Skills Of High School Students Research Articles

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.

Pelatihan Desain untuk Media Promosi Online dan Meningkatkan Daya Jual Produk di SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Surakarta

Technological developments, especially in the field of graphic design, have had a significant impact on the world of marketing. Graphic design can be a more interesting and unique communication medium because it has images and text with colors that are very beautiful to look at. More and more business people are using graphic design as their marketing medium, such as posters, banners, logos, etc. (1) Lack of knowledge regarding the use of graphic design applications means students have limited abilities, so it will be difficult to compete with others in the world of work later. Students of Sma Muhammadiyah 01 Surakarta are not yet familiar with and use the Canva application, but this is not evenly distributed across all Sma Muhammadiyah 01 Surakarta. Lack of knowledge regarding the use of graphic design applications means students have limited abilities, so it will be difficult to compete with others in the world of work later and there is a lack of marketing knowledge in the field of digital marketing. Providing material or socializing about the other side of the Canva application is expected to stimulate and motivate students at Sma Muhammadiyah 01 Surakarta to further explore material regarding Graphic Design quickly, reliably and easily. (5) and it is hoped that it can increase the skills of high school students and students. Muhammadiyah 01

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.

Особливості розвитку соціальнопобутових навичок у старшокласників з інтелектуальними порушеннями

The article analyzes the content bases of the development of social and household skills in high school students with intellectual disabilities, in particular, the theoretical aspects of the formation of significant social and household skills are highlighted. to independent life, activities in society and further family life. Quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the empirical study showed that the largest number of students with intellectual disabilities in the 5th (58.33%) and 10th (61.11%) classes showed an average level of social and everyday skills, in particular, a superficial analysis of the rules of behavior is characteristic for them in the micro and macro environment, not the ability to assert oneself; lack of desire and desire to improve one's own skills in household and social activities with peers and in the family; superficiality of moral and volitional qualities; situational manifestation of positive emotions and lack of stability of motivation; displaying positive, superficial and unstable behavioral skills in interpersonal relationships during various activities; inability to organize independent life and daily life; spontaneous use of known social and household skills in life situations; not monitoring your own health. The teaching staff of the school (55.56%) and the children's parents (63.64%) assigned this level of high school students with intellectual disabilities. A low level was established in students of the 5th (36.11%) grade, and a sufficient level - in the 10th (61.11%) grade. The development of social and everyday skills in high school students with intellectual disabilities in the educational process is possible during educational, corrective and developmental and educational classes. The entire educational process allows children to form permanent skills of practical preparation for life and behavior in the family and in the social environment. The considered skills mainly improve the level of psychophysical development and make it possible to develop the social adaptation and integration of children.

Teaching Mathematics with the Assistance of an AI Chatbot to Enhance Mathematical Thinking Skills for High School Students

The paper introduces the concepts of thinking and mathematical thinking, emphasizing the significance of mathematical thinking in problem-solving and the development of mathematical skills. It elaborates on the process of mathematization, highlighting its role in fostering problem-solving abilities. Furthermore, the article discusses Teaching with the assistance of an AI Chatbot, the objectives of high school mathematics programs, and presents the Teaching Process in Mathematics with the assistance of an AI Chatbot to develop mathematical thinking skills for students. This process includes steps such as defining goals, logging into the AI Chatbot, identifying learning tasks, problem-solving, learning, application and experience, assessment, conclusion, analysis, inference, and mathematical problem-solving. The integration of the AI Chatbot is emphasized, creating a dynamic learning environment that supports students. The AI Chatbot not only provides knowledge but also stimulates curiosity and creativity, helping students understand and apply mathematics to real-world scenarios. The paper provides scientific insights into the application of AI technology in mathematics education, supporting the learning process and developing the mathematical thinking of high school students.

