Report Card Research Articles

Psychosocial and Educational Vulnerability of Overweight Children from Urban Schools

Childhood obesity is a pervasive health issue, with multifaceted implications for developmental trajectory. Participants included 5,573 K-5 students enrolled in a high-poverty urban public-school setting. Through an informal yet holistic assessment process, students identified as exhibiting overweight issues were compared to peers not designated as overweight across several relevant categories. Overweight students were more likely to be from lower socioeconomic backgrounds; have a high association with special education service needs; represent a more intensive overall risk level as perceived by student support staff; and mostly exhibit decreased performance in report card grades, standardized test scores, and academic engagement. Results confirm previously documented disparities in school functioning and consideration for at-risk status; this is especially relevant in an underserved context, in which regular access to services may be limited. Therefore, reliance on initial screening measures becomes necessary as a preventative mechanism to better assist children in need and to facilitate intervention planning.

Incorporating clinician insight and care plans into an audit and feedback initiative for antipsychotic prescribing to Medicaid-enrolled youth in Philadelphia

BackgroundAudit and feedback (A/F), which include initiatives like report cards, have an inconsistent impact on clinicians’ prescribing behavior. This may be attributable to their focus on aggregate prescribing measures, a one-size-fits-all approach, and the fact that A/F initiatives rarely engage with the clinicians they target.MethodsIn this study, we describe the development and delivery of a report card that summarized antipsychotic prescribing to publicly-insured youth in Philadelphia, which was introduced by a Medicaid managed care organization in 2020. In addition to measuring aggregate prescribing behavior, the report card included different elements of care plans, including whether youth were receiving polypharmacy, proper medication management, and the concurrent use of behavioral health outpatient services. The A/F initiative elicited feedback from clinicians, which we refer to as an "audit and feedback loop." We also evaluate the impact of the report card by comparing pre-post differences in prescribing measures for clinicians who received the report card with a group of clinicians who did not receive the report card.ResultsReport cards indicated that many youth who were prescribed antipsychotics were not receiving proper medication management or using behavioral health outpatient services alongside the antipsychotic prescription, but that polypharmacy was rare. In their feedback, clinicians who received report cards cited several challenges related to antipsychotic prescribing, such as the logistical difficulties of entering lab orders and family members’ hesitancy to change care plans. The impact of the report card was mixed: there was a modest reduction in the share of youth receiving polypharmacy following the receipt of the report card, while other measures did not change. However, we documented a large reduction in the number of youth with one or more antipsychotic prescription fill among clinicians who received a report card.ConclusionsA/F initiatives are a common approach to improving the quality of care, and often target specific practices such as antipsychotic prescribing. Report cards are a low-cost and feasible intervention but there is room for quality improvement, such as adding measures that track medication management or eliciting feedback from clinicians who receive report cards. To ensure that the benefits of antipsychotic prescribing outweigh its risks, it is important to promote quality and safety of antipsychotic prescribing within a broader care plan.

Description of Breakfast Habits, Nutritional Status and Level of Achievement of Al-Huda Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Kep uhbener Nganjuk District

Breakfast is very important for elementary school children because with breakfast, the nutritional needs for their activities while at school can be fulfilled, with the fulfillment of nutritional needs. The purpose is to know the description of breakfast habits, breakfast intake, nutritional status and level of learning achievement at MI Al-Huda Kepuh Bener, Nganjuk Regency. Research method is descriptive using a proportional random sampling technique. The way to collect data is by means of anthropometric measurements, interviews using questionnaires, food recall interviews 3 times breakfast, observation of odd semester student report cards. It was obtained data on nutritional status based on (BMI/Age) as many as (76.9%) students had good nutritional status, (66.7%) had sufficient breakfast habits, (38.5%) had a deficit energy consumption level weight, (56.3%) had a deficit consumption level of protein intake and as many as (89.7%) had a good level of academic achievement. Concluded that most students have normal nutritional status, students who have good breakfast habits but a deficit consumption level, students have a deficit consumption level but a good level of learning achievement. It is recommended for students to eat a balanced diet and get used to breakfast

