Skills Of High School Students Research Articles

Problem-solving skills of high school students in chemistry

People are continuously confronted with difficulties, which are situations that they do not understand yet strive to solve anyway. Researchers employed root cause analysis (RCA) in this study to analyze students’ problem-solving in chemistry and the students’ flaws and challenges in answering the subject. This research included 89 pupils from the secondary school’s science-mathematics department. Students determined strategies to calculate pH and the color of the blended solution after each indicator was dropped. This study’s qualitative method incorporates focus groups and content analysis. The majority of students properly identified the difficulty, and more than half correctly understood the problem. 100% of the pupils fared well in all processes since they were able to recognize and write all of the data. Using the RCA problem-solving technique, they were successful in identifying all of the data as potential causation aspects and the root causes of the problem. However, 37% of the pupils were unable to complete the problem. Investigating problem-solving flaws, it was determined that the students' defects in this problem-solving were application, analysis, practice, remembering, and time. Furthermore, researchers want to investigate the implementation of addressing the flaws in students’ problem-solving to better prepare them for efficient problem-solving.

The Effect of the Rumah Belajar Portal on Critical Thinking Skills of High School Students

In physics education, teachers and students have not fully utilized instructional media that can support critical thinking skills. This research aims to investigate the influence of the Home Learning Portal on the critical thinking abilities of high school students. The population of this study consists of eleventh-grade students at State Senior High School 3 Banda Aceh. The sample includes two classes, namely the experimental class and the control class, with 37 students in each class. The sample selection was conducted through simple random sampling. The research adopts a quantitative approach with an experimental research design. Data collection involves the use of test questions (pretest and posttest). Data analysis includes normality and homogeneity tests as prerequisites, and a t-test for statistical analysis. The critical thinking ability data are obtained from the percentage of indicator achievement. The results of the data analysis indicate that the obtained data are normally distributed and homogeneous. Furthermore, the t-test results show a higher score in the experimental class compared to the control class, with a calculated t-value of 4.191 the tabulated t-value of 1.666. This means that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted, concluding that there is an influence of the Home Learning Portal on the critical thinking abilities of high school students. The improvement in students' critical thinking skills is evident, with the highest average score observed in the experimental class, particularly in the conclusion indicator, at 89.19% categorized as very good.

The use of Rosetta Stone as learning media to improve students' speaking

The study addressed the impact of the Rosetta Stone tool on improving English speaking skills. The research aimed to determine the contribution of the Rosetta Stone tool as a learning medium to enhance the English speaking skills of high school students at Liceo Cristiano Israel. A mixed qualitative-quantitative approach and a non-experimental design were employed. Data collection methods included surveys, document review, and checklists. Analysis focused on learning outcomes, student satisfaction, learning difficulties, and measuring the contribution of Rosetta Stone to the English curriculum. The sample consisted of 29 intentionally selected high school students: 10 from the first level, 7 from the second level, and 12 from the third level. Results showed a significant correlation between the use of Rosetta Stone and progress in English speaking, supporting the tool's effectiveness. There was a highlighted need to integrate technological tools to enhance language teaching and adapt educational approaches to promote communicative skills. The reliability of instruments was high (0.83), supporting the validity of the collected data. Rosetta Stone proved to be an effective resource for developing English speaking skills in high school students, suggesting the importance of its integration into language teaching programs to promote meaningful learning and effective communication.

Computer Game Development for Balancing Chemical Equations Skill in Chemistry Education

This computer game was designed and developed to enhance the skills of high school students in balancing chemical equations. The game simulates a trip to the beach and consists of three missions, ranging from easy to difficult levels, enabling players to engage in a contextual learning experience. The objectives of this computer game development were to compare learning achievement before and after using the game and to evaluate the level of satisfaction in learning through the game. The study sample consisted of 27 high school students in Mathayom Suksa four, selected from a medium-sized school in Pathumthani Province, Thailand, using purposive sampling. The research employed two primary assessment tools: 1) a pretest-posttest to assess the understanding of balancing chemical equations and 2) a satisfaction evaluation form to evaluate the computer game. Data analysis was performed using the mean, standard deviation (S.D.), t-test, and normalized gain (<g>). The findings revealed that the mean learning achievement after using the computer game (13.52) was significantly higher than the mean before using the computer game (11.52) at a significance level of 0.01. The overall normalized gain for the class was at a moderate level. Furthermore, the majority of the participants expressed high satisfaction with a mean score of 4.56, indicating that the computer game was user-friendly and conducive to learning. The content, which presented chemical reactions in daily life within the computer game, was also easily comprehensible. Therefore, it could be effectively utilized to enhance classroom learning and applied to other areas of knowledge.

