Private Junior High School Research Articles

Exploring the Potential of Multiple Intelligences as an Effort to Improve Adolescent Health Holistically

The community services aim to identify multiple intelligences to optimize adolescent health holistically. Methods of implementation with surveys and education. The survey was conducted with multiple intelligence cards filled out by adolescents to obtain multiple intelligence data. Adolescents circled the answers according to the statements on the multiple intelligence cards that fit their circumstances. Score 1 if very inappropriate, score 2 if not very appropriate, score 3 if appropriate, and score 4 if very appropriate to the adolescent. Analysis using descriptive methods. This community service activity was carried out from April to June 2023. The location of the activity was a private junior high school in Ciparay District, Bandung Regency, West Java. The target of the activity was junior high school teenagers. The number of participants was 149 teenagers. The community services results show that the first and second highest rank is interpersonal intelligence. The third rank is kinesthetic intelligence. The conclusion is that most students have interpersonal intelligence. The school should map students according to their needs so it can optimize their potential to increase adolescent health holistically.

Komitmen Kerja Kepala Madrasah dalam Meningkatkan Efektivitas Madrasah Tsanawiyah Swasta di Kepulauan Riau

This study was conducted to see the work commitment of the Madrasah principal in improving the effectiveness of Private Junior High Schools (MTs) in the Riau Islands. As an effort to improve the quality of education in madrasas, it is hoped that private madrasas can compete with other public schools. This study uses a qualitative approach that describes the object of study through the process of extracting facts and object data in the field. Data collection techniques use interviews, observation and documentation. Data analysis techniques use data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions or verification. The results of the study indicate that the work commitment of the Madrasah principal in improving the effectiveness of private MTs in the Riau Islands is not optimal, because there are still many aspects that have not been achieved in terms of realization, budget constraints for the procurement of Madrasah facilities and infrastructure, increasing the professionalism of human resources, and other facilities that are still very limited. For this reason, the head of private MTs in the Riau Islands Province tries to improve the effectiveness of madrasas by implementing strategic educational development concepts. The roles played by the head of the Madrasah are; 1) focusing on common interests, 2) improving communication and understanding, 3) increasing involvement and participation, and 4) avoiding win-lose solutions. These roles are very helpful in realizing increased effectiveness of education in madrasas.

Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Matematika Berbasis Aplikasi Android Menggunakan Power Point dan iSpring pada Materi Himpunan untuk Siswa Kelas VII SMP Swasta Swadaya Tarus

The number of smartphone users is increasing across various demographics, including students. With the presence of smartphones among students, it should be able to assist learners in enhancing their interest and understanding of mathematics effectively, anytime and anywhere. Therefore, this research aims to develop a mathematics learning media based on an Android application using PowerPoint and iSpring for set theory material for Grade VII students at Swadaya Tarus Private Junior High School that is valid, practical, and effective. The method employed in this research is research and development using the ADDIE development model: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. Data for this research were obtained through interviews, questionnaires, and tests. The results of this research show that the set theory class application meets the criteria for valid, practical, and effective learning media for set theory material. The average total validity score from three validators is 4.34, indicating that the Android-based mathematics learning media falls into the valid category. The average practicality score from the large class teacher is 4.38, and the responses from the small-scale trial students were 4.6, while the responses from the large-scale trial students were 4.67, placing the Android-based mathematics learning media in the practical category. Additionally, the pass rate for small-scale trial students was 80%, and the pass rate for the large-scale trial students was 70%, indicating that the developed Android-based mathematics learning media falls into the effective category.

Digital Competence of Science Teachers at Jayapura City of Papua

The digital competence of science teachers is of vital significant to improving the quality teaching-learning process. The aim of this study is to know the level of digital competence of science teachers in Jayapura City. The methodology used was non-experimental and descriptive quantitative, with survey design. In such a context, 41 science teachers took part in this research, who were teaching in state junior high schools and private junior high schools. As for data collection tools, the study used 31-items of digital competence questionnaire, developed from 5 main areas of DigComp Framework (information and data literacy, communication and collaboration, digital content creation, safety, and problem solving). Based on data analyses, the digital competence of science teachers stood from high to very high level. Although the third and the fourth showed some indicator with the low ability in teachers’ competence.