Genomics in the middle east: A report card

Genomics in the middle east: A report card

Streamlining School Registration: An Innovative Automated System for Registrars

Traditionally, educational institutions, such as Government and Public High Schools, have relied on manual procedures to manage learners' Permanent Records and Report Cards. These manual processes involve cumbersome paperwork, extensive data entry, and prolonged turnaround times for requests and issuances. However, given the evolving educational landscape and the growing demand for efficiency and accuracy, there is an urgent need to modernize these procedures. Recognizing this necessity, the Department of Education (DepEd) issued DepEd Order (DO) No. 54 s.2016, establishing standardized procedures and guidelines for requesting and issuing learners' Permanent Records and Report Cards across all public schools nationwide. This study, known as Streamlining School Registration: An Innovative Automated System for Registrars, aimed to enhance and streamline registrar processes specifically within Bagonbon National High School through automation and integration. The approach involved software development, stakeholder consultations, and usability testing. The outcomes demonstrated significant time savings, reduced errors, and increased user satisfaction. The implications suggest improved efficiency in school administration, with plans focusing on scalability and adaptability to meet the specific needs of the educational setting.

Portraying Teacher Performance Management in Schools Implementing Semester Credit System

Portraying Teacher Performance Management in Schools Implementing Semester Credit System

ЕЛЕКТРОННИЙ ЖУРНАЛ ЯК ІНСТРУМЕНТ ЦИФРОВОЇ ОСВІТНЬОЇ КОМУНІКАЦІЇ: РЕЗУЛЬТАТИ ВСЕУКРАЇНСЬКОГО ОПИТУВАННЯ

The article provides a definition of digital educational communication and considers the issue of using an electronic class register in general secondary education institutions as a digital tool necessary for organizing the educational process in modern conditions. The main advantages and features of the implementation of an electronic class register during distance learning are highlighted. The results of an all-Ukrainian survey of pedagogical workers regarding the use of electronic class register were analyzed and given, during which attention was paid to such aspects as: convenience, correspondence of electronic class register to the paper version, efficiency of using the digital tool, available sections and functionality. On a positive note, the majority of respondents are adopting electronic class registers and consider them to be a necessary tool nowadays, with about half of respondents indicating that they help teachers use their working time effectively. On the other hand, the study shows that the use of electronic class registers has a downside, such as duplicating information on paper, which is required by the administration of the educational institutions, and that is a waste of time. It was found that almost all electronic class registers need some improvement. It was established that they lack some sections, a mobile application or its limited functions or an inconvenient interface, the lack of an opportunity to generate a new sample report card (NUSH), as well as existing problems with the division of the class into subgroups, the correct calculation of the thematic evaluation, transfer of evaluations when a student is transferred to another class or a subgroup, etc. Attention is focused on the need for developers to take into account the comments of practicing teachers in order to improve the quality of a modern digital tool. In general, the results of the study indicate the expediency of involving pedagogical workers in the design of electronic class registers in the future and the need to make certain decisions regarding the improvement of the legal framework for the control of this digital tool and the proper preservation of personal data of students at the state level.

IMPLEMENTASI ASSESMEN KURIKULUM MERDEKA DI SD NEGERI 03 PONTIANAK SELATAN

This research aims to describe the implementation of Independent Curriculum Assessment at SD Negeri 03 Pontianak Selatan. The research method applied is descriptive with a qualitative approach. The tools which is used to collect data are interview sheets, questionnaires and documentation. The data analysis technique used is according to Miles and Hubermen with stages of data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. Based on the research results, information was obtained that 1) The assessment planning carried out in schools is: a) The teacher analyzes Learning Achievements (CP) and determines the Learning Goal Flow (ATP) together, b) The teacher determines the Learning Goals and adjusts them to the students' abilities , c) The teacher determines the type of assessment and arranges the implementation schedule. 2) diagnostic assessments are carried out at the beginning of the semester, formative assessments at the end of learning and summative assessments after completing a particular topic or material. 3) 60% of teachers have used the assessment results to improve the learning process. 4) the assessment carried out influences the results of the school education report card. Literacy achievement increased by 16.57 from 83.33 to 100. Meanwhile, the numeracy component achievement experienced a significant increase of 36.67 from 63.33 to 100.

