State Junior Research Articles

THE INFLUENCE OF GREEN COCONUT WATER (COCOS NUCIFERA LINN VARIETY. VIRIDIS) ON THE REDUCTION OF MENSTRUAL PAIN (DYSMENORRHEA) IN FEMALE STUDENTS OF MTSS BABUN NAJAH BANDA ACEH

Menstruation marks the onset of a woman's reproductive phase. Dysmenorrhea is a common issue among young women, often affecting their daily routines. To alleviate dysmenorrhea symptoms, various approaches, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological, have been explored. One such non-pharmacological method involves consuming green coconut water, which is rich in calcium, magnesium, and vitamin C. This research aims to assess the impact of green coconut water (Cocos nucifera Linn variety Viridis) on reducing menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) among students at Babun Najah Islamic State Junior High School in Banda Aceh. This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group. The research population comprised 65 students, with 15 respondents participating in the study. Data collection took place from May 1st to 20th, 2023. The Wilcoxon test results for the pretest conducted on the first day yielded a mean score of 5.133, while the posttest on the third day resulted in a mean score of 0.733, with a significance value of 0.000, indicating a reduction in menstrual pain. The findings of this research suggest that the consumption of green coconut water (Cocos nucifera Linn variety Viridis) can effectively reduce dysmenorrhea among students at Babun Najah Islamic State Junior High School in Banda Aceh. It is recommended that respondents consider incorporating green coconut water into their routines to alleviate dysmenorrhea pain.

PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR MENULIS NARRATIVE TEXT MELALUI METODE CONTEXTUAL TEACHING LEARNING (CTL) KELAS IX A SMP NEGERI 4 PRACIMANTORO

This is a Classroom Action Research (CAR) study. The research subjects are 27 students in Grade IX-A at State Junior High School 4 Pracimantoro. Data collection techniques include written tests, observation, and documentation. The research procedure is conducted through two cycles, each consisting of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. CTL consist of 4 steps, they are invitation, eksploration, explaining and solution also action taking. Invitation consists of material explanation and discussion. Exploration consists of making a group, share a series pictures to each group about narrative text, observation also discussion and arrange a series pictures. Explanation and solution consists presentation of the group discussion result after doing observation and analysis then other group give respond also take summary from the discussion. Action taking consist expressing opinion, asking and answer and give suggestion that have relation with solving problem. The research results were able to answer the research question, which was to improve the narrative writing skills in each cycle. In the initial stage, the class had an average score of 50.59 with a mastery percentage of 7.41% (2 students). In Cycle I, meeting I, the average score improved to 61.33 with a mastery percentage of 25.93% (7 students). In Cycle I, meeting II, the average score further increased to 68.92 with a mastery percentage of 44.44% (12 students). In Cycle II, meeting I, the class achieved an average score of 74.15 with a mastery percentage of 70.37% (19 students), while in Cycle II, meeting II, the average score was 77.41 with a mastery percentage of 88.89% (24 students).

Strategi Kepala Sekolah dalam peningkatan kedisiplinan peserta didik di SMP Negeri 2 Plandaan Jombang

This research is a qualitative research and the subject of this research is the principal and students. Data are obtained through observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis was carried out using qualitative analysis. The results showed that (1) The principal's strategy in disciplining students in state junior high schools 2 Plandaan, carried out by planning in creating empathic behavior, organizing by prioritizing good communication, implementing learning discipline activities; coaching and supervision of teacher performance, providing motivation, awarding and evaluating learning discipline activities. (2) obstacles in the principal's strategy in disciplining students at SMP Negeri 2 Plandaan are accompanied by the lack of parental attention and the lack of awareness of students accepted by students, Different student backgrounds. Communicating with Parents of Learners, Educational Media and educational environment. Keywords: principal strategy, discipline.