The Influence of The Andragogy Approach on The Problem Solving Skills of High School Students in Biology Learning

The andragogy approach is learning that directs students to independently solve problems. Students' low solving skills can be seen from the lack of student activity in the learning process resulting in low learning outcomes. The aim of the research is to determine the effect of the andragogy approach on students' problem solving skills in biology learning. The method used is quasi experimental. The research design is a pretest-posttest nonequivalent control group design. The research population was biology teachers in class XI and class XI high school students, totaling 239 people. The sample used a purposive sampling technique with a total of 144 students. Data on problem solving skills using case study questions and teacher interviews. Data analysis used the normalized gain test and independent sample t-test. The results of data analysis show that there is a significant difference between the average N-gain with a result of P = 0.001. The teacher's perspective shows that the andragogy approach improves students' problem solving skills. The research conclusion is that there is an influence of the andragogy approach on students' problem solving skills in biology learning.

The Effect of the Guided Inquiry Learning Model on Learning Outcomes and Creative Thinking Skills of High School Students

The Effect of the Guided Inquiry Learning Model on Learning Outcomes and Creative Thinking Skills of High School Students

The Effectiveness of Essay Writing Training Module in Improving Literacy Skills of High School Students

This research aims to determine the effectiveness and validity of essay writing training module in improving the literacy skills of high school students. The research design used in this study is the ADDIE development research model. This development research was conducted from 15th to 30th December 2023 at secondary School. The research subjects are the supervising teachers and students who are members of the KIR UPT SMAN 1 Bone. The research objects include: (1) the essay writing skills of the students, (2) the response of the supervising teachers of KIR UPT SMAN 1 Bone to the developed training module, and (3) the response of the students who are members of KIR UPT SMAN 1 Bone to the developed training module. The instruments used to collect information in this development research are observation sheets and questionnaires. Based on the data analysis, according to the percentage of assessment by KIR UPT SMAN 1 Bone members regarding the effectiveness of the essay writing training module, out of 25 KIR UPT SMAN 1 Bone members, 19 students stated that the module is very effective, five students stated that the module is effective, and one student stated that the module is sufficiently effective. The research results show that the effectiveness test results of the essay writing training module development indicate that 76% of the respondents consider the module to be very effective, 20% of the respondents consider the module to be effective, and 4% of the respondents consider the module to be moderately effective in improving the literacy writing skills of the students. The validity test results of the essay writing training module development by subject matter experts and media experts indicate that the designed module is highly valid for use in improving the literacy writing skills of the students.

Impact of Utilizing the Project Method in the School Educational Environment on the Development of Soft Skills in High School Students

Impact of Utilizing the Project Method in the School Educational Environment on the Development of Soft Skills in High School Students

Improving critical thinking and creative thinking skills through POPBL learning in high school student

Education in the 21st century has experienced many advances that are adjusted to the demands of the times. Thinking skills are in high demand in the 21st century, especially critical thinking and creative thinking skills for students. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of POPBL model learning in improving critical and creative thinking skills of high school students. This type of quasi-experimental research was carried out with a nonequivalent control group design. The population of this study was students of class XI MIPA SMAN 1 Cluring with two classes XI MIPA 1 and XI MIPA 2 as samples. The data collection method is in the form of tests of critical thinking skills and creative thinking. The data analysis used is an analysis of covariance test. The results showed that POPBL was effective in improving the critical thinking and creative thinking skills of SMAN 1 Cluring students. The implementation of POPBL learning shows interaction between students at work as well.

