.39 in the very goodcategory, and the N-Gain test result was 0.465 in the moderate category. This increase is supported by theresults of learning implementation, with an average score of 89.89% in the very good category. This researchimplies that it can provide practical guidance for teachers interested in integrating PjBL into learning.

The Influence ff The Debate Learning Method on Population and Environmental Material on Learning Outcomes and Scientific Habits of Mind of Class IX Students at SMP Negeri 1 Ngabang

This study aims to determine the effect of the debate learning method on population and environmental materials on learning outcomes and Scientific habits of mind of class IX students at SMP Negeri 1 Ngabang. This study used the Quasy Experimental method. Tihis research design used Nonequivalent Control Group Design with simple random sampling method with the number of 25 students. The data collection technique uses a learning achievement test and a scientific habits of mind questionnaire. Learning outcomes with an average pretest score in the control class is 36 and the experimental class is 41.6. The average posttest scores in the control and experimental classes were 64.4 and 82.8. The average gain in experimental class learning outcomes is 41.2 while the average gain in control class learning outcomes is 28.4. The effect of the debate method on learning outcomes is 51.6% with an Effect Size value of 0.9 while the debate method on Scientific habits of mind is 81.1% with an Effect Size value of 2.0. So it can be concluded that debate learning has a great influence on student learning outcomes and scientific habits of mind.

Promosi Kesehatan Penyakit Menular Dan Tidak Menular Pada SMPLB Menggunakan Metode Permainan Edukatif Flash Card

ABK (Children with Special Needs) are children who have physical, intellectual and emotional characteristics that are lower or higher than normal children their age. ABK can also be defined as children who have weaknesses and disabilities. Limited knowledge of crew members, especially in maintaining health, can reduce the health status of ABK. The community service carried out is one of the interventions that can be provided, the focus of the problem is regarding understanding infectious and non-infectious disease using the flash card educational game method. This health promotion aims to increase ABK knowledge about health so that they can reduce morbidity rates due to infectious and non-infectious disease. Using educational flash card games is one of innovations used in community service, adapting the learning by playing method. The level of knowledge of the 30 respondents was proven to have increased, which was measured through pre and post test questionnaires. The average post test score increased or was higher after providing health education using educational flash card games, namely from 37.7 to 65.6. There was an increase in understanding and knowledge of SMPLB students and students about infectious and non-infectious disease by 53.3% after being given health education using the flash card educational game method. The flash card educational games method is effective for use in the teaching and learning process and also as innovation in delivering material in community service to ABK respondents.

Using Snakes and Ladders Game and Crossword Puzzle as STAD Model Based on Students’ Creativity

This research analyzes and finds out several things; 1) the influence of STAD learning using the snakes and ladders game on students' social studies learning outcomes based on high and low learning activeness; 2) To determine the effect of STAD learning using TTS media on students' social studies learning outcomes based on high and low learning activeness. This research method uses quasi-experimental research (quasi-experiment). This research was divided into two classes, namely experimental class I and experimental class II, which were given learning treatment using the STAD learning model. The results of the research are that; 1) The STAD learning model using the snakes and ladders game on learning outcomes based on high learning activity of students in class V of State Elementary School, Kisaran Barat District, the average pre-test score is 65.8 and the average post-test score is 83.6 with a point difference of 18 or 26 .1%. The pre-test average was 61.8, while for Randa students' active learning the post-test average score was 71.27 with a difference of 9 points or 13.9%. 2) The STAD learning model with a crossword puzzle game on learning outcomes based on students' high learning activity, with an average pre-test score of 59.27 and after being treated the average score was 69.82, a difference of 11 points or 15.5%. Meanwhile, based on students' low learning activity, the average pre-test score was 57.33 and after being treated the average score was 67.6, the difference was 10 or 15% points. The conclusion is that there is an influence of the STAD learning model with crossword puzzles and snakes and ladders on learning outcomes based on students' high and low learning activeness and the same goes for using snakes and ladders.

Implementasi Aplikasi Duolingo Dalam Meningkatkan Kosakata Bahasa Inggris Pada Siswa SMPN 19 Mataram

The objective of this research is to enhance English language proficiency, with a particular emphasis on vocabulary, through the utilization of the Duolingo application. This application is a gamification application, which means that users can learn English using visual and auditory methods, much like playing a game. This quantitative research method employs a pre-experimental design, which includes a pre-test and post-test for a single group. The objective is to determine the effect of the application of Duolingo applications as a means of enhancing the vocabulary knowledge of students in class VII at SMPN 19 Mataram. The investigation included a total of 150 students in classes VII A to E, with each class consisting of students. The sample was class A, which was composed of 30 students who were randomly selected through randomization. The research data is collected by administering a pre-test and post-test to assess the learning results of vocabulary subjects. Normality tests, descriptive statistics, and T tests are employed in data analysis. The study's findings indicated that the average post-test score (70, 18) was higher than the pre-test average score. (30,78). The standard level of significance of 0.05 is used to determine whether the zero hypothesis can be rejected by contrasting the p-value. The p-value is less than 0.05, with a value of 0.000. This implies that the zero hypothesis is unfeasible, and it is inferred that the Duolingo Application is effective in enhancing student vocabulary knowledge. This is attributed to the presence of supportive elements, such as the analysis of initial skills, the attraction of student attention or motivation, and the improvement of English scores.