Implementation of the Independent Learning (Merdeka Belajar) Curriculum in Physical Education Sports and Health Subjects in Public Junior High Schools in Sleman District

The research objectives are to find out: (1) Implementation of Merdeka Belajar Curriculum in Physical Education, Sports and Health subjects at State Junior High Schools in Sleman Regency. (2) Obstacles in the implementation of Merdeka Belajar Curriculum in Physical Education, Sports and Health subjects at State Junior High Schools in Sleman Regency. (3) Solutions made to overcome the obstacles to the implementation of the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum in Physical Education, Sports and Health subjects. The method used mixed research. The subjects of this study were principals and Physical Education, Sports and Health teachers in public junior high schools in Sleman Regency which were taken based on random sampling. The instruments used were interviews and questionnaires. The data analysis techniques used were qualitative and quantitative. Research results: (1) Implementation of Merdeka Belajar Curriculum in Physical Education, Sports and Health subjects in State Junior High Schools in Sleman Regency is in the sufficient and good categories, namely 50.00%. State Junior High Schools in Sleman Regency have implemented the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum in stages, and have implemented Project-Based Learning which is one of the learning activities in the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum. (2) The obstacles in the implementation of the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum in the Physical Education, Sports and Health subject in State Junior High Schools in Sleman Regency are that teachers are still difficult to instill the 6 characters of the Pancasila Student Profile to students with the various characteristics that each student has. In addition, from the observations made by researchers, it can also be seen that teachers have not been able to get out of their comfort zone in teaching, as it can be seen that in teaching they are still comfortable with using the method and the teacher's lack of ability to use learning media, this can be seen when the teacher teaches mostly only explaining the material and then giving assignments to students. (3) The solution carried out in the implementation of the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum in Physical Education, Sports and Health subjects at State Junior High Schools in Sleman Regency is that teachers look for information or references about learning assessments and regularly attend training on the implementation of the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum held.

Zonation system in admission of new student at state secondary school in Indonesia: how predictable to learning success

Introduction. A new student acceptance model with the zoning system raises various problems, including the unequal number of public schools in an area causing students to experience barriers to obtaining a proper education. The decrease in motivation and achievement of students is because the selection is only based on zoning, and the achievements of prospective students at the previous education level are not considered. Students fail to enter superior schools because they are outside the zone. The distribution of quality public schools are not evenly distributed, causing limited choices and causing the implementation of the principle of justice in access to education services – lack of readiness of local governments in setting zones.Aim. From the problems above, this study aims to find differences in learning achievement in terms of admission, predict learning achievement from elementary school to junior high school, and determine graduation document predictions with a zoning system on student achievement.Research methodology and methods. The research used a quantitative approach from October 2021 to March 2022. The research sample was 356 students who entered the 2018 state junior high school and graduated from the 2020 school year junior high school. The sampling technique for this study used proportional random sampling. Determining the size of the research sample was done by considering the pathways for accepting new students: the zoning path, the achievement path, the affirmation path, and the parent transfer path. Data analysis used ANOVA and multiple regression analysis at a significance level of 5%.Results and scientific novelty. The results showed no difference in the average report cards of junior high school students when viewed from the path when they entered the junior high school through the zoning system. The results of one-way ANOVA obtained F = 1.298 with a significance level of 0.275. The differences in the entry paths of students to junior high school, namely from the zoning pathway, academic and non-academic achievement pathways, affirmation pathways, and parental transfer paths, are proven not to affect their learning achievement in junior high schools. There is a linear regression from students’ learning achievement in elementary school to students’ learning achievement in junior high school. The partial and simultaneous tests show that it is not proven that learning achievement in elementary school affects learning achievement in junior high school. When they graduate from elementary school, students’ learning achievement has a weak predictive power on students’ learning achievement in junior high school. The national primary school-based school examination average, elementary school report card average, and elementary school examination average, used as entry requirements to junior high school in the zoning system, only have a predictive power of 1.4–2,7%.Practical significance. Parents can use this research to make decisions on their child’s education. Parents do not need to worry about the zoning system implemented by the government in accepting new students because the zoning system does not affect children’s achievements at the level of education they take. The school must also implement education systems and policies properly so that the quality of education in each institution is maintained so that parents do not worry about choosing a place for their child’s education.