PERAN GURU DALAM PELAKSANAAN PEMBELAJARAN IPAS MELALUI IMPLEMENTASI KURIKULUM MERDEKA DI SD NEGERI 01 NAMROLE

The curriculum functions to regulate and serve as a guide for teachers, as well as efforts to realize educational goals. The emergence of a new curriculum, namely the independent learning curriculum. One implementation is that science and social studies subjects are combined into one under the name IPAS. This is based on the fact that elementary school age children see everything in an integrated manner, even though not in detail. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive research type. The research subjects were school principals, science and science teachers for classes IA, IB and IVA, IVB. Data collection was carried out by observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis techniques are carried out by data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the research show that: First, at SD Negeri 01 Namrole, the Independent Curriculum has been implemented by implementing project-based learning, diagnostic, formative and summative assessments, subject-based learning, science, report cards, ATP and Teaching Modules carried out in groups. Second, the role of teachers in implementing the Independent Curriculum. There are 13 teacher roles, namely corrector, inspirer, informator, organizer, motivator, initiator, facilitator, guide, demonstrator, class manager, mediator, supervisor and evaluator. in planning, implementing and assessing learning are difficulties in analyzing CP, formulating TP and compiling ATP and Teaching Modules, determining learning methods and strategies, lack of ability to use technology, limited student books, lack of ability and readiness to use learning methods and media, teaching materials are too broad , determining class I and IV projects, lack of time allocation for project-based learning, determining the form of assessment and form of assessment in project-based learning. Third, the efforts applied by teachers in overcoming problems in implementing the Independent Learning Curriculum are regular meetings with KKG, PMO assistance and specifically coaching school principals, using alphabet books, writing on the board, typing, making worksheets, and creating formats for their own projects, continuing the project. at home, make notes, and take part in training to implement the Merdeka Curriculum.

Manajemen Kurikulum Merdeka pada Madrasah Inklusi

This research is a qualitative study which aims to analyze the planning, organization, implementation and evaluation model of the independent curriculum at inclusive madrasas at MI Walisongo Kranji 01 Kedungwuni. Data was collected through interviews, observation and documentation. Meanwhile, data analysis uses the interactive analysis model proposed by Miles and Hubermen. The results show that: 1) Curriculum planning includes discussions between the madrasa head and the madrasa coordinator. This discussion is carried out before a meeting is held with the teacher to discuss activity plans in the learning process using the applied curriculum, 2) Organizing the curriculum includes choosing the right homeroom teacher in the new school year, then designing the lessons that will be delivered, 3) Implementing the curriculum in the form of appropriate learning carried out by the teacher, and this is the responsibility of the class teacher and subject teacher. As for children with special needs, there is an Individual Learning Program (PPI) that has been scheduled, and 4) In curriculum evaluation there are three stages of assessment or assessment which include, diagnostic assessment, formative assessment, and summative assessment. However, in summative assessments related to report card grades, there are differences for students with special needs and normal students. The difference lies in the type of questions given. For normal students, the types of questions include multiple choice, essay and description. Meanwhile, for students with special needs, the types of questions include multiple choice, draw the line, and true-false questions.

