Private Junior High School Research Articles

ANALISIS FAKTOR INTERNAL YANG MEMPENGARUHI KINERJA GURU (STUDI KASUS GURU SMP SWASTA KOTA JUANG KABUPATEN BIREUEN)

The research was conducted using a quantitative descriptive method in assessing the internal factors that affect teacher performance. The factors studied were limited to 3 (three) things, namely the level of education, teacher competence and teaching experience. Study of teachers working in private junior high schools in Juang City, Bireuen Regency. Alleged research, there is a direct influence from the causality of the three observed exogenous variables on the endogenous variable "teacher performance". There is also a correlation between exogenous variables both in substance and empirically. So the analysis uses a path model approach by building a structural framework in the form of a path diagram. The results of the study show that there are direct and indirect effects: 1) the factor of teacher education on teacher performance is 34.71%. 2) the teacher competency factor on teacher performance is 37.58%. 3) the factor of teaching experience on teacher performance is 41.8%. 4) Simultaneously the level of education, competency and teaching experience have a significant effect on the performance of private junior high school teachers in Kota Juang District, Bireuen Regency based on a coefficient of determination of 49.1%. While the remaining role of the teacher's internal variables that were not examined was 50.9%, such as achievement motivation, work discipline, behavior, demographic factors and others.

Teachers’ Perceptions of Successful Online Learning in Teaching English Classroom during Covid-19

Abstract. The purpose of this study was to find out the teacher's perception of the success of online learning in English lessons. The results of the interviews with the two subject teachers are presented in the form of a description because the data collected is part of the teacher's experience and the data is obtained from interviews with the teacher being told. The results of research on teacher perceptions of online-based English learning or distance learning. Interview data were taken from two sources, namely the VII grade English teacher and the VIII grade English teacher of private junior high school in Probolinggo, East Java. Every teacher needs to prepare a lesson plan or organize class activities before class begins. The learning process consists of several processes, namely: planning, implementing, and evaluating learning. The main focus of this research is online learning in English subject.

Pendampingan Kegiatan Literasi sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Minat Baca Pada Siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama di Desa Bogares Lor Kecamatan Pangkah-Tegal

The Indonesian government has implemented the School Literacy Movement as a solution to the problem of low student interest in reading, but not all schools are able to implement the program. The pesantren-based school, Attin Al Khair Junior High School is one of the private Junior High Schools in Pangkah Sub-districts, Tegal, which has not been able to implement the School Literacy Movement because of their limited facilities, such as the absence of a school library. In addition, the economic background of students' family also affects students' interest in reading. Based on these conditions, literacy activities are focused on basic literacy skills, including reading and writing. Literacy activities are carried out by reading non-academic books for 15 minutes and writing a daily literacy journal. These activities are accompanied by a mentor, a teacher who is appointed by the school. The mentoring activities carried out by English Literature Study Program Community Service team have helped Attin Al Khair Junior High School to start their literacy activities and this program gets positive responses from both teachers and students. Therefore, the literacy activities can be implemented continuously, and become a literacy culture in the school environment.

Pengaruh Persepsi Atas Sarana Prasarana Pembelajaran dan Perhatian Orang Tua terhadap Prestasi Belajar IPS

<p class="AbstractContent"><span lang="IN">The purpose of this study was to find out 1). The influence of perceptions of learning infrastructure and parental attention together on social studies learning achievement of private junior high school students in Bekasi, 2). The effect of perceptions of learning infrastructure on social studies learning achievement of private junior high school students in Bekasi, 3). The effect of perceptions of parents' attention on social studies learning achievement of private junior high school students in Bekasi. The sample used was 60 students as the research sample using proportional random sampling technique with multiple linear regression test. Based on the results of the hypothesis and data analysis, it is concluded as follows: 1) There is a significant influence on the perception of learning infrastructure and parental attention together on the social studies learning achievement of private junior high school students in Bekasi. This is evidenced by the value of Sig = 0.009 <0.05 and Fcount = 5.067, 2). There is a significant influence on the perception of learning infrastructure on the social studies learning achievement of private junior high school students in Bekasi. This is evidenced by the value of Sig = 0.042 <0.05 and t = 2.080, 3). There is a significant effect of parental attention on social studies learning achievement of junior high school students in Bekasi. This is evidenced by the value of Sig = 0.024 <0.05 and tcount = 2.317.</span></p>

