Private High School Research Articles

Math Phobia among School Students: A Comparative Design

Background: A Comparative study was conducted to assess the level of Math Phobia (Mathematical Anxiety) among high School students in selected Government and Private Schools, Kollam, Kerala. A total sample of 60, High school students were selected using convenience sampling technique. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of Math Phobia/Mathematical Anxiety among Government and Private High School students and to compare the level of Math Phobia/Mathematical Anxiety among Government and Private High School students. The final objective was to find out the association between level of Math Phobia/Mathematical Anxiety and selected Socio-demographic variables. Materials and Methods: A Descriptive Comparative design was used to conduct the study. A sample comprising of 60 High School students (30 Government and 30 Private) from 10th Standard were enrolled using non-probability convenience sampling technique. The conceptual framework of the study was based on Modified Health Belief Model by Becker and Rosenstock (1974). Tools used for data collection were Demographic Performa and Modified Abbreviated Mathematics Anxiety Rating Scale. Results: Data analysis was done using Descriptive and Inferential statistics. Findings of the study revealed that the mean Mathematical anxiety among Government High School students was 33.83±9.80 and the mean Mathematical anxiety among Private High School students were 45.87±17. The comparison of the mean Mathematical Anxiety scores among the Government and Private High School students were done using the ‘Student t-test’. The computed ‘t-value’ at 3.27** (df = 58) was statistically significant at p < 0.01. No significant association was observed between the level of Math Phobia and selected Socio-demographic variables among both Government and Private School students (P > 0.05). Conclusion: The findings of the study confirmed that the level of Math Phobia/Mathematical Anxiety among the Private High School students were significantly higher than the Government High school students.

Pengaruh Budaya Organisasi dan Etika Kerja terhadap Produktivitas Guru SMA Swasta

This study aims to determine the effect of organizational culture and work ethics on the work productivity of private high school (SMA) teachers in Mataram City in the 2021/2022 academic year. This research was conducted in the odd semester period of the 2021/2022 academic year. The research method used is a survey. The research population is all teachers in private high schools in the city of Mataram. Respondents were selected by simple random sampling technique totaling 125 teachers. The results of the study, based on the analysis obtained data that; 1) The results of a simple correlation analysis obtained a correlation coefficient of 0.575 and a path coefficient value of 0.422. This value indicates that organizational culture has a strong effect on teacher productivity; 2) The results of a simple correlation analysis between work ethics and teacher productivity obtained a correlation coefficient of 0.541 and a path coefficient value of 0.363. In conclusion, based on the results of research and data analysis, it shows that work ethic on teacher productivity has a strong effect.
 
 Keywords: Organizational Culture, Work Ethics, Teacher Productivity.

Effects of disordered eating behaviors and sedentary lifestyle prevention program in male and female Mexican adolescents

Introduction. Adolescents are the group with the highest risk of developing disordered eating behaviors (DEB). Preventing this problem is of the utmost importance due to the physical and psychological consequences. Objective. To evaluate the effects of a universal prevention program for disordered eating behaviors (DEB), thin ideal internalization (TII), drive for muscularity (DM), and sedentary lifestyle among Mexican adolescents. Method. A quasi-experimental study with repeated measures (pre-test, post-test, six-month, and one-year follow-up) was carried out in a non-probabilistic sample of 523 adolescents (46.7% of females) aged 15-19 years (Mage = 16.07). We worked in two private high schools, one of them was designed as control group (CG), and the other as intervention group (IG). For both, female and male adolescents’, data were collected using the Brief Questionnaire for Disordered Eating Behaviors (BQDEB) and the short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). To evaluate TII the Attitudes toward Body Figure Questionnaire was applied in females, while in males Drive for Muscularity Scale (DMS) was used. Results. After one-year, repeated measures analyses of variance (ANOVAs) revealed a significant reduction of the mean DEBs scores both in female (p = .01) and male (p = .03) adolescents of the IG with respect to CG. In IG, females decreased significantly the mean TII score as well as the mean DM score in males. Physical Activity increased in IG females from pre-test to posttest; however, the effect was not maintained over time. Discussion and conclusion. These findings have important implications for future interventions with Mexican adolescents. We must take sex differences into account to choose activities and strategies that will enhance the effects of the program.