Meningkatkan Minat Baca Siswa Melalui Metode Reading Challenge

This activity aims to overcome a problem regarding students' interest in reading at UPTD State Elementary School 014672 Tanjung Alam which is considered still low. This can be identified through the results of the 2022 education report card and also from observations regarding the implementation of the School Literacy Movement (GLS). It is hoped that the literacy movement that has been implemented in schools can help students improve their literacy skills. However, on the contrary, this movement has not been carried out optimally so that literacy skills are still low. Students' literacy skills are low because students' interest in reading is also low. Therefore, teachers in this case should have creativity in accompanying the implementation of school literacy movement activities. One way to increase students' reading comprehension is by implementing a reading challenge method. In this method, students will be invited to go to the reading corner or library to read books they like. The teacher here supervises or monitors students who are reading. Then, 15 minutes before the lesson starts, students report to the teacher the books they have read. For students who read the most, for example in one month, that student is given a reward. Through this activity, it is hoped that students at the school will be able to increase their interest in reading. Keywords: reading challenge method; reading interest; school literacy movement.

Peningkatan Prestasi Belajar Siswa Melalui Penguatan Disiplin Belajar dan Dukungan Orang Tua

This research aims to investigate the effect of strengthening study discipline and parental support on students' academic achievement at SD Negeri Cengkong 1. The research method employed was a correlational survey with quantitative analysis. Data were collected from sixth-grade students through questionnaires for primary data and from students' report cards for secondary data. The research design utilized multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed a significant influence of study discipline and parental support collectively on students' academic achievement, with a 50.3% joint effect. Furthermore, both study discipline and parental support individually exhibited significant positive effects on students' academic achievement. Study discipline positively contributed to students' academic achievement, indicating that higher levels of study discipline corresponded to higher academic performance. Similarly, parental support significantly influenced students' academic achievement, suggesting that greater parental support led to better academic performance. In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of study discipline and parental support in enhancing students' academic achievement.

A pilot trial of integrating the Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) into rheumatology care.

Utilising Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) questionnaires can enhance clinical care by measuring longitudinal changes in symptom severity as reported by the patient. The aim of this pilot study was to assess the feasibility and impact of incorporating PROMIS® questionnaires at the point-of-care in rheumatology practice. Patients with rheumatic diseases and decrements in ≥1 PROMIS® domain (pain intensity, physical function, or sleep disturbance) were stratified by their concerning domain, then randomised to either receive an interpretation of their PROMIS® scores prior to their rheumatology appointment (Arm 1) or to usual care (Arm 2) (ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05026853). The primary outcome was the documentation of PROMIS® scores in the electronic medical record (EMR). Secondary outcomes include recommendations made by physicians based on PROMIS® scores, patient-provider communication, and change in the most concerning PROMIS® domain score from baseline to 12 weeks. 110 patients were enrolled. 55 were randomised to receive report cards (Arm 1), of which 46 received the report card, and 55 received usual care (Arm 2). Documentation of PROMIS® scores in the EMR was 50% higher in Arm 1 (12.7% in Arm 2, p<0.0001). More recommendations were made based on PROMIS® scores for Arm 1 patients. There was no significant difference in post-visit PROMIS® score improvement between Arm 1 and Arm 2. Providing PROMIS® report cards to patients and healthcare providers increased score documentation in the EMR. Increased recommendations made based on PROMIS® scores in Arm 1 suggest that having a score interpretation might help direct medical decision-making.

Public Reporting of Heart Transplant Center Performance: Promoting Clarity or Causing Confusion?

BackgroundTransplant center report cards are publicly available and used by regulators, insurance payers, and importantly patients and families. ObjectivesIn this study, the authors sought to evaluate the variability in reported public performance ratings of pediatric and adult heart transplant centers. MethodsProgram-specific reports from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients from 2017-2021 were used to evaluate stability, volatility, and reliability of 3 publicly reported ratings: waitlist survival (WS), getting to a faster transplant (FT), and post-transplantation graft failure (GF). ResultsThere were 112 adult and 55 pediatric centers. Over the study period, nearly all centers (98%) had at least 1 change in rating in at least 1 of the tiers. The average time to the first rating change of any magnitude was 12-18 months for all tiers and centers. For adult centers, the most volatile rating was WS (SD: 0.77), followed by GF (SD: 0.76) and then FT (SD: 0.57). For pediatric centers, the most volatile rating was WS (SD: 0.79), followed by both GF (SD: 0.66) and FT (SD: 0.68), which were equally volatile. All tiers except adult FT had an estimated Fleiss’s kappa <0.20, indicating poor agreement/consistency across the study period. In addition, the intraclass correlation coefficient for all tiers was <0.50, indicating poor reliability. ConclusionsThe current 5-tier reporting of transplant center performance is highly volatile and has poor reliability and consistency. Given the unintended and significant negative consequences these reports can have, critical revision of these ratings is warranted.

