Skills Instrument Research Articles

Development of a Volleyball Test Instrument Model

This study's problem stems from that the volleyball skills test instrument used so far has not fully measured the volleyball skills possessed by athletes. Therefore, it is necessary to have an adequate instrument to assess these two sides, both in accuracy and motion evaluation. This research developed a volleyball skill test instrument such as the bottom pass, smash, and top service that involved athletes and volleyball coaches from West Sumatra. It was conducted at 5 West Sumatra volleyball clubs, totaling 60 athletes. In the first stage, a limited trial was carried out on 25 athletes from the total population. The second stage was tested on 60 athletes and involved 21 trainers for both practicality testing and effectiveness testing. The standardization process was carried out through several tests, namely: (1) validity testing, (2) reliability testing, (3) practicality testing, and (4) effectiveness testing. The resulting volleyball skill instrument consists of three instruments, namely (1) the lower passing instrument, (2) the Smash instrument, and (3) the upper service instrument. The three instruments' applicability has also been tested in practical terms with an average achievement of 85.17 and effectiveness with an average of 85 (practical) usability. This study concludes that creating a standard instrument can be used to test the three mastery of volleyball skills, namely the lower pass, smash, and volleyball service skills.

Teamwork skills assessment for STEM Project-Based Learnig

This study developed an instrument for assessing undergraduate students’ teamwork skills in designing and creating team product in the context of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning. The development stage follows the stages of the R & D method developed by Barg and Gall. Teamwork skills instrument that has been declared valid qualitatively and quantitively as well as are implemented in STEM project-based learning using one shot-case study design in three different courses. The teamwork skills are measured based on self-assessments, peer-assessment, and facilitator evaluations. The scores obtained from three sources of assessment are analyzed, using descriptive statistics and ANOVA. The results show that the teamwork skill instrument is valid and reliable to measure the students’ collaborative skills in the STEM Project. In addition, the results of the three assessments showed that The STEM project-based learning is effectively able to train students' teamwork skills

Analysis of Students Critical Thinking Skills of 5th Grade in Mathematics Learning

Critical thinking skills are skills that are needed in the face of rapid technological development. The level of critical thinking skills in mathematics learning needs to be researched to analyze the extent to which the culture of critical thinking skills has been carried out. This study aims to describe the level of critical thinking skills of 5th graders in mathematics learning. The type of research used is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The subjects of this study were grade 5 students at SD Negeri 1 Miricinde, as many as 15 students. This study uses a written test in the form of a description question. The data obtained are then analyzed by correcting students' answers. Critical thinking skill instruments contain aspects of critical thinking skills developed by including aspects: providing explanations simply, determining the basis of decision making, concluding, providing further explanations, estimating and combining. The results of the data analysis obtained, 26.7% of students have low critical thinking skills, 46.7% of students have sufficient critical thinking skills, 20% of students have high critical thinking skills, and 6.7% of students have very high critical thinking skills. So it can be concluded that the 5th grade students of Miricinde State Elementary School 1 have a sufficient level of category critical thinking skills.

Gender differential item functioning on the Kentucky Inventory of Mindfulness Skills instrument using logistic regression

The item differential function (DIF) describes a situation in which testees of similar ability but from different demographic groups have varying chances of achieving the same result. This study aims to identify the function of uniform and non-uniform differential items on the Kentucky Inventory of Mindfulness Skills Instrument using logistic regression techniques and determine the impact of DHF on construct validity. This study uses a survey method with a quantitative approach. The study involved 602 people, divided into two groups based on gender: 301 women and 301 men. The Kentucky Inventory of Mindfulness Skills (KIMS) is a 39-item online questionnaire that measures mindfulness. KIMS has been proven to meet content, construct, and factor validity and has good test-retest reliability and internal consistency estimators. This study uses Regression Logistics to detect DIF, analyzed with R Studio 4.1.3 software. Research results found 17 DIF items detected using logistic regression, 13 uniform DIF items, and four non-uniform DIF. Through CFA, we have succeeded in proving that DIF-free items are proven to have better construct validity. The implications of this study are expected to inspire counseling psychologists to be more careful in using rating scales or instruments. The validity and reliability of the measures are not strong enough to justify that all measuring instruments are correct. However, it is also necessary to check for item bias or functional differential items to ensure that each item on the scale or instrument is understandable to all demographic groups and does not benefit only certain demographic groups.