Teachers’ Experiences in Engaging Students Cognitively of English as a Foreign Language during the Covid-19 Pandemic

This study aimed to analyze teachers’ experiences in engaging students cognitively in English as a foreign language during the covid-19 pandemic. The participants of this study were experienced and less experienced teachers at private high schools in Medan. The technique of data collection was in-depth interviews. The results showed that both teachers had been familiar with using online media for learning such as zoom meetings although sometimes they had difficulties in engaging the students in the learning process when technical issues of the network occurred. Moreover, they could engage the students by 1) developing creative teaching, 2) designing problem-solving, 3) Aiming at reason, 4) enabling students’ decision-making, and 5) enabling students to evaluate.

Using Extending Concept through Language Activities (ECOLA) Technique to Improve Students’ Reading Comprehension Skill

The objective of this study was to find out whether there is a significant difference in students’ reading comprehension between the experimental and the control group. The sample of this study were taken from two classes of the second year of a private high school in Bangka Belitung province. This study is an experimental study with quasi-experimental design. The data were collected through Observation and Test. They were then analyzed by using T-Test.The result showed that the rxy (17.16) was higher compared to rtable at significant level (0.432). Thus, the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted and null hypothesis (H0) was rejected. Furthermore, there was a significant difference between students’ reading skill of the experimental class and those of the control one. In conclusion, the students’ reading comprehension in narrative text has been improved by using Extending Concept through Language Activities.

RELATIONSHIP OF SOCIAL MEDIA USE WITH SOCIAL INTERACTION ABILITY IN ADOLESCENT AT YAPIM NAMORAMBE PRIVATE HIGHT SCHOOL

In the era of globalization, social media is very often used for daily needs. The use of social media is carried out by teenagers because of their high curiosity about the most up-to-date information quickly. The objective of this study was to determine whether there is a relationship between the use of social media and the ability of social interaction in adolescents at YAPIM Namorambe Private High School. This study uses a quantitative method with a cross-sectional approach. The number of samples used was 73 students with the total sampling method. This research was conducted at YAPIM Namorambe Private High School from April to May 2022. The data analysis used was the chi-square test. The results of the study explain that 67.1% of the total sample are high social media users. Meanwhile, 36.9% of the total sample uses social media normally. In addition, the social interaction of students at SMA Swasta YAPIM Namorambe is classified as good (64.4%), while the category of social interaction is not good at 35.6%. The data were analyzed using the chi-square test with a p-value of 0.001 which indicates that there is a relationship between the use of social media and social interaction skills. For further research, it is expected to examine other factors that influence social interaction and use more complete methods such as interviews and observations.

Extending the Psychology of Working Model for Latinx Youth: Incorporating Youth Voice

Psychology of working theory (PWT) emphasizes the role of contextual constraints in career development, as well as promotive factors that might be cultivated to navigate these constraints. Although PWT has implications for promoting youth career development, most research has focused on college students and working adults. We interviewed 12 youth residing in a Latinx community with a high level of poverty and attending a well-resourced private high school with a high degree of college acceptance to explore developmentally and culturally relevant promotive factors that might inform the extension of PWT for youth. Analyses conducted through Consensual Qualitative Research revealed a strong sense of purpose and hope that were grounded in family, school, and workplace supports. Participants reported critical awareness of societal inequities and a focus on challenging inequity through hard work rather than societal change. We discuss implications for extending PWT theory, research, and intervention with Latinx youth.