The Effects of Housing Price Declines on Children's Educational Outcomes

Abstract We examine the effects that household exposure to housing price declines, captured by measures of negative equity, have on children's academic performance, using data on public school students and housing transactions from the State of Florida. Our empirical strategy exploits variation over time in the timing of family moves to account for household sorting into neighborhoods and schools and selection into initial mortgage terms. In contrast to the existing literature on the effects of foreclosure, we find that students with the highest risk of negative equity exhibit significantly higher test score growth, with the largest effects among Black students and students qualifying for free or reduced-priced lunch. We find evidence supporting two underlying mechanisms: (1) families in negative equity may reduce the impact of income losses on consumption by forgoing mortgage payments, and (2) families exposed to high levels of negative equity may move to schools that received higher average school report card grades. While negative equity and foreclosure are undesirable, negative equity may have encouraged homeowners to forgo mortgage payments to mitigate the impact of the Great Recession, and temporarily reduced the housing market barriers low-income households faced in accessing educational opportunities.

К вопросу формирования культуры безопасности труда на этапе обучения использованию и учету выдачи средств индивидуальной защиты

The analysis of activities aiming to build occupational safety culture via the control over the life cycle of personal protective equipment at enterprises has been provided. The objective of the study is the analysis of problems and best practices of provision of enterprises with personal protective equipment and the further development of a demo simulator to create personal report cards and issue personal protective equipment. The features of control over the issuance of personal protective equipment have been detected as follows: The efficiency of control over personal protective equipment is determined by the timely implementation of digital services at the enterprise that, inter alia, reduce the stress associated with the work activities of occupational safety specialists; Improvement of competencies of occupational safety specialists as to the issuance of personal protective equipment increases the efficiency of its use by employees; Satisfaction of employees with the use of personal protective equipment is directly associated with their correct assignment reducing discomfort during the use; Selection of personal protective equipment by occupational safety specialists is based, inter alia, on the probability of hazards and hazardous events at the workplace; The high level of control over and use of personal protective equipment at the enterprise ensures building safety culture and motivation for safe work. A demo simulator has been developed as a solution to increase the level of efficiency of control over the issuance and use of personal protective equipment at the enterprise as a whole; a demo simulator that can be applied to train employees under the programs of use of personal protective equipment has been developed. The solution relies on the method of cases covering the list of personal protective equipment for occupations engaged in activities of a typical hazardous production facility based on the example of a boiler room; the list contains a set of test questions covering a wide range of features of personal protective equipment. The approbation of the developed approach during the training of future occupational safety specialists demonstrates its efficiency as it provides sufficient and competent information on personal protective equipment and the conditions for creating personal report cards to control the issuance of personal protection equipment that can be implemented as comprehensive software.

Digital Transformation: Best Practices of Educational Platform in Indonesia

The objective of this research is to scrutinize and offer a comprehensive perspective on the digital transformation in Indonesia’s educational system, along with exploring the factors that contribute to its success. The research employed a desk study approach, entailing a literature review and descriptive analysis methodology. The findings in this study reveal that the educational reform initiated by the Ministry of Education and Culture acts as a response to the Global Education Reform Movement (GERM). This reform is characterized by the adoption of the Merdeka curriculum and digital transformation, which involves technological interventions, launching various applications such as Arkas, SiPLah, Educational Report Cards and ‘Merdeka Belajar’. The technological intervention has exhibited a significant impact on users and has been in line with the defined objectives. The incorporation of technology in the educational system can streamline lengthy multi-level processes and expedite the dissemination of information. The Ministry of Education and Culture’s successful implementation of digital transformation has earned them numerous accolades both nationally and internationally. The key factors driving the success of this digital transformation include transformational leadership from the Minister of Education and Culture, school principals/teachers, the design and development process of the digital transformation that involves user engagement, and collaborative implementation.