Persepsi Siswa SMP tentang Pembelajaran Hybrid IPA dan Pengaruh Kehadiran Live Synchronous terhadap Efektivitas Pendidikan di Jakarta Utara

The impact of Covid-19 on children and families is very felt, namely with the implementation of online or online learning. However, the implementation of full online learning cannot accommodate the needs of all students for education, so other alternative learning methods are needed, namely the hybrid or blended learning method, a learning method that combines face-to-face for some students and online face-to-face for others in each meeting. To find out students' perception of the hybrid learning method and the effectiveness of education with this hybrid method, a researcher is needed on students' perception of hybrid learning and how the relationship between student attendance in live synchronous sessions and educational effectiveness. Data collection was carried out by survey method by distributing questionnaires to 52 respondents of students of a private junior high school in North Jakarta. After that, the data is tested for validity and reliability and then processed using validity and reliability analysis. From the results of the study, it was found that there was a relationship between student perception and educational effectiveness.

The Improvement of Students’ Mathematical Communication Ability and Learning Interest on Junior High School through The Application of Reciprocal Teaching

This research is an experiment which aims to examine improving the mathematical communication skills and interest in learning of junior high school students in set material by implementing the reciprocal teaching learning model. The problem behind this research is that students' mathematical communication skills and interest in learning in set material are still in the low category, so learning alternatives are needed that can develop students' mathematical communication skills and interest in learning. The research method used is Pre-Experimental with a one group pretest-posttest research design. The population in this study were all class VII students in one of the private junior high schools in Karawang Regency. The sample in this research was 25 students with a purposive sampling technique. The instrument used is a communication skills test and a non-test in the form of a learning interest questionnaire. Based on the analysis of the data obtained, it shows that students' mathematical communication skills after implementing the reciprocal teaching model are better, namely from 8.32 to 75.32 and students' interest in studying set material after using the reciprocal teaching model is 60% in the low interest category and 40% with the high category which was previously 32% in the very low category and 68% in the low interest category. Thus, it can be concluded that the application of the reciprocal teaching model can improve the mathematical communication skills and interest in learning of class VII SMP students in set material, although not optimally.

Classroomscreen's Timer and Work Symbols Widgets

This action research uses Classroomscreen, an interactive tool that has a variety of features and options for facilitating learning like widgets such as timer and work symbols, to encourage communication during group works. The research used a practical action research design that utilized mixed methods to address the study's problem and was conducted at a private Junior High School in the Philippines. The researchers introduced the said application and conducted an observation before and during its use. After the proposed intervention, the researchers conducted a focus group discussion and computed the data using Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results showed that students can better concentrate and pay attention, ask and answer questions, and communicate better over-all during groupworks when they were using Classroomscreen. Thus, the researchers recommend that teachers maximize the use of Classroomscreen in both face to face and online learning.

Development of Mathematics E-Comic Media Based On Problem Based Learning To Improve The Problem Solving Ability And Learning Interest of Students of Muhammadiyah Private Junior High School 16 Lubuk Pakam

This research intends to (1) create valid, practical, and successful PBL-based E-Comics media; (2) evaluating Problem-Based Learning-based E-Comics media for problem-solving improvement; (3) examining student enthusiasm in learning with Problem-Based Learning e-comics medium. This study follows the ADDIE model—analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. This study included SMP Muhammadiyah 16 Lubuk Pakam seventh-graders. RPP, LKPD, problem-solving ability exam, and student learning interest questionnaire are used to create e-comic media. The results showed that (1) Media E-Comics based Problem Based Learning (PBL) to improve problem-solving skills and interest in learning met valid criteria with a score of 4.69; (2) The practical criteria in the second practical test included observation of learning using E-Comics media with a score of 88.15%, teacher response of 87.94%, and student response of 90.75%; and (3) E-Comics media meets effectiveness criteria; (i) Problem-solving skills in the effectiveness test I rose by 0.68 with a medium category at pretest and posttest. Comparing posttest I and II values ​​showed that test II was more effective with N-gain 0.43 in the medium category; (ii) increased student interest in learning effectiveness test I with an average of 96.87%, with 8 excellent, 23 good, and 1 sufficient students. effectiveness test II followed with an average of 100%, with 17 excellent and 15 good students.