PENGARUH REINFORCEMENT TERHADAP KEDISIPLINAN BELAJAR SISWA DI SMP NEGERI 05 BALIKPAPAN

This paper argues about the relationship between reinforcement and learning discipline of State Junior High School (SMPN) 5 Balikpapan students. As for the background in this research is the importance of reinforcement in the sense of positive or negative reinforcement in the process of creating student learning discipline. The problems discussed in this thesis can be formulated in the form of questions, namely how is reinforcement At SMP Negeri 5 Balikpapan, how is student learning discipline at SMP Negeri 5 Balikpapan, and is there a relationship between reinforcement. Based on the results of the research analyzed, it shows that the reinforcement given by the teachers of SMP Negeri 5 Balikpapan is in the very high category with a frequency of 55. 56%. The remaining 5. 56% are in the high category, 5. 56% are in the medium category, 1. 85% are in the low category. Meanwhile, the level of learning discipline of SMP 5 Balikpapan students is in the high category with a frequency of 7. 41. The remaining 5.56% is in the very high category, 3.70% is in the medium category and 3.70% is in the low category. Because the frequency results obtained at all levels are almost the same, it can be concluded that the learning discipline of SMP 05 Balikpapan students is in the high category. The results of the hypothesis test show that there is no relationship between reinforcement and student discipline at SMP Negeri 5 Balikpapan with a product moment correlation coefficient (r) of 0.606 in the interpretation table of correlation data, which is at a level between 0. 600-0. 800 the correlation is in the high category. The table value of the correlation coefficient for 5% is 0.666 and at a significance level of 1% is 0. 789. With the r count r table. Thus, it is concluded that there is no correlation between reinforcement and student discipline at SMP Negeri 05 Balikpapan.

Manajemen Sarana Dan Prasarana Pendidikan Untuk Meningkatkan Mutu Pembelajaran Di Sekolah

The aim of the research is to describe the management of educational facilities and infrastructure to improve the quality of learning at Pamekasan 6 State Junior High School. The research method is qualitative through a case study approach. Data collection techniques: interviews, observation, and documentation. Data processing techniques: reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. Wetness engineering data: credibility and confirmability. The research results show: (1) planning: collecting analysis of facility and infrastructure needs. (2). Procurement: purchasing items that prioritize learning needs. (3) inventory: recording goods in the inventory book. (4) maintenance: cleaning classroom facilities and building maintenance. (5) removal: throwing away items that are unfit and do not meet the criteria.

The Existence of Teacher Leadership and School Climate Impact on Teacher Performance

This research aims to determine the influence of teacher leadership and school climate on the performance of high school (SMP) teachers. This type of research uses a quantitative approach through path analysis. The sample consisted of 80 Medan 35 State Junior High School (SMP) teachers. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire. The research results show: (1) Teacher leadership directly affects the learning climate in schools; the better the teacher leads the class, the better the learning climate created in the school environment. (2) Teacher leadership directly affects teacher performance; the better the teacher's leadership, the more the teacher's performance will also increase. (3) School climate has a direct positive effect on teacher performance, meaning that the better the school climate, the higher the teacher performance. (4) Teacher leadership indirectly affects teacher performance through the school climate because the teacher leads the class better and can work well together, internally and externally. A good school climate will be created. The school atmosphere will feel comfortable and peaceful when the members can work together, which ultimately results in a good performance for the teacher.

Revitalizing Science Education: Teachers' Response to Embedding Adat Bersendi Syara' and Syara' Bersendi Kitabullah Values into the Learning Process

Purpose of the study: The primary objective of this research was to comprehensively examine the teachers' reactions and responses towards the implementation of Adat Bersendi Syara' and Syara' Bersendi Kitabullah values within the context of science subjects.
 Methodology: This study employs a descriptive quantitative research approach, targeting the entire teacher population of State Junior High School 1 Muaro Jambi, comprising 36 teachers. Using purposive sampling, 19 teachers were selected as the research sample. The research utilized a non-test instrument, namely a questionnaire, to gauge teacher responses. Data analysis was carried out through descriptive statistical tests.
 Main Findings: Based on the research, it is evident that teachers at State Junior High School 1 Muaro Jambi exhibited a highly favorable response, 52.6%. These findings indicate a positive reception among teachers regarding integrating Adat Bersendi Syara' and Syara' Bersendi Kitabullah values into the junior high school science curriculum.
 Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this research is that by focusing on integrating culture and religious values, this research can accommodate the diversity of cultures and beliefs in the school environment. This can create an inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and can identify themselves in the context of learning. Therefore, this research will complement previous studies.

STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES OF UTILIZING HELLO ENGLISH APPLICATION FOR ENGLISH VOCABULARY LEARNING: A QUALITATIVE CASE STUDY

Nowadays the use of technology media is inevitable in EFL classrooms. However, the study pertaining to the use of the Hello application that focuses on learning vocabulary is still relatively limited. Therefore, this study aims to explore students' perspectives on using the Hello English application for English vocabulary learning. This research used a qualitative case study. The data were collected through interviews, observation, and document reviews from the 9th-grade students at a state junior high school in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia. The data were then analyzed using thematic analysis. The result revealed two main themes: the benefits and concerns associated with using the Hello English application for vocabulary learning. The students perceived benefits of the application including improving their understanding, pronunciation, and expansion of English vocabulary, along with enjoyable learning experiences. However, students encountered challenges, such as technical difficulties and struggles with advanced games. In addition, the students overcame these issues with the assistance of others. The study might have implications on the understanding of the enactment in using the technological application for EFL vocabulary learning.

Description of Teacher Responses to the Implementation of Student Process Skills Portfolio Assessment

Purpose of the study: This research aims to describe the response of science subject teachers to the assessment of students' process skills portfolios.
 Methodology: The research method used in this research is mixed, namely a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. The research design chosen was a sequential explanatory design. This design was selected because quantitative research was carried out first and followed by qualitative methods. This design ensures that the quantitative data obtained is strengthened with qualitative data. Quantitative data analysis techniques are carried out using descriptive statistics. Meanwhile, qualitative data was analyzed based on Miles and Huberman's theory. The instrument used to collect quantitative data is a questionnaire sheet to measure teacher responses in portfolio assessment. Meanwhile, qualitative data was obtained from interviews and documentation studies on relevant problems. The population of this research is schools in Jambi Luar Kota District. The research sample is science subject teachers. The sampling technique used was cluster random sampling.
 Main Findings: The results obtained are the teacher's response in State Junior High School 1 Muaro Jambi superior to State Junior High School 1 Atap Pematang Jering.
 Novelty/Originality of this study: The urgency of this research is seen from the importance of assessment in learning activities, which is a tool for measuring student abilities and evaluating the education system. The background of this research is limited by the sample involved being only science subject teachers, and the population chosen is the Jambi Luar Kota sub-district.

The relationship of physical activity and diet with obesity in State Junior High School 4 students in Malang City

Obesity is caused when calorie intake is greater than calories burned, causing the body to store unused calories in the form of fat. Physical activity is body movement caused by muscles. while diet is an attempt to regulate the amount and type of food. So the purpose of this study is to identify the correlation between physical activity and eating patterns with obesity in students of State Junior High School 4 Malang City. This study used a quantitative method, namely measuring height and weight in order to obtain a body mass index as a guideline for obesity classification. To find out the physical activity of the research respondents used the PAQ-A questionnaire, while eating patterns were assisted by a 24-hour Food Recall questionnaire. The sample in this study were 20 respondents who were obese at State Junior High School 4 Malang City. The results of the data analysis using the sperm correlation test showed that there was a significant relationship between physical activity (X1) and obesity (Y), namely Y = -047+021. There is a significant relationship between diet (X2) and obesity (Y), namely Y = 261+042. The results of multiple regression analysis showed that there was a significant relationship between physical activity and obesity, namely Y = 37.722 – 0.191 (X1) + 0.007 (X2). obesity variable of 0.007. Based on the t test, it was obtained tcount of physical activity of 675 and eating pattern of 167 with sig. <0.05, therefore reject H0 with the conclusion that physical activity variables and eating patterns have an effect.