PENERAPAN DATA MINING UNTUK MEMPREDIKSI PRESTASI SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR MENGGUNAKAN ALGORITMA C4.5

In general, education in Indonesia is one of the most important aspects in the development of society and the state. As educators in elementary schools, they will carry out their duties well if they understand the concept of education in elementary schools. By understanding the factors that influence student achievement, it can improve the quality of education and provide a better understanding of the factors that influence student achievement. These factors include report card grades, attendance, family support, interest in learning, and motivation to learn. These factors ensure that students achieve their goals and provide a better opportunity to improve their academic performance in primary school. For Dhamma Sasana Elementary School In predicting student achievement, there are many obstacles or problems that must be faced by schools in predicting student achievement, many comparisons of variables and factors to be tested and decision making on the achievement of elementary school students. This research applies the C4.5 algorithm method used to predict student achievement at Dhamma Sasana Elementary School. The C4.5 algorithm is one of the data analysis tools that is able to identify the variables that have the most influence on student achievement. Conclusions include manual calculations, a decision tree, and testing conducted with data mining techniques and classification results that were 99.0% correct, including the C4.5 algorithm and testing conducted with the WEKA software application version 3.9.6.

Pengaruh Kemandirian Belajar Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Matematika Siswa

This study aims to determine the effect of learning independence on mathematics learning achievement of students of class X UPT SMA NegeriI 1 Parepare, while this type of research is a quantitative research using the Ex Post Facto approach. The population in this study were students of class X which consisted of 6 classes. The sample in this study was class X IPA 6 which amounted to 36 people, selected using a sampling technique called Cluster Random Sampling. The data of this research were obtained by using research instruments in the form of a learning independence questionnaire and documentation of learning achievement in the form of the odd semester report cards for the academic year 2021/2022. The data collection techniques used were questionnaire techniques and documentation techniques.The result of the descriptive analysis obtained an average score of 72.50 for learning independence and a standart deviation of 7.99. Students’ mathematics learning achievement is in the very high category with an average score of 85.44 and a standard deviation of 4.11. The results of the inferential analysis showed that there was a positive effect of learning independence on mathematics learning achievement of class X students of UPT SMA Negeri 1 Parepare with a significant value of 0.038 &lt; 0.05.

Analisis kemampuan argumentasi matematis siswa pada materi bangun ruang sisi datar ditinjau dari kemampuan awal matematika

The aim of the research is to determine the level of students' argumentation ability to solve surface area and volume problems based on students' initial mathematical abilities. This research focused to discover new things that students do in solving problems based on the level of Toulmin argumentation ability. The methodology for taking subjects in this research was purposive, namely by categories of students with high, medium and low abilities, looking at the students' report cards. Students with a high level of initial argumentation can state claims, evidence and reasoning well but are less able to provide rebuttals. Students with a medium initial level of argumentation are only able to state claims and data well. Meanwhile, students with a low level of initial argumentation always make wrong claims and are not able to show evidence, reasoning and rebuttal to support their claims. High entry level students' argumentation abilities are at level 2 except for the rebuttal component, the rebuttal component is at level 0 where students tend to be unable to make counterclaims and unable to reject false statements. Students' argumentation abilities are not all students' initial argumentation abilities are at level 1, where students' ability to make claims and evidence is at level 2 while the ability to make rebuttals is at level 0. Students' initial argumentation abilities are low at level 0 where students are not able make claims, evidence, reasoning, and rebuttal well.