Developing Instructional Media Android-Based for Building Computational Thinking Skills for High School Students

This research aims to develop android-based instructional media to build computational thinking skill for High School students using the ADDIE Model. Computational thinking is studied in informatics subjects. The development product has gained an expert feasibility assessment and tested on students. The research instruments are questionnaires and test. Experts include content experts, instructional media experts, and instructional design experts. Trials to students consist of one-on-one evaluation, small group evaluation and tryout or classroom. The results of the assessment of experts show that the product is very feasible to use as instructional media. Small group evaluation and tryout at classroom shown that the product is categorized as very feasible to be used as multimedia to develop computational thinking. The effectiveness of product development is measured by pretest and posttest. The effectiveness test results show a t-test value of -14.162 with a significance level of 0.000 (p value < 0.05), meaning that there is a difference in the average value of the pretest and posttest. Thus, the use of C-Think as an instructional media is effectively to improve computational thinking skills of high school students. 
 Highlights:
 
 
 Development Process: Utilizing the ADDIE Model ensures systematic development of instructional media for effective learning outcomes.
 
 
 Expert Evaluation: Expert feasibility assessment validates the quality and appropriateness of the developed instructional media.
 
 
 Effectiveness Testing: Pretest-posttest analysis demonstrates significant improvement in computational thinking skills among high school students using the developed Android-based instructional media.
 
 
 Keywords: Computational Thinking, Informatic Subject, Media Android-Based

BENEFITS OF DRAMA-BASED ACTIVITIES FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

The ongoing full-scale war in Ukraine has disrupted education, affecting both students and teachers. Despite numerous challenges, the country continues to pursue its educational reform. This paper investigates the role of drama-based activities in developing public speaking skills of high school students. The literature review emphasizes the need for innovative teaching methods in the face of educational reform. Empirical studies analyzed showcase positive impact of drama-based activities on speaking skills development of high school students worldwide. To contextualize the research within Ukrainian educational policy, the study defines key terms such as "drama," "dramatization", ”drama-based activities”, and "public speaking" in the foreign language learning context. The study defines dramatization as the interaction of a teacher and students in drama games, role plays, improvisations, simulations and theatre projects aimed at forming the students’ communicative competence. Public speaking is positioned as a crucial component of broader communicative competence, as outlined in educational standards. The paper proposes pedagogical implications for integrating drama-based activities into language lessons, elective courses, and extracurricular activities at the upper-secondary level. The synthesis of research findings reveals three overarching categories of benefits of drama-based activities for public speaking skills development of high school students: language learning, personal, and social. Improved pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar skills, increased engagement, creativity, and enhanced interpersonal skills are reported outcomes. The study concludes with a call for further research, particularly exploring the integration of technology, including artificial intelligence, to enhance public speaking of high school students.

An analysis of digital literacy skills of high school students in biology

<p>Digital literacy is a crucial skill for understanding information from various sources, such as the use of the internet and other digital media as a learning resource. Navigating the internet is an important skill to master to keep updated with the development of information and communication technology in the era of Industrial Revolution 4.0 and to master one of the 21st-century skills. Skills that someone should have in digital literacy include internet searching, hypertextual navigation, evaluating information, and synthesizing information. This study aims to determine the digital literacy skills of tenth-grade high school students in biology class. The research method follows the quantitative descriptive method. The population and sample were 62 tenth-grade high school students. The data collection technique is in the form of questionnaires focusing on four aspects of digital literacy. The results indicate that the digital literacy of tenth-grade high school students with an average score of 44% is in the fair category. Meanwhile, the results for each aspect of the digital literacy indicator obtained different scores, namely internet searching at 47% (fair), hypertext navigation at 27% (fair), evaluating information at 40.32% (fair), and synthesizing information at 60.48% (good). This research suggests how stakeholders can issue policies as a basis for improving students' digital literacy to support the learning process focusing more on 21st-century skills.</p>

A Study of Students’ Science Process Skills at A National–Plus Middle School in Tarakan