The Impact of Problem-Based Student Worksheets on Improving Problem-Solving Skills in terms of Learning Outcomes

The purpose of the study was to determine the impact of using a problem-based Student Worksheet (SWS) on improving problem-solving skills (PSS) in terms of student Learning Outcomes (LO). The research used a quantitative approach, quasi-experimental method, and the One Group Pretest-Posttest design research. The research sample also involved 31 high school students for the experimental class and 31 for the control class. The research has three variables: problem-based SWS, problem-solving skills (PSS), and Student Learning Outcomes (LO). The problem-solving skill instrument uses five essay questions, and the LO uses 20 multiple choice questions, both of which were developed by the researcher. Data analysis used the N-Gain formula to obtain information on the increase in PSS and LO. Based on the results of data analysis, it was found that the effect of implementing SWS was very significant on students’ PSS and LO. In addition, the application of SWS also affects students’ LO, and some students with high or low LO scores also have high PSS scores or vice versa. Inference from this study, it is hoped that teachers as educators will try to direct students to get used to solving physics problems using a five-stage problem-solving model.

Optimizing 4C Skills through Team Based Projects Using Product Oriented Modules for Electrical Engineering Education Students

In order to prepare a reliable generation in the future, students need 21st century skills which are abbreviated as 4C, namely critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication. The Government through the Minister of Education and Culture responded to all forms of 21st century learning challenges by launching the Merdeka Learning Campus Merdeka (MBKM) activity. The Decree of the Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia Number 754/P/2020 concerning Main Performance Indicators (IKU), especially in KPI 7 concerning collaborative and participatory classes, states that in 21st century learning there are two learning methods used in the classroom, namely case method and team based projects. Therefore, the Electrical Engineering Education Study Program responded by implementing team based project learning combined with using product oriented modules to optimize 21st century skills. The research model used in this study was the ADDIE model which consisted of analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. The instrument used is the 4C skill instrument based on P21. This research is implemented in the 5th semester in Electrical Machinery course in the Electrical Engineering Education Study Program. The results obtained in the research are team based projects using product oriented modules are able to optimize the 4C skills of Electrical Engineering Education students well.

Strategi dan Implementasi Penyusunan Soal HOTS Kimia Berbasis Lesson Study

Higher Order Thinking Skill (HOTS) instrument tests are still rarely developed by teachers in assessment activities. The purpose of this study was to determine the strategy and implementation of lesson study-based HOTS chemistry questions in MAN OKU Timur. This research is action research by applying lesson study which includes the stages of planning, implementation, and reflection. The subjects of this study were 8 chemistry teachers at MAN OKU Timur. The instruments used in this study were interview guides, HOTS test sheets, and participant observation sheets for lesson study activities. Data analysis methods are data reduction, presenting data, drawing conclusions, and verification. The results showed that the strategy for preparing HOTS questions in MAN 1 OKU Timur was based on lesson study through the following activities: the preparation stage (plan) in the form of explaining the HOTS concept; the implementation stage (do) is in the form of steps for preparing basic competency analysis questions, compiling question grids, making stimulus and question indicators, making questions and scoring guidelines; the reflection stage (see) in the form of a discussion of the results of developing HOTS questions and solving problems that arise. The implementation of lesson study-based HOTS questions in MAN OKU Timur obtained a percentage of 87.25% with a very good category.