PENGEMBANGAN INSTRUMEN TES UNTUK KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR REFLEKTIF MATEMATIS PADA MATERI ALJABAR

This research aims to produce a test instrument for students' mathematical reflective thinking ability on algebraic material. This research used the Research and Development (R&D) method with the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The subjects used were 35 seventh grade students in one of the private junior high schools in Tangerang City. Based on the results of the material expert validation received an average score of 87.7% with very valid criteria. The validity of the items received an average of 0.82 very valid criteria. Then it has a Chronbach's Alpha value of 0.945 which means reliable. In addition, the level of difficulty of moderate questions is 3 questions, difficult 1 question and easy 1 question. The results of the student response questionnaire after working on the test instrument obtained a score of 78% with good criteria. Then based on these results, the development of test instruments for students' mathematical reflective thinking skills is valid, reliable and worthy of use

The Influence of Leadership, Supervision And Work Discipline on Teacher Performance at Talitakum Medan Private Junior High School

This research was conducted at Talitakum Private Junior High School in Medan with the aim of finding out how much the influence of Leadership, Supervision and Work Discipline partially and simultaneously on teacher performance. The population in this study is all employees of Talitakum Medan Private Junior High School totaling 34 people with independent variables of Leadership, Supervision and Work Discipline while teacher performance is the dependent variable. The method used is a data analysis method using multiple linear regression analysis techniques, classical assumption tests and hypothesis tests. The results of the regression test showed that 58.6% of performance factors could be explained by leadership, supervision and work discipline while the remaining 41.4% were explained by other factors that were not examined in this study such as work motivation, position, intensive, training and so on. Meanwhile, the results of the f test showed that simultaneously leadership, supervision and work discipline together had a significant effect on teacher performance with the results of the tcount analysis (28,229) where the table was 2,922. The results of the T test showed that the leadership variable showed the results of the tcount analysis (2,376), the supervision variable showed the results of the tcount analysis (3,935) and the work discipline variable showed the results of the tcount analysis (3,611) where the ttable (1,690). So these three variables have a significant effect on the performance of teachers at Talitakum Private Junior High School in Medan.

The influence of educational service quality, trust on the loyalty of students of Private Junior High School "X", Bandung City

The purpose of this study is to determine the influence between the quality of educational services and student trust, the influence of trust and student loyalty, the impact of the quality service on student loyalty through student trust in Private Junior High School (SMP) "X" Bandung City, West Java. The results of the study were as follows: (1) The quality of education services has a positive and significant influence on trust (t = 5.89; p 0.01). (2) There is a significant influence between service quality and the trust of students. (3) There is an influence of service quality on the loyalty of students at SMP "X." The results show that there is an effect of trust on the level of student loyalty in this study. (4) There is no significant difference in the degree of trust between the school and the Trust students. The research serves to provide useful input for the school in terms of developing the service quality which ultimately affects the trust and loyalty level of students in the city of Bandung and can be a reference for further researchers, and in practical benefits.

The Use of Board Games for EFL Learning

Nowadays, digital-based media-integrated is needed in the learning context. This study aims to find out the teacher's perspective on the use of board games as a for EFL learning. This research used a descriptive qualitative approach with an in-depth interview instrument. The participant was one English teacher in a private Junior High School in Malang Regency. The data was displayed descriptively. With the advent of digital technology, the result showed that board game still have various benefits. By using board games, teacher motivate students and make the learning process understandable. Board games are also an effective teaching media for improving motivation in learning English. Board games increase student participation, motivation, and enjoyment, making learning more efficient and fun. It is showed that board games improve students' scores in English class. The board game showed that students were more active during English learning. It is concluded that board games improve students' ability to learn English. Thus, it is recommended that board games be used as a learning media for EFL learning.