Study Skills, Writing Strategies and Reading Habits: A Causal Model in Motivation in Learning a Language

Aims: To determine the best fit model of motivation in learning the Filipino language anong senior high school students.
 Study Design: Descriptive-causal design.
 Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted among private high schools located in Davao City during the school year 2021-2022.
 Methodology: The respondents were 400 senior high school students from private educational institutions in Davao region, Philippines. The respondents were chosen using stratified random sampling. The data were collected using the online platform.
 Results: The overall results showed that the respondents had a high level of study skills, writing strategies, reading habits, and motivation in learning the Filipino language. It also showed a significant relationship between the three variables, the study skills, writing strategies, and reading habits in the motivation in learning the Filipino language. Of the five models, model 5 fits best.
 Conclusion: The high level of study skills, writing strategies, reading habits, and motivation in learning the Filipino language, suggests that the students have time management. As a strategy, it suggests that students read different writings by well-known writers to gather good writing methods, ask for help or consult a teacher, friend, or family member so that their writing will be done well. In reading habits, it suggests that students spend time reading different books. Lastly, on motivation, it suggests that students use the Filipino language daily so that they become more fluent. The significant relationship between the three variables means that the three variables are of great help to motivate the students in learning the Filipino language. Model 5 acceptable because all the indices met the set criteria against the obtained model fit value. This study proves that a high level of ability in study skills, writing strategies, and reading habits contributes to the motivation in learning the Filipino language.

The Influence of Problem Solving Learning Model on Students' Mathematic Problem Solving Ability in SMA Private High School, Nommensen Pematangsiantar Campus

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the Problem-Solving learning model on the Mathematical Problem-Solving Ability of Class XI Students of Private High School Nommensen Pematangsiantar Campus. The design of this study used a pretest-posttest control group design. The population and sample in this study were all students of class XI Private High School Nommensen Pematangsiantar T.A 2022/2023 Campus, totaling 62 students. The instruments used in this study are validity, reliability, level of difficulty of test items and distinguishing power of test items. The data obtained were then analyzed using data analysis techniques, the average value of the results of the Problem-Solving learning model on students' mathematical problem abilities was 63.39. The results of hypothesis testing after obtained zcount = 2.530 and ztable = 1.960 This means that tcount is greater than ttable which indicates the hypothesis H0 is rejected. Based on the description, it is concluded that the use of the Problem-Solving learning model has an influence on students' mathematical problem-solving abilities in learning the Composition Functions of the Private High School, Pematangsiantar Campus

Practices of Teaching Physical Education among Public & Private High Schools in Hawssa City Administration

The purpose of this study was to relate the practice of teaching physical education in public and private secondary school in Hawassa city administration. This study employed descriptive research design and mixed research methods including both qualitative and quantitative method, in which the concerned bodies (teachers and school students) were participated. To investigate the practice quantitative research approach, descriptive survey methods were used. To select respondents of the study, simple random sampling technique particularly the lottery method for students and available sampling technique for teachers were used. In order to collect data, researcher used questionnaires; interview and observation were the employed instruments. Questionnaire was distributed to 352 private school students and 363 public school students. In addition to this, teachers were interviewed. The quantitative data gathered were analyzed by using numbers, percentages; mean and independent t-test and the qualitative data were analyzed by using descriptive statements and explanation. The findings of the study indicated that the availability of sport facilities and equipment in public secondary school were insufficient, poor teaching methods, inappropriate participation of male & female Students, and no participation of Students with disabilities in physical activity in secondary schools, No availability of sport materials for students with disabilities, poor classroom management, inappropriate treatment of male and female students and no involvement of students with disabilities in physical activities in both public & private secondary school. The conclusions on the study area were;. Thus, to improve the situation, it is recommended that with in school, the purchase & provision of equipment needs to be subsidized and a deliberate policy pursed of maximizing the use of available equipment & facilities, physical educators should be strive to be effective & successful in their classroom management, assessment & demonstration, complexity & multifaceted nature of the problem of girls participation in P.E should be recognized & fully understood, and ensure that schools are aware of their responsibilities & that students with disabilities consistently have opportunities to participate in P.E activities equal to those of other students were forwarded to overcome challenges of teaching physical Education. Keywords: practice, public school, private school, sport materials & sport facilities DOI: 10.7176/JTHS/62-01 Publication date: November 30 th 2022