Powtoon Assisted Glasser Model To Improve Writing Skills in High School Students

This study aims to improve the writing skills of SMA Negeri 1 Lintongnihuta students by using the glasser model with the help of local wisdom-based powtoon applications. This type of research is Classroom Action Research (PTK), in this case the teacher as the implementer of learning while the researcher as an observer. This research design uses the Kemmis and Mc model. Taggart. This research was carried out in the odd semester of the 2023/2024 academic year, namely in July. The subjects of this research were class X students at SMA Negeri 1 Lintongnihuta, consisting of 28 students. The object of research is students' writing skills. Data collection techniques use tests and observation. Data were analyzed descriptively and presented in table form. The results showed that there was an increase in students' writing skills, the average value of writing skills in the first cycle of the first meeting was 65.45 and the second meeting was 68.05. In cycle II the average writing skills score for the first meeting was 70.65 and the second meeting was 89.5. This means that improving learning outcomes by using the glasser model with the help of the local wisdom-based powtoon application can improve the writing skills of class X senior high school students.

The Effectiveness of the Short Story Writing Program in Developing Students' Creative Writing Skills

This research is motivated by the low ability of creative writing. Students still find it difficult to write literary works, especially short stories. This study aims to analyze the effect of the short story writing program on the creative writing skills of high school students. Analysis was carried out on aspects of word choice (shape, synonyms, collocation) and aspects of creativity in making short stories (fluency, flexibility, originality and elaboration). The method used in this research is quasi-experimental. The instrument used is a test of creative writing skills and indicators for assessing aspects of word choice and creativity. Research participants consisted of 250 high school students. The number of samples was divided into 125 students in the experimental group and 125 students in the control group. Data were analyze using descriptive statistics, t test, analysis of variance test (ANOVA) to investigate significant differences between the means and calculate the effect size using SPSS. The results of the study show that short story writing programs can improve students' creative writing skills. The improvement of students' short story writing skills can be seen in the improvement in the quality of writing from several aspects, namely the aspect of word choice (forms, synonyms, collocations) and aspects of creativity in making short stories (fluency, flexibility, originality and elaboration). From the results of the study it can be concluded that this creative writing program can improve the ability to write short stories.

Investigation of the 21st Century Skills of High School Students Under State Protection and Care

The aim of this study is to research the 21st century skills of high school students who are under state protection and care. To collect data, “Demographic Information Form” and “Multi-Dimensional 21st Century Skills Scale” were used In the study utilizing the survey model. The population of this study is comprised of the high school students staying in 23 different CHSs located in 12 different cities in the Marmara and Central Anatolian Regions. The data were collected from 455 students. In the analysis of the quantitative data, from among the non-parametric tests, Mann Whitney U-test, Kruskal Wallis H-test and Spearman Rho correlation analysis were used with SPSS 23.0 program package. As a result of the study, the scores taken by the students from the whole scale and its subscales were found to be high. The students’ 21st century skills were found to be varying significantly in favour the female students, the students who are never or rarely absent from school, the students participating in- and out-of-school social activities, the students who take advantage of information-communication technologies to reinforce their formal learning at school and the students who regularly meet a relative from his/her family. This study enabled us to see the deficiencies in 21st century skills of children in need of protection and showed us that children should be supported in the development of these skills.

PENGEMBANGAN KETERAMPILAN BERFIKIR KRITIS PADA REMAJA MELALUI PENERAPAN METODE DEBAT

In a research journal focusing on community service programs aimed at developing critical thinking skills through debate methods in high schools, the research results indicate that this program has significantly enhanced the critical thinking abilities, speaking skills, and argumentation skills of male and female students. The program has provided valuable experiences in research, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of complex issues. Participants in the program have also reported improvements in their ability to communicate clearly and assertively, boosting their confidence in expressing their opinions and effectively responding to questions and counterarguments.Throughout the debate process, students have had the opportunity to delve into specific topics, aiding them in better comprehending complex issues. This, in turn, contributes to more critical assessments and better decision-making across various aspects of life.Expanding the implementation of this program to various high schools is expected to assist more students in developing crucial critical thinking skills vital for both education and daily life. Continuous monitoring and evaluation are essential to continually enhance the program's effectiveness. Additionally, providing more supportive resources, such as books, access to literature, and in-depth training for educators, is necessary to elevate the program's quality.Consequently, this community service program has brought about significant positive impacts by enhancing the critical thinking skills, speaking abilities, and argumentation skills of high school students, preparing them to face future challenges.

INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ANGER MANAGEMENT SKILLS PSYCHOEDUCATION PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BASED ON COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) based anger management psychoeducation program on the anger management skills of high school students. While the independent variable of the study is the anger management psychoeducation program based on CBT, the dependent variable is the trait anger level, anger inside, anger outside, and anger control scores determined by the Trait Anger-Anger Expression Style Scale of the adolescents. The sample of the study consists of 10th and 11th grade volunteer students studying at Ahlat Selçuklu Anatolian High School. In this study, which consists of experimental and control groups an experimental design was used; pre-test, post-test, and follow-up tests were applied. Among the volunteer students, 10 participants were randomly assigned to the experimental group and 10 participants to the control group. While the program developed by the researcher was applied to the experimental group for seven weeks, no application was made to the control group. While collecting the data of the study, the “Trait Anger-Anger Style Scale” was used. Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare the pretest and posttest scores of the experimental and control groups, and Wilcoxon Singed to compare the pretest and posttest, the posttest and follow-up test of the experimental group, and the pretest and posttest of the control group, and the posttest and follow-up test. Ranks test was used. Analysis of the research was carried out using the IBM SPSS 22.0 package program. As a result of the study, it was observed that there was a significant difference in the levels of trait anger, anger inside, anger outside, anger control levels of the participants in the experimental group, which are sub-dimensions of STAS. In the control group, there was no significant difference in any of the sub-dimensions. It can be said that the developed program has a positive effect. The findings were examined within the scope of the literature and it is thought that it will contribute to the literature by presenting practical suggestions in the study.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0078/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Development of PJBL-Based Physics Edu Media to Improve The 21st Century Learning Skills of High School Students

The purpose of this research was to create physics teaching resources that would enhance students' 21st century skills in renewable energy. The RD approach was used in conjunction with data collection methods including both test and non-test modes. This study involved three validators who assessed the learning materials from the perspectives of both material and media aspects. According to the assessment results, the material aspect received a rating of 'very good,' whereas the media aspect scored 'good.' The enhancement of 21st century learning competencies was gauged through pretest and posttest evaluation, revealing a rise in critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, use of ICTs, as well as life and career skills. The study determined that the PjBL-Based Physics Edu learning materials could serve as a reliable instructional tool for teaching renewable energy topics with moderate effectiveness.

Analysis of the correlation between critical thinking and metacognitive skills of senior high school students in biology Jeneponto Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

There is a need to map the connection between critical thinking and metacognitive skills of high school students so that educators can determine learning steps to help students obtain optimal learning outcomes and 21st-century skills. The research objective is to Examine the relationship between high school biology students' metacognitive abilities and critical thinking education. It is a quantitative-correlational study. The research sample was 230 grade XI students pursuing science specialization obtained by purposive random sampling from Jeneponto Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The research instrument used is an examination formatted as an essay that has been confirmed by professionals. The research data is the value of critical thinking and metacognitive skills from the results of taking tests in the form of essays. The method of data analysis was used through linear regression analysis using SPSS 23 for Windows. The study's findings indicate a strong correlation between critical thinking and metacognitive abilities of high school students in biology education with a significance value of 0.000 (p ˂ 0.05). It can be seen that critical thinking skills contribute 68.6% to students' metacognitive skills. Therefore, this research finds that there is a substantial correlation between high school biology students' metacognitive abilities and critical thinking. Teachers can use the research findings to identify instructional strategies that foster critical thinking in order to help students become more independent and metacognitive.

The Importance of Digital Literacy in Improving Students' Skills in English

Pandemic Indonesia believes that Indonesians still experience "technology stuttering", especially in the education sector, where technology is scarce due to the availability of technological equipment. The phenomenon of pandemic situations makes online learning difficult for teachers and students because they do not have enough skills to implement online learning. This affects the quality of the learning process and the results of students in school, especially in English subjects. The purpose of this study is to observe the digital literacy skills of high school students in Bengkulu. This study was based on descriptive qualitative semi-structured interviews to investigate 21 students. The use of digital literacy in learning English was used in those interviews, and the results of the interviews are discussed in the journal. Digital literacy is a student's ability to search for information on the Internet. In addition, digital literacy allows students to choose information carefully. This study shows the student's ability to find appropriate information in their English material. In addition, this study explains the importance of digital literacy, especially for ESL students, and how to use English digital literacy in the post-pandemic situation in Indonesia.