The Effect of Principal Managerial Skills, Work Commitment, and Motivation on Teacher Work Discipline in Balangan Regency

Managerial Skills, Work Commitment, and Motivation have direct and indirect effects on teacher discipline, according to this study. This study employs a quantitative methodology. The study included 144 teachers from seven Madrasahs, for a total sample size of 105 persons, as determined by the Slovin formula. Proportional random sampling is used for sampling. The Madrasah Principal Managerial Skills (40 items), work commitment (35 items), motivation (45 items), and work discipline instruments were used to collect data (40 items). The validity and reliability of the instrument were assessed, and the Pearson product moment correlation was used to examine the data. By first verifying normality, linearity, homogeneity, and multicollinearity, the data collected was analyzed to find the direct and indirect correlation among variables. The findings revealed that principal managerial skills, work commitment, and motivation had direct and indirect effects on teacher discipline.

Peer observation, self-assessment, and circuit learning: improving critical thinking and physical fitness in physical education

Learning, which focuses on higher-level thinking skills, can be applied in the physical education curriculum through games and sports, movement education, and outdoor education. This study aims to produce a learning model that effectively improves the physical fitness and critical thinking skills of students. Purposive sampling was used in selecting research sample members in which 308 (M: 153 and F: 155) fifth-grade students participated in this study. Two groups were selected as research subjects divided into small groups for the first stage test (N: 123; M: 56; F: 67; Average age: 10.82) and large groups for the second stage test (N: 185; M: 97; F: 88; Average age: 10.70). Five indicators of critical thinking skills were measured through a critical thinking skills instrument. Meanwhile, the indicators of physical fitness tests include BMI, Sit and Reach, Sit-Up, Trunk Lift, and PACER 20-M. The results showed that physical education, oriented towards peer observation carried out during the learning process, self-assessment carried out by students, and packed in the circuit learning method is proven to improve critical thinking skills and physical fitness.

Technical details of gastrointestinal reconstruction using linear stapler in totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy

With the development of instrument, equipment and surgical skills, especially the emergence of a series of high-level medical evidence, the laparoscopic techniques in the field of gastric surgery has been further expanded. Totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy (TLTG) has certain technical difficulties, and more challenges are reflected in the digestive tract reconstruction. The use of linear staplers has reduced the difficulty of digestive tract reconstruction to a certain extent and has strongly promoted the transition from laparoscopic-assisted total gastrectomy to TLTG. However, for TLTG, there are still many details that should be carefully concerned, so as to effectively avoid the surgical pitfalls and ensure the fluency and safety of the procedure. In this article, we discuss the surgical details based on our own experiences, including how to obtain surgical field exposure well, how to manage specific accidents when using linear stapler for esophagojejunostomy, how to prevent intra-abdominal hernias and Roux stasis syndrome, and how to prevent the stapled lines of the esophageal or jejunal stumps from direct contact with aorta.

The Effectiveness of Digital Teaching Materials Based on Google Education to Improve Student's Critical Thinking Ability

This research aims to develop digital teaching materials based on Google education on physics subjects to improve students' critical thinking skills in Kalam Kudus Christian Junior High School Surakarta. This research method used was research and development to ADDIE development models, including the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation stages. The subject of this study was class VIII students of Kalam Kudus Christian Junior High School, with 60 students. Teaching materials and critical thinking skills tests were conducted on class VIII Kalam Kudus Christian Junior High School Surakarta students. The design of this research trial was a one-group pre-test-post-test design. The results showed that the average percentage of material expert validation value was 81%, media expert validation value was 84.5, and critical thinking skills instruments were 80.8%, with very feasible criteria. In limited trials, Google-based digital teaching materials users got an average score from teachers and learners of 80.50% with very practical criteria. Google-based digital teaching materials’ effectiveness in improving critical thinking skills was characterized by differences in learners' critical thinking test results from 65.6 to 80. These results indicate that the digital teaching materials based on Google education developed had valid, practical, and effective criteria to improve learners' critical thinking skills.