Analisis Campur Kode Bahasa Daerah Nias dalam Proses Pembelajaran di SMP Swasta Idanoi

The research entitled "Analysis of Nias Regional Language Code Mixing in the Learning Process at Idanoi Private Junior High School" was conducted with the aim of finding out things related to code mixing that often occurs in the school environment in the delivery of information by students. The method used in this study is qualitative, using a descriptive approach in the form of written or spoken words from people and observed behavior. The data collection technique was produced from observations in the form of video recording documentation and audio recordings carried out at Idanoi Private Junior High School. The research was carried out in one meeting in which the researcher took a sample of 10 boys and 10 girls in class VII-A. After taking the sample, the researcher conducted a codemixing analysis and concluded when the teaching and learning process began. After conducting the research, the researcher learned that the code mixing that occurred in Idanoi Private Junior High School was influenced by several factors, including the community environment, social interactions, and the school environment itself

Students' perceptions of the vermicompost as a potential contextual learning resources

Biology learning must strengthen the character of students caring for the environment concerning general and domestic waste. Domestic waste in the form of fecal sludge is a contextual environmental problem that must be managed properly. Sludge still has a fairly high concentration of nutrient content that can be utilized. The purpose of this study was to determine students' perceptions of the benefits of vermicompost as a source of contextual biology learning. As many as 239 public and private junior high school students in Metro City participated in filling out the online questionnaire. The questionnaire was developed by referring to the environmental care character criteria from the student's perspective which includes five main indicators, namely concern for the environment, responsible attitude, student knowledge about vermicompost, student motivation for contextual learning, and commitment to developing vermicompost. Data were analyzed descriptively referring to the critical success factors (CSFs). The results of the research showed that there were 5 student perceptions regarding the character of caring for the environment, namely students gave a strongly agree perception of 38.31%, a agree perception of 41.06%, a somewhat agree perception of 18.19%, a disagree perception of 2 .04, and strongly disagree at 0.40%. Students' perceptions of their environmentally caring character are influenced by many factors, namely students' knowledge and understanding of human fecal sludge and its benefits, a sense of responsibility for environmental sustainability, and students' level of education. Those who understand environmental sustainability and the benefits of fecal sludge have the perception that fecal sludge can be utilized through vermicompost and this process can be utilized as a contextual learning resource.

Learning Management at Private Junior High School

The researcher is interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the learning management in this school because its implementation targets Qur'an tahfidz with a focus on the quality of Qur'anic tahsin using Al-Baqry to recognize the students' learning methods. This study utilizes a case study approach, with data collection techniques including interviews, document analysis, and observation. Data analysis involves creating detailed descriptions of the case, data reduction through summarization, focusing on essential aspects, identifying themes and patterns, and eliminating unnecessary information to provide a clearer picture. The researcher then presents the data to facilitate understanding of the findings. Finally, conclusions are drawn, and data validity is ensured through credibility testing and confirmability using triangulation. The research results indicate that the lesson planning at MTTQ School Private Junior High School includes achieving learning objectives, designing lesson plans, syllabi, semester programs, and annual programs. The organization of Qur'an memorization learning utilizes all learning components, including task distribution and selecting teaching tactics. The implementation involves face-to-face small group sessions, with one mentor teacher responsible for 8-10 students. The schedule is developed by the Tahfidz supervisor, school principal, and mentor teachers, allocating 6 hours a day for Tahfidz learning, divided into 3 sessions: 1 hour for memorization, 3 hours for review, and 2 hours for additional memorization. Evaluation methods include introductory supervision, ongoing supervision, and feedback supervision.

The structure of ability beliefs in EFL classrooms: A cross-theoretical analysis bridging self-efficacy and perceived competence needs satisfaction

Theoretical parsimony represents one avenue forward for the study of positive psychology in language education. This study examined two well-recognized but interconnected concepts in the context of second language classrooms: academic self-efficacy rooted in Social Cognitive Theory and competence need satisfaction derived from Self Determination Theory. The investigation sought to show the distinctions and intersections in these constructs, underscoring the necessity for empirical scrutiny to establish their coherent definitions. We aim to present both concepts within a unified framework in order to facilitate a meaningful connection between the two theories. A sample comprising 181 students attending a private junior-high school in urban Japan participated in this study by completing widely used scales measuring self-efficacy and perceived competence. The research employed conventional independent cluster confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM), bifactor-CFA, bifactor-ESEM, and the S-1 model for comparative analysis. Among these, the S-1 model emerged as the most theoretically sound model with a good fit and absence of anomalies. Furthermore, the factor representing global perceived competence needs satisfaction exhibited a strong association with students’ later academic achievements. These results indicate the potential cross-theoretical nature of competence beliefs and carry implications for both theory and practice in the psychology of language learning.