Process science skills are essential for students to understand how the world works. This performance can be measured by exploring students' capacity for scientific knowledge development. The study investigated the science process skills of high school students at one of the National Plus Junior High Schools in Tarakan. The science process skills test was conducted by giving multiple-choice questions to 74 students referring to four indicators: interpreting, graphing, inferring, and explaining. Students answered ten questions representing the five indicators of science process skills under study. The results showed that, in general, students' science process skills in the National Plus Junior High Schools were relatively low. 77.3% of students were in the low category, 4.8% were in the medium category, and 17.9% had high science process skills. The interpreting indicators are at a moderate level (64%), while the other three skills are low, with percentages of 47%, 44%, and 22%, respectively. The low percentage of these four indicators indicates that science lessons need to be optimized by paying attention to and integrating science process skills in student activities during learning. Science teachers should be trained in integrating science process skills into learning. Therefore, developing and applying a learning model that can train science process skills comprehensively and can be implemented optimally is necessary.

Effectiveness of E-Module STEM Biotechnology to Empower Metacognitive Skills and Science Process Skills of High School Students with Low Academic Ability in Industrial Agriculture Areas

Metacognitive skills are vital for empowering students, especially in subjects like biology that are intertwined with scientific activities. Science process skills are crucial for enhancing the learning process in science. This study aimed to assess the impact of STEM e-modules in Biotechnology on metacognitive and science process skills among students in the industrial agricultural sector, particularly those with low academic proficiency. The research followed a quasi-experimental, non-equivalent control group design with a pretest-posttest research structure. The study population comprised public high schools in Jember, with class XII students from SMAN 1 Jember selected as the sample through cluster random sampling and class equivalence testing using ANOVA. Data collection involved essay tests, and prerequisite tests ensured homogeneity and normality. Hypothesis testing employed a two-way ANCOVA at a 0.5% significance level. The findings revealed that significant differences in metacognitive and science process skills when STEM e-modules were used in Biotechnology material, variations in metacognitive and science process skills based on students' academic abilities, and an interaction between STEM e-modules and academic ability on metacognitive and science process skills. This research suggests exploring the effects of STEM Biotechnology e-modules and academic ability on other dependent variables.

Survei tingkat penalaran ilmiah peserta didik se-SMA Negeri Tangerang Selatan

The scientific reasoning skill in Indonesia is still considered low and research is rarely done, whereas in addition to having a long-term impact on cognitive development and academic achievement, scientific reasoning skill also prepares students to be able to compete in the global era. The importance of scientific reasoning skill also listed in Permendikbud Nomor 64 Tahun 2013 and Permendikbud Nomor 21 Tahun 2016. This descriptive study aims to describe the scientific reasoning skill of high school students in South Tangerang and obtain information about the importance of scientific reasoning skill. This research was conducted at 6 high schools in South Tangerang City based on cluster random sampling. The instrument used was a description test using the material of the circulatory system based on 5 Karplus scientific reasoning patterns that were developed, then the results of the tests were categorized based on the level of scientific reasoning. The results of this study are the Serial Ordering pattern 15.26%, Class Inclusion Reasoning 11.7%, Correlational Reasoning 8.57%, Theoretical Reasoning 6.28% and Functionality Reasoning 6.75%, and the category of scientific reasoning ability from all schools at the transition level.

Developing An Interactive Chemistry E-module Based on Problem-based Learning to Improve Critical Thinking Skills of High School Students

This study aims to develop an interactive chemistry E-module based on problem-based learning (PBL) to improve the critical thinking skills of high school students in class X and measure its feasibility. This research used the research and development method with the ADDIE model, which consists of 5 stages (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The tools used in this study were test tools and non-test tools, namely modified BSNP standard verification sheets and essay questions. The data analysis techniques used in this research were qualitative and quantitative. The results of the feasibility test from the materials specialist instructors, and chemistry teachers, as well as media specialists, an average result of 82.7% met the "very fair" criterion. An average result of 93.12% met the "highly feasible" criterion. Based on classroom learning experiments, the E-module can improve students' critical thinking skills by achieving an N gain value of 0.48 in the medium category. It was also evidence of a 55% increase in students' average critical thinking ability score using electronic modules and belonging to the critical category. When learning with the E module, a significant difference occurs at the significance level α=0.000.