Analysis of Students' Problem Solving Ability on Set Material According to Polya Model

Students' mathematical problem solving ability is very influential on learning outcomes that can be implemented in everyday life. However, the facts in the field show that students' mathematical problem solving skills are still low. The purpose of this research is to analyze student difficulties in set material in terms of problem solving theory according to Polya's model. The method used is descriptive qualitative, with data obtained through a test instrument of mathematical problem solving ability on set material with the applied subjects, namely 32 seventh grade students from one of the State Junior High Schools in Cipeundeuy District. Based on the results obtained, the students' ability to solve math problems based on polya steps is high. However, there were still some errors in the results of student answers in solving problem solving questions, including: not writing down what was known, what was asked, and not describing these elements, the process of planning problem solving was not systematic, not understanding the problem, errors in internal calculation of answers and conclusions which are not in accordance with the results of the solution.

Impact of self-efficacy and math anxiety on the mathematical communication ability of 7-grade students

The primary aim of this study is to assess the influence of self-efficacy and math anxiety on the proficiency of mathematical communication among Class VII students enrolled in State Junior High Schools within the Depok District. The research methodology is quantitative, employing an ex-post facto correlational descriptive approach. The study encompasses the entire population of Class VII students across all State Junior High Schools within the Depok District, with a sample size of 190 students selected through cluster random sampling. Data collection involves employing questionnaires to gauge students' self-efficacy and math anxiety levels, alongside descriptive tests to evaluate their aptitude in mathematical communication. Preceding the analysis, preliminary tests are conducted to assess linearity and multicollinearity. The data analysis procedure encompasses multiple regression analysis and t and F tests to ascertain both individual and collective impacts. The findings reveal the absence of a discernible impact from self-efficacy and math anxiety on the mathematical communication skills of Class VII students in State Junior High Schools in the Depok District. For subsequent researchers, it is recommended to carefully consider the construction of questionnaire statements to ensure their comprehensibility among students.

The Role of Islamic Religious Education Teacher in Preventing Radicalism in State Junior High Schools

The purpose of this study was to analyze and describe the role of PAI teachers in preventing radicalism in SMP Negeri 1 Gondang and to analyze and describe the strategies of PAI teachers in preventing radicalism in SMP Negeri 1 Gondang. The approach used in this study is to use a qualitative approach to the type of case study research. Data collection is done by observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques include data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. From the research conducted, it can be concluded as follows: 1). The role of the Islamic Religious Education Teacher in Preventing Radicalism in Gondang 1 Public Middle School, namely, a) The teacher as a motivator for students, b) The teacher as a guide for understanding moral values, c) Doing good habituation by carrying out positive activities, d) Teacher as an evaluator. 2). The strategy for PAI teachers to prevent radicalism in Gondang 1 Public Middle School, namely, a) Through PAI learning in class, b) Through religious and extracurricular activities.

PENGARUH SELF-EFFICACY TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA SISWA SMP

This research aims to determine the effect of self-efficacy on the learning outcomes of grade VIII mathematics students of State Junior High School. This type of research is ex post facto, using a quantitative approach. The population in this study was grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Ndona. The sample in this study was 24 grade VIII B students. The instrument used is a questionnaire. Technical data analysis uses simple regression analysis. Based on the tests conducted, it show a significant influence between self-efficacy and the learning outcomes of grade VIII mathematics students at SMP Negeri 1 Ndona. The conclusion of this study is that there is a significant influence of self-efficacy on students' mathematics learning outcomes. It shows that 61.2% of learning outcomes are influenced by self-efficacy, while 38.8% are influenced by other factors not discussed in this study.