Peningkatan Literasi Dan Numerasi Melalui Pelaksanaan Kampus Mengajar Angkatan Ke-4 Di SMP Swasta Yapena ’45 Medan

The teaching campus program is one of the independent learning independent campus (MBKM) programs in the form of collaborative activities between students and target schools in teaching and developing literacy, numeracy, school administration and technology adaptation skills. This program is implemented in several elementary schools (SD) and junior high schools (SMP) throughout Indonesia, one of which is Yapena'45 Private Middle School in Medan. In this program, students are assigned to assist the school in learning, school administration, and technology adaptation, as well as improving students' literacy and numeracy skills with the programs that have been prepared. The research method used is the participation method by directly involving students in the Yapena'45 private junior high school environment. After making observations, the results of the analysis show that students are still less motivated in learning, especially literacy and numeracy. In addition, the application of technology adaptation in schools is still not related to learning, so it is necessary to help develop several programs to improve students' literacy and numeracy abilities, as well as technology adaptation.

The Effect of Using the Guessing Game Method on Decriptive Text on the Second Grade Students of SMP Swasta Satria Dharma Perbaungan in Academic Year 2021/2022

This study aims to determine the effect of the use of the Guessing Game method in learning Descriptive Text. This research was conducted by seventh grade students of Satria Dharma Perbaungan Private Junior High School. This research method used quantitative methods with a pre-test-post test research design. Sampling was carried out by dividing the group into 2 classes, namely the experimental class and the control class. measurement to collect data and written test tools t. The results of the data found the effect of handling is 1.67 The conclusion is that there is a good influence from the use of the guessing game method in learning descriptive text.

AN ANALYSIS OF JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT’S SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS AFTER COVID-19

This research aims to analyze the science process skills of junior high school students after 2 years of distance learning or post-COVID-19. The research method used is a descriptive quantitative method using multiple choice questions with 30 items and 4 answer options with 5 SPS indicators: operationalizing definitions, designing experiments, identifying and controlling variables, formulating hypotheses, and describing and interpreting data. The SPS instrument was given to 28 private junior high school students in Surabaya, 9th grade. The results obtained were that the indicator of operationalizing definitions was 33.40% with a low category, designing experiments was 38.89% with a low category, identifying and controlling variables was 40.00% with a low category, formulating hypotheses was 33.00% with a low category, and describing and interpreting data was 44.00% with a low category. The questions 2 and 4 with the indicators of recognizing and controlling variables and articulating hypotheses yielded the fewest correct answers from the students. On question 25, students with the indicator of detecting and controlling variables received the majority of the right responses.

Scrutinizing EFL Teachers’ TPACK Mastery Level in Teaching English Based on Gender and Schools Status Disparities

The existing technologies have profoundly influenced technology integration in teaching activities. However, integrating technology into English Language teaching is not entirely smooth since the teachers are not skilled in combining technology with content and pedagogy knowledge simultaneously in the learning process. Therefore, this study attempted to investigate the level of technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) mastery from junior high school EFL teachers in Pangkajene and Kepulauan Regency based on teachers' gender and school status. The quantitative study with a survey method addressed the research's aim. The research conducted in Pangkajene and Kepulauan Regency involved 104 junior high school EFL teachers as research respondents. The data of this study were collected from in-service EFL teachers in public and private junior high schools by distributing the questionnaire offline and online. Version 26 of SPSS was employed to analyze the data. The analysis of the data encompassed inferential and descriptive statistics. The present study results elucidated that EFL teachers' TPACK mastery is in the very good category, with details of TK, TCK, PCK, and TPK in the very good category; CK and TPACK in the good category. Next, EFL teachers' TPACK mastery based on gender showed no significant difference in TPACK mastery between male and female teachers. Then, EFL teachers’ TPACK mastery based on school status showed no significant difference in TPACK mastery between teachers in public schools and private schools. These results imply that EFL teachers' TPACK knowledge and mastery are related to the proper implementation of ICT in classroom instruction.