Strategy to Increase the Effectiveness of Differentiated Learning

Implementing differentiated learning is a challenge for schools that are not yet “Sekolah Penggerak”. This research aims to formulate a strategy to increase the effectiveness of differentiated learning, especially in private junior high schools that implement the "Independent Curriculum" independently. The strategy is formulated based on a structural model between the effectiveness of differentiated learning variables with academic supervision and exogenous organizational culture variables and achievement motivation as an intervening variable. This cross-sectional research was conducted on 182 private junior high school teachers in Cibinong District, Bogor, who were randomly selected proportionally. SmarPLS 3 software was used to help analyze the data. The results of this research conclude that academic supervision, organizational culture, and achievement motivation are important factors in increasing the effectiveness of differentiated learning. Achievement motivation mediates the influence of academic supervision and organizational culture on the effectiveness of differentiated learning. The effectiveness of differentiated learning can be increased by implementing academic supervision strategies and organizational culture that can increase teacher achievement motivation.

Implementation of the Independent Curriculum Policy at An Nizam Medan Private Middle School

This study aims to review the implementation of the curriculum policy of Independent Learning in private Junior High School an Nizam Medan to achieve the goal of curriculum competence independent learning in order to create a superior generation. The research method used is a qualitative approach. In this study, data collection techniques were conducted through observation, interviews and documentation. The Merdeka curriculum focuses on creative and free thinking. The Ministry of Education and culture has introduced the Driving School Program as one of the programs to encourage the implementation of an independent curriculum in every school. The results obtained are (1) Private Junior High School an Nizam Medan has successfully implemented an independent curriculum. (2) there are strategies that support the successful implementation of the independent curriculum in private Junior High School a Nizam Medan, (3) the challenges faced in the implementation of the independent curriculum.

Classroom Assessment and Academic Performance in Ghanaian Junior High Schools Integrated Science

The study took place in the Sunyani municipality, the capital of the Bono region of Ghana. The purpose of the study was to investigate public and private junior high school pupils’ perceptions of classroom assessment and academic performance in integrated science. The study employed the descriptive survey research design involving 200 second-year pupils. A questionnaire was used to collect data on their perceptions of classroom assessment while the national BECE examination results for three consecutive years were used to determine pupils’ performance in the subject based on school type. Mean scores, standard deviations and t-test were used to analyze the data. The study concludes that pupils had a positive perception on transparency of assessment, application and their capabilities. However, the pupils had a neutral perception towards congruence with planned learning. Private JHS pupils performed higher than public JHS pupils. To address the pupils’ neutral perceptions of congruence with planned learning, it is recommended that the teachers from the sampled schools be open to the pupils and inform them of the mode of assessment to be taken. Since the private JHS pupils performed better than the public JHS pupils, it is recommended that the district and municipal education directors and circuit supervisors keep close eyes on the work of the public integrated science teachers in the municipality to bridge the gap between the performance of public and private junior high school pupils in integrated science.

Using Question Generation and Mind Mapping Strategy toward Students’ Reading of Descriptive Texts

The purpose of this study was to find out the effect of a combination of question generation and mind mapping strategy toward reading comprehension of descriptive text. It was a quasi-experimental study at a private junior high school in Pontianak – Indonesia thatinvolved one control group and one experimental group. This applied cluster random to take the sample. The treatments were given four times. The data was collected through the reading comprehension test given to the control and experimental group. The data wereanalyzed with a t-test. It was to analyze the significance of the treatment. The research result showed that the t value isbigger than the ttable or t value > ttable. In short, the t value was 6.214 whilethe ttable was 1.9983, that the t value was biggerthan the ttable (6.214 > 1.9983) and the value of effect size was 1.49 meaning the combination between question generation and mind mapping strategy affected reading comprehension of descriptive text very strongly. Therefore, the combination of those strategies can be used to teach reading comprehension.