Conflict Among Groups of Students: A Case Study of Langowan 3 State Junior High School

This research was conducted at SMP Negeri 3 Langowan and focused on managing the conflict among students. It could be described as follows: (1) the types of conflict between groups of students, (2) how the strategies of the headmaster in managing the conflict. This investigation used a qualitative approach. The techniques of collecting data were: (1) observation, (2) interview, (3) document study, (4) and compilation of the three techniques (triangulation). The research instruments were the researcher herself, field notes, and interview guidelines. The obtained data was analyzed by following: (1) coding, (2) data reduction, (3) data display, (4) data verification, and then the data verification, was done as follows: (a) credibility, (b) transferability, (c) dependability. Based on data analysis, the findings were as follows: 1. The types of conflict among 14 groups of students: (1) a group of clever students insulted then a group of less clever students, (2) another group of students was playing gane the other group of students interrupted the play, (3) different opinion in discussion among groups of students, (4) one student in a group attack a student in another group caused conflict between the groups, (5) conflict between groups because one student of the group moved into the other group. 2. Based on research funding, most teachers at SMP Negeri 3 were interviewed, and according to them, the funding results were true. The strategies used by the headmaster to handle the conflict among groups of students are (a) trust to solve the problem to the teacher who became picket, (b) if it was not solved then trust it to OSIS, (c) and then to the special teacher, counselor, (d) and then the lost, would be solved by the headmaster by using problem-solving approached.

Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah dan Iklim Sekolah Terhadap Kinerja Guru SMP Negeri Kota Jambi

This study aims to reveal the relationship between the principal's leadership and school climate on the performance of teachers of SMP Negeri Kota Jambi. The research method used was a Korean study with a sample of 220 people using theecnik cluster random Simpling. The research instruments used are rating scales and Likert Scale model questionnaires that have been tested for validity and reliability. The research data were analyzed using pearsoncorrelation and regression techniques. The results of the data analysis showed that: (1) the principal's leadership contributed significantly to teacher performance by 24.4%. The results of the principal's leadership achievement level are in the good category, so that the increase in the principal's leadership is directly proportional to the increase in teacher performance; (2) School climate contributes significantly to teacher performance 36.9%. Furthermore, the results of the analysis of the description of climate variable data of Jambi City State Junior High School are generally known to be still in the conducive category with a score of 86.83%, so that it can be seen that the built school climate is able to provide comfort for teachers in doing their work; (3) The principal's leadership and the school climate together contribute to teacher performance by 51.6%. The better the leadership exercised by the principal, the more conducive the school climate is, and the better the teacher performance, data analysis shows that teacher performance is significantly influenced by the principal's leadership and school climate, both individually and collectively.

Indonesian language teachers’ teaching performance and students’ learning outcomes

Teachers are an important component in modern society because they have a very extraordinary role in the lives of children, especially in the early years of their development. This study aimed to describe the teaching performance of Indonesian language teachers and how it affects the Indonesian language learning outcomes of state junior high school students of Merauke, Indonesia. To achieve this goal, the researchers used a quantitative approach with a survey research design. Data on the teaching performance of Indonesian language teachers were obtained by distributing a survey questionnaire to students who had been designated as respondents, while data on students’ learning outcomes were obtained by getting their academic transcripts. Obtained data were statistically analyzed using the software statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 21. The results showed that the teaching performance of Indonesian language teachers has a significant positive effect on the learning outcomes of the state junior high school students of Merauke, Indonesia. The result indicated the importance of the school principals to focus their efforts to improve the teaching performance of Indonesian language teachers in order that students’ learning outcomes are adequately addressed.

Analysis of Numerical Literacy Ability of Junior High School Students in View of Adversity Quotient and Gender

The government's new policy of changing the National Examination (UN) to the National Assessment (AN), requires all students in Indonesia to have competence, one of which is numeracy literacy. In describing this numeracy literacy ability, it can be viewed from all aspects, one of which is: Adversity Quotient (AQ). This study aims to describe the differences in the numeracy abilities of junior high school students in terms of the Adversity Quotient between male and female students. This research is a descriptive qualitative research, with a research subject of 6 eighth-grade students of one of the State Junior High Schools in Depok. The instruments used were test and non-test instruments, namely written tests, questionnaires, and interviews. This study uses data analysis techniques, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The research findings indicate that both male and female climber students demonstrate high numeracy literacy skills by fulfilling all the indicators. Camper students, show moderate numeracy literacy skills, with males fulfilling two indicators and females fulfilling one indicator. As for quitter students, they exhibit low numeracy literacy skills as they do not fulfill any of the indicators. The difference between men and women of each type is only in the completion steps and explaining the reasons for each answer they choose.