Analysis of Gender, Economic Background, and Gaming Habit as Factors Contributing to Students' English Proficiency

This study aimed to investigate factors (gender, economic background, and gaming habits) contributing to students’ English proficiency in an international class program of a private junior high school in Malang, Indonesia. Twenty-four 8th graders were involved in this study. The data were collected through an English proficiency test and an online questionnaire. The analysis of multiple regression was taken from the questionnaire and students’ English proficiency test scores. The three aspects identified in the questionnaire were students’ gender, economic background based on their parents’ economic background, and gaming habits. The result showed no significant correlation between students’ economic background and gaming habits toward their proficiency test scores. However, gender indicates a significant correlation with the score of students’ English proficiency tests, where female students tend to have higher scores than male students.
 Keywords: students’ English proficiency, International Class program, gender

Learning English Vocabulary with Taboo Game: A Case Study of Indonesian Junior High School Students

Vocabulary serves as the basis for the four language skills. However, for many EFL learners, vocabulary mastery is difficult to achieve. This situation requires English teachers to find and utilize different approaches to help make vocabulary learning more enjoyable yet engaging for their students. This study aimed to elucidate English as a foreign language (EFL) learners' reflections after utilizing the Taboo game for vocabulary learning and to explore their perceptions of its benefits. A qualitative method was used in the current study. The data were gathered through in-depth interviews and questionnaires. This research was carried out at one private junior high school in Medan, Indonesia. Thirty-four second-year students agreed to participate in the study (15 females; 19 males). The results of data analysis through frequency count and Content Analysis revealed that most students were satisfied with learning vocabulary through the Taboo game. Furthermore, in terms of their perceptions, the students reported three benefits (1) Improvement of vocabulary mastery, (2) Enhanced vocabulary recall (3) Higher engagement. In general, the Taboo game was perceived positively by all the student participants. Moreover, the Taboo game assists in learning and understanding materials, making it easier to know and learn new vocabulary and increasing their learning creativity.

Implementation of differentiated guidance and counseling services at junior high school

This research aims to determine the implementation of differentiated guidance and counseling services at SMP Muhammadiyah 3 Yogyakarta, one of private junior high schools in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. This research was carried out by taking a sample of 4 classes, namely 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d. The methods used in this research are observation and study literature to strengthen the research argument. Apart from that, we also used a qualitative descriptive approach in answering the questions in this research. SMP Muhammadiyah 3 Yogyakarta implements differentiated guidance and counseling services by distributing questionnaires to determine students' learning needs and characteristics. From the results of the questionnaire, a service implementation plan was prepared as a guideline for implementing guidance and counseling services in the classroom.

Outcomes of School Resource Organizing Health Diagnostics

School management is the most basic part of education management. The application of education management in school organizations is a component of the nationally applicable education system. This study aims to reveal how to detect school management diseases so that health or prevention efforts can be identified. Diseases of school management are diagnosed by measuring indicators of the health of school management functions, one of which is organizing school resources. The chosen research method is descriptive in the form of research and development. The research subjects were school principals, teachers and administration. The school categories were selected public and private junior high schools. The data collection instrument was developed in the form of a questionnaire instrument to test the correctness and suitability of health indicators in the organization of school resources by practitioners in schools. Based on the results of the calculation of the Weight Mean Score (WMS) as a whole, the dimensions are included in the very healthy category with an average score of 3.42 and when converted on a scale of 1-100, the resulting score is 85.48. From these data it can be concluded that Public and Private Junior High Schools have the readiness to carry out the functions of organizing school resources so that these school organizations can remain disease free.

Kemampuan Matematika Siswa SMP di Provinsi Sumatera Selatan

The mathematical abilities possessed by each student are different even though they are at the same age and at the same level of education. In order to find out students' mathematical abilities can be known based on the test results on the questions provided and given an assessment by the teacher. This study aims to determine the math abilities of junior high school students in South Sumatra Province. This research uses quantitative research methods. The sample in this study were public and private junior high schools in South Sumatra with a total of 416 students. From the results of the research conducted by researchers, it was obtained the mathematical ability scores of junior high school students in South Sumatra Province using multiple choice questions for the 2018/2019 Mathematics National Examination. A total of 416 students as the research sample, obtained a final score with a very good category of 0.4%, a good category of 51.6%, an adequate category of 40% and a poor category of 8%. The largest percentage or average final score of junior high school students in South Sumatra Province with a sample of 416 students and the 2018/2019 Mathematics National Examination questions with a total of 40 items in the Good category

Student Worksheet Based on Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) in Biology Learning related Ecosystem Concept