Awareness and practices about menstruation among adolescent girls

Introduction: Menstruation is still a taboo in India and it is common for people across society to feel uncomfortable about the subject. It is a normal physiological process. Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess awareness and hygiene practices amongst adolescent girls and to study the menarche age of respondents in comparison to their mother's age at menarche. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, observational and prospective study was carried out in two private high schools of Mehsana city, Gujarat. Data were collected in a form of a structured questionnaire. Adolescent girls from 10 to 19 years were enrolled in the study. Ethical approval was obtained before initiating data collection. IBM SPSS version 2.0 was used for the analysis of the data. Results: Out of a total of 454 screened, 398 adolescents were enrolled in the study with an 87.76% response rate. The mean menarche age of adolescent girls was 13.33 ± 1.18 years. Mothers 316 (78.4%) were the first source of information. Majority of study respondents (68.5%) rated menstruation as a part of the physiologic process caused by hormonal changes. About 18.6% knew the uterus as a source of bleeding. About 59.8% of adolescent girls were scared and discomforted at their menarche. Most (93.5%) were using sanitary pads as absorbent material. Half of the respondents were using water to clean their genitals. Nearly half of the respondents felt hesitation for discussing their menstrual-related problems with others. The mean menarche age of the participants was 13.33 ± 1.18 years with a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of 18 years, while their mother's age at menarche was 14.58 ± 1.27 years. Conclusion: Menstrual hygiene education must be provided to adolescent girls. Need to solve taboos and misconception amongst adolescent girls of India.

The relationship between body image and anthropometric measurements among adolescent girls during menstrual and non-menstrualtime periods: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: In recent studies, it has been suggested that anxiety about body image increases during menstruation in adolescents and may affect nutritional status. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between adolescents' body images, body perceptions and anthropometric measurements during menstrual and non-menstrual time periods. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in a private high school between September-November 2021. Participants were adolescent girls aged 14-18. The questionnaire included information about menstruation, anthropometric measurements, and the Body Cathexis Scale (BCS) and Stunkard Figure Rating Scale. Results: The mean age (total=291) was 15.9(1.13) years, body mass index (BMI) was 21.13(3.33) kg/m2, waist circumference was 70.48(8.87) cm and the BCS was 97.39(24.59). The majority of students have normal BMI. However, according to waist circumference 28.5% of the them were obese (≥ 90th percentile). Difference between actual BMIs and body image in the menstrual period was significant (p<0.001), the agreement with each other was slight (K=0.172). There was a significant difference (p<0.001) between actual BMIs and body image in the non-menstrual period and the agreement with each other was moderate (K=0.474). During non-menstrual periods, 79.7% of students with normal BMI perceived their body images as normal, and 70.5% of overweight students perceived as overweight. Conclusions: Since the menstruation is a period in which body image is perceived differently than it is, special consideration of adolescent girls in terms for eating disorders should be encouraged.

The Principal's Role in Creating a School Climate with Noble Moral Nuances during a Limited Face-to-Face Period

This study aims to determine the climate of Akhlak-nuanced schools at Semen Padang Private High School. How the principal's role during the face-to-face meeting period is limited. The results showed that: The moral school climate at Semen Padang Private High School is very pronounced every day starting from the process of arriving students in the morning, program 3 S (Smile, Greetings and Greetings), reading the Qur'an before the first class hour begins until the return of students back home in the afternoon. The Muhadharah (Bina Remaja Islam) program and infak every Friday, the commemoration of islamic holidays (PHBI) which are contained in the matriculation of religious programs at Semen Padang Private High School, as well as other school programs that are extracurricular in nature. The principal's role as managerial during face-to-face meetings is limited to managing educational personnel and continuing to carry out professional development by conducting In-House Training in establishing the Operational Curriculum of the Education Unit (KOSP). As an educator, the principal implements and demonstrates a high commitment to learning activities and ensures that the school climate runs well. As a supervisor, the principal continues to strive and communicate the role of all teachers, even parents, even during limited face-to-face meetings with strict health protocols.