Parents Contribution in Fine Motor Skills of Children with Intellectual Disability

The fine motor skills of children with intellectual disabilities vary and are influenced by several factors including parents’ contributions. This study was set to determine the children's motor skills and the role of parents in the fine motor skills of children with intellectual disabilities. The subjects of this study were 47 children with intellectual disabilities aged 7-8 years and their parents. Fine motor skills are obtained through assessment using fine motor skills instruments of children with intellectual disabilities. Meanwhile, the data on the role of parents on children's fine motor skills were gathered through a questionnaire. The results showed that the fine motor skills of this group mostly developed as expected. The contribution of parents to the children's motor skills is shown by providing early stimulation and early intervention through involving children in various activities in daily life.

Returning to clinical work and doctors’ personal, social and organisational needs: a systematic review

ObjectiveThis systematic review aims to synthesise existing evidence on doctors’ personal, social and organisational needs when returning to clinical work after an absence.DesignSystematic review using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic...

Futsal training based on mini game situation: Effects on mastery of athlete techniques

The aim of the study is to identify the influence of providing mini game situation and full game session training methods at the level of youth players' futsal playing skills. This is experimental study with 30 youth futsal athletes of Banyumas Regency (Age= M 16.2 ± SD 0.761), divided into two experimental groups design. Futsal skill instruments are used to analyze the mastery of an athlete's technique as measured by the speed of time in completing a task. The variables analyzed relate to the main techniques in the game of futsal: passing, controlling, dribbling, and shooting. In this regard, the results showed that the value obtained from the mini game situation exercise is higher than the full game session and a significant difference is found in the results of both exercises (M ± 47.00; p = 0.012), while the value of the influence of full game session (M ± 49.00 ; p = 0.003). It is seen that more complex practice patterns will improve the player's skills progressively. Overall, these findings suggest that coaches need to take into account the effective use of exercise to support the improvement of futsal skills in adolescent athletes.

Implementation of Engineering Everywhere in Physics LKPD Based on STEM Approach to Improve Science Process Skills

High school students (MAN 3) Banda Aceh are experiencing problems related to science process skills, so they need to be improved. Efforts to improve KPS can be pursued through "Implementation of Engineering Everywhere in Physics worksheets based on the STEM approach with the aim of knowing the improvement of students' science process skills using Engineering Everywhere on physics worksheets based on the STEM approach. The Pre-Experimental Design One Group Pretest-Postest research, research subjects for class XI MIA 2 students as many as 27 people. The instruments used consisted of test instruments (scientific process skills test questions), and non-tests (RPP, LKS, teacher observation sheets, and student response questionnaires). Data analysis techniques quantitatively and qualitatively as well as the calculation of the N-Gain Score. The results of qualitative data analysis obtained validity, practicality of the instruments used and quantitative data analysis obtained the effectiveness of the science process skills instrument with an N-gain result of 0.69, and was supported by the results of the student response questionnaire which scored 940 in the effective category

PENGEMBANGAN INSTRUMEN PENILAIAN HIGH ORDER TINKING SKILL PADA PEMBELAJARAN TEMATIK KELAS V SDIT AL-MUMTAZ

AbstractThis study aims to produce a Tinking Skill Assessment Instrument for Class V Thematic at SDIT Al-Mumtaz Pontianak City that is feasible according to the assessment of material experts, evaluation experts and students. The research method used is research and development (RnD) by adopting the ADD model. The data sources for this study were material expert validators, evaluation validators, a teacher, and twenty-one grade VA students at SDIT Al-Mumtaz Pontianak City. The research instruments used were interview guidelines, need sheets for teachers, material expert validation analysis, evaluation evaluation analysis, and documentation. design), and development. The feasibility of the High Order Tinking Skill instrument in thematic learning based on the assessment of experts, the average proportion of material aspects 94% has very decent criteria. The Feasibility Instrument of High Order Tinking Skill in thematic learning based on the assessment of experts, the average percentage from the evaluation aspect is 87% which has very decent criteria.Keywords: Development, HOTS Assessment Instruments, Thematic Learning

Efek Program Movement Education Model pada Perkembangan Fundamental Movement skill siswa