This study aims to determine the concept, feasibility and effectiveness of student worksheet based on contextual teaching and learning (CTL) in biology learning related ecosystem concept. This research uses research and development with the ADDIE (Analysis-Design-Development-Implement-Evaluate) model. The subjects of this study were validators (one expert lecturers and two biology teachers) and seventh grade students of Nusa Penida Private Junior High School Medan. The object of this research is student worksheet based on CTL in biology teaching materials on ecosystem learning materials at Nusa Penida Private Junior High School Medan. The research instrument used in this study was a questionnaire to obtain student worksheet product validation assessment data. Technical analysis of the data in this study using expert feasibility test and effectiveness analysis. The results showed that the student worksheet based on CTL was feasible to use with a feasibility level of the learning outcomes test sheet of 93.1% and a student worksheet eligibility rate of 83%.The results of the analysis of student learning mastery show that the student worksheet based on CTL in ecosystem concept categorized as complete in the completeness of thinking ability indicators with a percentage gain of 84.3%. Thus, the student worksheet based on CTL in biology learning related ecosystem concept that has been developed is feasible for use in biology learning and is effective in developing students' thinking skills.

Students’ numerical ability on minimum competency assessment in junior high school

The aim of this study was to describe the numeracy abilities of junior high school students in Bengkulu City in solving math problems based on minimum competency assessment questions. The results of this study for the long term can be used to prepare students’ abilities to face the minimum competency assessment test. The research method used is survey research with a qualitative descriptive approach. The population in this study were all Class VIII students from the State and Private junior high schools of Bengkulu City, namely 40 schools. Sample selection was done in two stages: stratified random sampling and simple random sampling. The research sample consisted of 8 junior high schools in Bengkulu City that met the sample criteria. Data was collected using the minimum competency assessment level 4 math test instrument with 8 items based on the minimum competency assessment grid. Data analysis was carried out with descriptive statistics to describe students' abilities, and prediction tests were conducted using regression tests to describe students' readiness to take the minimum competency assessment test. The results of the study based on the material aspect showed that: (1) students' mastery of number material was 54.47%, (2) algebraic material mastery was 46.44%, (3) students' mastery of geometry material was 33.15%, and (4) material data and opportunities of 18.81%. The analysis results of the level of student knowledge about implementing minimum competency assessment are, on average, in the less category with a percentage of 48.42%. Based on the results of the study, it is recommended that there be the socialization of the application of minimum competency assessment to teachers and students as well as the preparation of special questions so that students are accustomed to solving minimum competency assessment-based questions.

DOES EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION IMPROVE EFL STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION?

The aim of this study was to improve students’ reading comprehension using explicit instruction. Two-cycles classroom action research was applied in conducting this study. The study involved fourty-eight (48) 8th grade students of a private junior high school in Denpasar, Bali. In the process of collecting the data, the researcher administered pre-test and post-test to find the difference on students’ reading comprehension before and after being taught using explicit instruction method. A questionnaire was also administered in order to find out students’ response along the teaching and learning process. The results of this study indicate that explicit instruction could improve students’ reading comprehension significantly. It was also supported by the data of questionnaire that discovered students’ positive response on the method being used.

Constructing Arabic Grammar Test Items Involving Higher-Order Thinking Skills; The Obstacles Against the Teachers

Students of language classes need assessments of their higher-order thinking abilities to prepare them to face the challenges of globalization and the future. Teachers’ abilities and supporting external variables become crucial to achieve this goal. This current study intended to identify and describe obstacles experienced by teachers when constructing test items that reflect students’ higher-order thinking skills. As qualitative descriptive research, this study would comprehensively reveal hidden phenomena and natural conditions using various data analysis tools, such as interviews, observation, and documentation. An Arabic grammar teacher at a private junior high school in Batu City was taken as the research sample. The study discovered that the quality of Arabic grammar test items to reflect higher-order thinking skills is affected by at least two factors: internal and external; the former includes the teacher’s educational and professional qualifications, while the latter comprises stakeholder support and the curriculum.