Development of quizizz-based learning media on digestive system materials in class xi

The development of technology and information encourages the creation of innovative, effective, and efficient use of learning media. The use of Quizizz web learning media has a positive impact on teachers and students. Teachers are facilitated with the help of using Quizizz from the many materials that already exist in the application. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and practicality of using the Quizizz website media. This research was conducted at Karya Tani Private High School, Panai Hulu District. The subjects in this study were students of class XI which consisted of 30 students. This study uses Research and Development (R&D) research methods using a 4D model, namely define, design, develop and desseminate. The types of data obtained in this study are quantitative data and qualitative data. The data analysis technique used in this research is the feasibility analysis and the practicality of the Quizizz website learning media which is viewed from the aspect of validity. The results of the feasibility assessment study were obtained with a score of 92.66% on material validation and 92.5% on media validation. The practicality assessment obtained a score of 91.5% on the validation of the biology teacher and 92.52% of the student response. It can be concluded that the use of the Quizizz website-based learning media is feasible to be used as a learning medium at the school and is practically used by students and teachers

The Importance of Learning Islamic Religious Education to Shape Students' Morals at PAB 8 Saentis Private High School

This study raises the issue of the importance of learning Islamic Religious Education to shape students' morals. The subjects of this study were students from SMA PRIVATE PAB 8 SAENTIS. This research was conducted in August 2022. The method used is the observation method. The results of this study indicate that the learning process at SMA PAB 8 SAENTIS has been running quite effectively in accordance with the basic concepts of the learning process carried out by most educators in general, namely students who follow the learning process enthusiastically, especially in learning . Islamic Education course. The method used by teachers of Islamic Religious Education subjects is the method of lectures, discussions, questions and answers, and assignments. However, the results of this study are not in line with expectations, even though the implementation of the learning process has been running according to the basic procedures that have been set. However, the morals of the santri and female students still cannot be said to be good, even though only some of them show an attitude that is not in accordance with Islamic Religious Education.

GOOGLE CLASSROOM IN INDONESIAN EFL CLASSES: VOICES FROM HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

The study was conducted to investigate the extent to which Google Classroom (GC) was used in English as Foreign Language (EFL) instruction at the high school level as well as English teachers' and students' views on the use of GC for the instruction. The study employed a qualitative design involving observations and interviews as the methods of data collection. Three English classes at a private high school in Indonesia were observed. Three teachers of the observed classes and six randomly selected students were interviewed. The interview results were analyzed using Thematic Analysis. The study found that GC was used by teachers to upload assignments, monitor students' progress, and make class announcements. Regarding the teacher and student participants' views on the use of Google Classroom, the study found three themes. First, the features of GC were easy to use. Second, GC facilitated a more organized collection of assignments and learning materials. Third, GC had several limitations including difficulty to upload large files, unorganized notifications, and a limited feature allowing instant messaging. From the findings, pedagogical implications and possible limitations are stated along with suggested directions for further relevant studies.

Pola Komunikasi Guru Dalam Pembinaan Akhlak Siswa di SMA Swasta Harapan Mandiri

To ensure that youngsters have good values, moral development must be implemented. In order to realize pupils who have noble character, teachers must provide an example for their students and constantly focus on their knowledge, attitudes, and behavior as well as their worship abilities. The author conducted descriptive qualitative research for this article. The author employs observational, interview, and documentation approaches to gather data. The principal, moral aqidah instructors, and Harapan Mandiri Private High School students served as the study's main data sources. In the meantime, books about children's moral growth serve as secondary data. The collected data were then examined using data reduction analysis methods, data visualization, and conclusion-making. According to the findings of the research, it is evident that SMA Swasta Harapan Mandiri uses the proper ways to develop the morals of its pupils, including leading by example, inculcating good habits, offering guidance or understanding, and punishing or warning offenders. However, the authors of the study discovered that the lack of parental attention to their children and the students' personal development of morals at the Harapan Mandiri Private High School led to behavioral deviations on the part of the students because they lacked the necessary self-defense to keep up with the times. such that they are susceptible to peer pressure, limited parental involvement in the personality-development process, an unbalanced and economically disadvantaged upbringing, a lack of education funding, and a lack of support from the local community for an orderly educational process.

Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Mandiri Berbasis Ispring Suite 10 Pada Materi Sistem Pernapasan Kelas Xi-Mia Di Sma Swasta Methodist 8 Medan

This study aims to determine the feasibility level of the Learning Multimedia that was developed based on the ispring suite 10 as a source of independent learning on the respiratory system material for class XI SMA. Learning Media developed based on expert validation, namely material experts, media experts and based on field tests to obtain responses and assessments by subject teachers, and students. This study uses a 4-D model of instructional development design by Thiagarajan which includes 4 stages, namely; define, design, develop, and disseminate which are limited to limited field tests and limited distribution to see the results of students' classical learning mastery. Research preparation begins in August 2021 and will be carried out in October 2021 – July 2022. The product trial was conducted at the Methodist 8 Medan Private High School. The results of the study indicate that the Learning Multimedia that has been developed is feasible to be used as a source of student self-study because it meets the eligibility criteria. Based on expert validation, the mean score was 4.40 or 88% (very feasible) from material experts. Meanwhile, media experts obtained a mean score of 4.62 or 92.4% (very feasible). Based on the results of field tests on teacher and student responses, it was obtained a mean score of 87.05 (very feasible) from the results of the teacher's assessment of the field of study and a mean score of 90.62 (very decent) from the results of student assessments. Students' classical learning completeness in limited distribution gets a percentage of 86.15% (very decent).

Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Mandiri Berbasis Ispring Suite 10 Pada Materi Sistem Pernapasan Kelas Xi-Mia Di Sma Swasta Methodist 8 Medan

This study aims to determine the feasibility level of the Learning Multimedia that was developed based on the ispring suite 10 as a source of independent learning on the respiratory system material for class XI SMA. Learning Media developed based on expert validation, namely material experts, media experts and based on field tests to obtain responses and assessments by subject teachers, and students. This study uses a 4-D model of instructional development design by Thiagarajan which includes 4 stages, namely; define, design, develop, and disseminate which are limited to limited field tests and limited distribution to see the results of students' classical learning mastery. Research preparation begins in August 2021 and will be carried out in October 2021 – July 2022. The product trial was conducted at the Methodist 8 Medan Private High School. The results of the study indicate that the Learning Multimedia that has been developed is feasible to be used as a source of student self-study because it meets the eligibility criteria. Based on expert validation, the mean score was 4.40 or 88% (very feasible) from material experts. Meanwhile, media experts obtained a mean score of 4.62 or 92.4% (very feasible). Based on the results of field tests on teacher and student responses, it was obtained a mean score of 87.05 (very feasible) from the results of the teacher's assessment of the field of study and a mean score of 90.62 (very decent) from the results of student assessments. Students' classical learning completeness in limited distribution gets a percentage of 86.15% (very decent).

Covid-19 Pandemic and Changes in Parents’ School Preferences in Bursa Province

This study examines families’ preferences to choose the best educational institutions for their children in Bursa, Turkey, using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) Model. For this purpose, sixty-one face-to-face interviews were conducted with students and their parents at private high schools, public high schools, and open high schools in Bursa. Health concerns, quality, price, time management, safety, and self-confidence were considered the criteria in determining families’ decisions in private schools, public schools, and open high schools. The AHP results reveal that the most important criteria are health concerns with 44.91%, quality with 21.30%, safety with 12.02%, price with 8.88%, time management with 6.71%, and self-confidence is the least important criterion, which has a percentage of 6.24%. According to the criteria, values reached within the same method ranking use the criteria weights for health concerns, quality, safety, price, time management, and self-confidence. According to the AHP-weighted SAW method, private high schools are in the first place, public schools in the second place, and open high schools in the third place.