This research is motivated by the low fundamental movement skills possessed by students today. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of the movement education model program on improving fundamental movement skills. The method in this research is experimental with the use of one group pre-test and post-test design. The subjects came from 101 students at Al-Azami Junior High School, then they were selected in a random cluster and the students in grades VII-A and VIII-B were selected (N=41). The Fundamental Movement Skill instrument uses locomotor, object-control and stability tests. The movement education model intervention program was carried out for 9 meetings. Data analysis using the SPSS application which aims to find the minimum, maximum, mean and standard deviation, normality, homogeneity and paired sample t-test values. The main findings show that there is an influence of the movement education model on the improvement of fundamental movement skills (P <0.05). Thus, it can be concluded that the movement education model learning that is integrated into physical education is proven to be able to change fundamental movement skills for the better than before.

Developing the BETTSI: A tree-thinking diagnostic tool to assess individual elements of representational competence.

Phylogenies are a ubiquitous visual representation of core concepts in evolutionary biology and it is important that students develop an ability to read and correctly interpret these diagrams. However, as with any representation of complex disciplinary information, learning to correctly interpret phylogenies can be challenging, requiring that a diversity of educational strategies be deployed. Representational competence is the ability to develop and effectively use abstract representations. Accurately interpreting a phylogenetic tree as a presentation of evolutionary relationships requires that students develop general representational competence as well as knowledge of specific technical aspects of tree interpretation, such as knowing the graphical components of trees and what they represent. Here, we report on the development of a basic diagnostic tool of students’ representational competence and technical skills with phylogenies, the Basic Evolutionary Tree‐Thinking Skills Instrument (BETTSI). This short, multiple‐choice instrument was designed to provide instructors with a quick diagnostic of students’ ability to read and interpret phylogenies. It has been checked for reliability and validity and provides a convenient formative and summative assessment of students’ understanding of evolutionary trees.

Teachers’ Knowledge in HOTS (TKHOTS) Instrument: Content Validity Index

This study examines the content validity of the Teachers' Knowledge in Higher Order Thinking Skills Instrument (TKHOTS) for Malaysian secondary teachers by calculating the Content Validity Index (CVI), which includes CVI for the item (I-CVI) and CVI for scale (S-CVI). We appointed three professional university experts to validate the instrument. The instrument involved 63 items with three main domains. The I-CVI for all the items of the three domains ranged from 0.75 to 1. The average of S-CVI for domain planning, implementation and evaluation were 1, 0.95 and 0.99, respectively. The overall S-CVI was above 0.80, which indicated high content validity of the items and proved that TKHOTS has a great potential to be promoted as the best instrument to measure teachers' knowledge in HOTS teaching and learning. However, more following analysis, including reliability, construct validity, and criterion-related validity, should be implemented to better the instrument's applicability.

Rasch Analysis for Thinking Levels of Sustainability Thinking Skills Instrument Among Secondary School Students

An Instrument of sustainability thinking was developed to measure students’ level towards sustainability thinking. Instrument of Sustainability Thinking Skills (STSI) was developed to measure the level of sustainability thinking towards STEM and non-STEM education among secondary school students. STSI consisted of 51 items measuring the four constructs of curiosity towards sustainability, namely sustainability thinking, green technology in sustainability, sustainable behavior (environmental value) and sustainable behavior (general ecological behavior). A total of 471 form 4 students aged 16 to 17 years enrolled in six urban and non-urban schools in Malaysia, were involved as research sample Rasch Measurement Model was applied to determine the validity and reliability of STSI. The results of the validity analysis found that the polarity of the items through the PTMEA-CORR values showed that all 51 items were >0.00 (+). Through item fit analysis, all items were retained because items meet the requirements of the range in MNSQ outfit, ZSTD outfit and PTMEA-CORR. Results also showed that STSI has an excellent item reliability and moderate high item separation value of 0.99 and 7.53 respectively. STSI also has a high person reliability and person separation value of 0.98 and 5.72 respectively. In conclusion, STSI has good validity and high reliability in measuring curiosity towards STEM Education among form 4 students in secondary schools.