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TRAINING FOR BASIC LIFE SUPPORT AT BAKTI 2 PRIVATE SCOOL MEDAN

The condition of cardiac arrest and respiratory arrest results in blood circulation and oxygen transport being stopped. The brain is a vital organ that if within 10 minutes lack of oxygen and glucose intake will cause damage. The purpose of active BHD training for adolescent doctor in junior high school is to increase knowledge so that later they can apply in case of emergencies. BHD measures include: Ensuring a safe position, checking the victim's response, asking for help, checking for help, performing CPR, opening the airway, providing assistance , and evaluation . This activity will be carried out on December 3, 2023 with 23 participants from the Bakti 2 Medan Private Junior High School. Results of the Activity All participants can understand aboutknowledge of Basic Life Support, and are able to carry out practical actions according to the steps in the material previously given. To assess the knowledge of trainees before and after training, a questionnaire about BHD was given. This activity requires periodic monitoring, so as to reduce mortality due to respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest.

Teachers' Strategies in Improving Students' Nationalism and Love for the Country in the Era of Globalization

This study aims to determine the teacher's strategy and challenges or obstacles in improving students' national insight and love for the country in the era of globalization. This research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The locations in this study were at Bunga Mawar Private Junior High School, BNKP Private Junior High School, Gunungsitoli Alo'oa State Junior High School 2 and BNKP AGIOS Nikolaus Private Junior High School, the four research locations chosen were in Gunungsitoli City, with Civics Teacher and student informants. The data collection techniques used are observation, interview and documentation techniques. Data analysis techniques in this study are data collection, data reduction, data presentation and data verification. From the results of the study, it was found that the Teacher's Strategy in Improving Students' Nationalism and Love for the Country in the Era of Globalization is to foster the value of nationalism in students through lessons, integrating nationalism and love for the country values to students in technology-based activities such as social media and the internet, implementing the values of Pancasila in the life of the school environment, inviting students to filter incoming information and culture in order to preserve traditional culture. Challenges in Improving Students' Nationalistic Insight and Love for the Country in the Era of Globalization, namely the development of technology can affect the mindset, attitude and action patterns of students in the nation and state, thus forgetting nationalistic insight. resulting in a conflict of values in students. Decreasing the moral quality of students, increasing social inequality, the emergence of fast-paced and instant traditions, difficult to organize and even against teachers. Schools have difficulty in restricting students from accessing social media and limited infrastructure to support students in participating in learning activities. Constraints in Improving Students' Nationalistic Insight and Love for the Country in the Era of Globalization lack of student awareness in applying the values or characters that have been taught, low parental concern for their children's education, changes in lifestyle that lead to unhealthy behavior, limited time owned by teachers to educate students in instilling moral values and love for the country.

The Application of the Thinking in Pairs-Sharing with the Class Learning Model in an Effort to Improve Student Learning in The Integrated IPS Subject of Private SMP Santa Theresia Lahewa

This research aims: (1) To know the use of the Think-Pair-Share Learning Model with the Class in the teaching and learning process in Integrated Social Studies class VIII at St. Theresia Lahewa Private Junior High School. (2) To determine the learning outcomes of students in Integrated Social Studies subjects at Private Junior High School St. Theresia Lahewa by using the Think-Pair-Share Classroom Learning Model. There is also the formulation of the problem in this study are (1) how the application of the Think-Pair-Share learning model with the class on Integrated Social Studies subjects in class VIII at SMP Swasta St. Theresia Lahewa. (2) how the learning outcomes of students in Integrated Social Studies subjects in class VIII with the application of the Think-Pair-Share Learning Model with Class at Private Junior High School St. Theresia Lahewa. The variables studied include two things, namely the learning model of Think-Pair-Share with Class (B3K) as an independent variable (X) and learning outcomes as the dependent variable (Y). Based on the results that researchers found at the research location, it is known that (1) the average observation results for teachers in the implementation of cycle I was 45.13%. In the second cycle observation, it increased to an average of 88.88%. The increase between the first and second cycles illustrates that there is an increase in the teacher's ability to apply the Think-Pair-Share Learning Model with the Class. (2) Based on the observation results for student activities in cycle I the average reached 45.82% and in cycle II the average increased to 89.24%. The increase between cycle I and II illustrates that the level of student activeness in participating in the teaching and learning process by using the Think-Pair-Share Learning Model with the Class is increasing. Based on the research findings, discussion and conclusions in this study, some suggestions from researchers are (1) In the learning process, teachers should be able to apply the Think-Pair-Share Learning Model with the Class (2) Every teacher should never get tired of improving weaknesses in carrying out the learning process (3) Students are expected to be more enthusiastic and motivated in receiving lessons by following the steps of the Think-Pair-Share Learning Model with the class (4) The results of this study should be used as comparison material for other researchers.