Development of Problem-Based Learning Model Physics Learning Tools to Improve Critical Thinking Skills of High School Students

Objective: Most EFL students need help to develop their speaking abilities. Due to their limited vocabulary, poor grammar, and lack of confidence, they could not practice speaking. Ten students from the English Department joined a study group to address these obstacles. Method: The procedure was carried out online. The teacher created a WhatsApp group as the initial class medium. He added to the vocabulary development and grammar education on the screen. The students studied the material on a video podcast to retell to meet the comprehension criteria, synchronizing their inputs with real life. They then describe a picture to hone their communication skills. They also transcript their story in order to make the spoken and written versions of it coincide. Results: After following the teacher's instructions to build sentences using the lexico-grammar technique, students can identify the grammatical conventions used in podcasts. They can adequately narrate pictures thanks to this type of learning. Their increased confidence fosters mature dialogue. The students' delivery will become more fluid due to the novelty of learning sentence construction through lexico-grammatical techniques and synchronizing it to podcast material. They acquired the ability to apply vocabulary and grammar norms contextually. It was evident from the way they described the images. To fit the needs of their students in the classroom, teachers might change them. It also encourages other researchers to continue their observations.

EFEITOS DE UM CURSO UNIVERSITÁRIO DE EXTENSÃO SOBRE HABILIDADES SOCIAIS DE ADOLESCENTES

ABSTRACT Social skills play an important role in school and professional life. This descriptive and correlational study analyzes the effects of an extension course entitled “Immersion in the University: you are the protagonist of your future”, about the social skills of High School students in public schools. To this end, the Inventory of Social Skills in Adolescents (IHSA-DelPrette) was applied at the beginning and three months after the end of the course, considering two indicators: (1) assiduity and (2) difficulties they had when handling the different demands of social interaction. There was a statistically significant difference between the pre and post intervention scores (p = 0.014), showing an increase in the frequency of skills. For difficulty, no significant difference was observed, although there was a decrease of 13.45%. The university can be a space not only for analytical and instrumental training, but for the interpersonal development of both the internal and external community.

Application of The PjBL Model to Train Science Literacy Skills of High School Students on the Subject of Alternative Energy

The development of science and technology in the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 requires everyone to master 21st-century skills, one of which is science literacy. Science literacy skills in Indonesia are still relatively low. Students' low science literacy skills are caused by several factors: the selection of learning models, teaching materials, and non-contextual learning. This study aims to describe the application of the PjBL model to train high school students' science literacy skills on the subject of alternative energy. This research uses descriptive qualitative research. The sampling technique in this study used a purposive sampling technique. The research instruments used in this study were observation sheets for implementing the learning model and student worksheets. The qualitative data analysis technique used in this research is a case study. The results showed that implementing learning conducted in groups could make students active in solving problems. Each group actively participated in answering student worksheets and completing projects by analyzing and making alternative solutions to the problems presented. The stages in the student worksheet following the PjBL model can shape the science literacy skills of high school students. This study's conclusion shows that applying the PjBL model trains students' science literacy skills. While applying the PjBL model, researchers directed each group to carry out project activities through the learning stages of the PjBL model. Each group was able to identify and provide solutions to problems, design product plans, develop schedules, make simple projects following the design, test the results, and make conclusions.

Development of numeracy skills: Analysis of students in junior high schools in Ambon City based on teacher's perspective

Numeration is important as it is a fundamental skill, but based on the evaluation of the Programme for International Student Assessment, showed that the student's numeration ability is still low. This study aims to analyze the various problems that occur in the development of numeration skills of high school students. The research was carried out at the Catholic High School in Ambon, with the subject of the research being teachers of mathematics and non-mathematics. This research is qualitative research using methods of narrative inquiry. Data collection techniques include questionnaires, interviews, and recording and documentation. The results of this research indicate that there are a number of issues with developing numeracy skills, one of which is the lack of implementation of classic game-based learning strategies. School facilities are inadequate to encourage increased student numeracy. The implementation of training for teachers to improve teacher numeracy is still rare, so it affects the lack of innovation of teachers in teaching by applying games as well as traditional games to improve numeracy.