Level Of Student Understanding Research Articles

Application of PLS SEM in Evaluations of Mathematics Statistics II Course Online Learning

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the education sector includes the learning system that cannot be conducted directly (offline). With the change in the learning system, it is necessary to evaluate whether the implemented online learning system can run well and provide results as expected. The level of student satisfaction is one of the factors that can be used to evaluate online learning. This study analyzed the student satisfaction level with online learning for the Mathematics Statistics II course at the Mathematics Department of Andalas University, related to service quality by lecture and the level of student understanding. Data analysis was conducted using causal modeling, namely Partial Least Square Structural Equations Modeling (PLS-SEM). By using The PLS-SEM, it is known that there is a significant and positive effect of service quality on student satisfaction in the Mathematics Statistics II course. In addition, the service quality also affects the understanding level significantly and positively. However, the level of student understanding has no significant effect on the level of student satisfaction. The coefficient of determination (R2) from the structural model of student satisfaction toward the Mathematics Statistics II course online learning is 0.774. This value indicates that the resulting model is good because it has relatively high accuracy.

The Influence of Dakwah Through Social Media Toward Student Understanding of Islam

In this era of technology that continues to develop, it cannot be denied that the development is also supported by developments of the realm of information and communication. Social media is an important medium in making this happen. In social media, there is various content that can be watched by all people, especially students, which brings both good and bad impacts. Apart from all that, the (Religius Proselytizing) here has an opportunity to balance the development of information technology by utilizing the social media as a means of supporting dakwah. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of dakwah content through social media on the level of student understanding of Islam. This research method uses a quantitative descriptive approach by taking a questionnaire in data collection and then analyzing it by simple linear regression analysis to determine the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable. The result of this study is a significance value of 0.000 which is smaller than 0.05 with a simple linear regression equation Y = 0.372 + 0.831 X. The results of the model feasibility test (F test) also show the calculated F value of 194.005 > F. From all the results obtained It was found that a conclusion can be drawn that there is an effect of dakwah content disseminated through social media toward student’s understanding of Islam, as evidenced by a significance value of 0.000 which is smaller than 0.05.

PENGELOLAAN PEMBELAJARAN DISCOVERY UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR TINGKAT TINGGI PADA SISWA DI SEKOLAH DASAR

The purpose of this study is to describe the management of Discovery Learning onalternative energy materials to improve the high-level thinking skills of fourth gradestudents at SD Negeri Bintoro 5 Demak.The research method used is descriptive qualitative method. This research was conducted at SD Bintoro 5 Demak. This study used purposive sampling technique, the sample in this study was selected for class IV SD Bintoro 5 Demak. Data collection techniques used are tests, observations, interviews and documentation. The data analysis technique used quantitative descriptive analysis.The result of the research is that the management of Discovery Learning which consists of planning and implementation has been carried out according to the syntax, while the evaluation is done with tests. Furthermore, the results of children's higher-order thinking skills after participating in learning are very high. The percentage results on analytical skills are 84% in the very good category, the level of student understanding is 87% in the very good category, the problem solving ability is 72% in the good category, the ability to conclude is 86% in the very good category, and the ability to evaluate the findings by 75% with good category. The conclusion of this study is that learning management with the Discovery Learning model can improve students' higher order thinking skills.

Pengembangan Modul Pembelajaran Instalasi Penerangan Listrik di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan

The module is one of the tools used by educators which aims to deliver learning material so that it is easier to learn independently. The background of this research is that the learning process in schools has not been implemented properly, due to the lack of a complete level of use of learning media that is easy for students to understand so that the level of student understanding has not been fulfilled and students have not been able to learn independently. This study aims to produce a valid and practical electric lighting installation learning module at SMK Negeri 2 Padangsidimpuan. This research uses the development research (R&D) method with a model adapted into 4-P consisting of Definition, Design, Development, and Deployment. The subjects of this study were students of class XI TITL at SMK Negeri 2 Padangsidimpuan. Analysis based on research obtained media validation with valid categories and material validation obtained with valid categories. The results of the Practicality test with educator respondents getting results in a very practical category and respondents from class XI TITL SMK Negeri 2 Padangsidimpuan stated that the electric lighting installation learning module was in a very practical category. Thus the electric lighting installation learning module is valid and practical and can be used in the learning process.

Tingkat Pemahaman Siswa dalam Pembelajaran Daring dan Tatap Muka Langsung dalam Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Terhadap Bimbingan TIK Menggunakan Metode Backpropagation

The Covid-19 pandemic has a major impact on the world of education. Government policies to implement Distance Learning (PJJ) have an impact on learning in schools. Increasing ICT competence is needed to support the smooth running of PJJ. One of them is through ICT guidance activities during the Covid-19 Pandemic. SMP Negeri 1 Lengayang carried out online and face-to-face ICT guidance activities during the Covid-19 Pandemic. However, student learning outcomes in online and face-to-face learning have not shown maximum results. Various obstacles arise that affect student learning outcomes. Teachers have difficulty measuring the level of students' understanding of ICT guidance. Predicting the level of understanding of students is important as a measure of learning success during the Covid-19 Pandemic. This study aims to predict the level of understanding of students in online and face-to-face learning during the Covid-19 period, so that it can also help schools to take the right policies to improve the quality of learning for the future. This study uses the Backpropagation method of Artificial Neural Network (ANN). ANN is a part of artificial intelligence that can be used to predict. The data that is managed is a recap of the value of student cognitive learning outcomes during ICT guidance in online and face-to-face learning during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The results of calculations using the Backpropagation method with the Matlab application produce a percentage value for the level of student understanding, so that the accuracy value in prediction is obtained. With the results of testing the predictive accuracy of the level of understanding online and face-to-face with the 3-10-1 pattern, the best accuracy value is 95%. The prediction results can measure the level of students' understanding of learning during the Covid 19 Pandemic towards ICT guidance.

Tingkat Pemahaman Siswa dalam Pembelajaran Daring dan Tatap Muka Langsung dalam Masa Pandemi Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has a major impact on the world of education. Government policies to implement Distance Learning (PJJ) have an impact on learning in schools. Increasing ICT competence is needed to support the smooth running of PJJ. One of them is through ICT guidance activities during the Covid-19 Pandemic. SMP Negeri 1 Lengayang carried out online and face-to-face ICT guidance activities during the Covid-19 Pandemic. However, student learning outcomes in online and face-to-face learning have not shown maximum results. Various obstacles arise that affect student learning outcomes. Teachers have difficulty measuring the level of students' understanding of ICT guidance. Predicting the level of understanding of students is important as a measure of learning success during the Covid-19 Pandemic. This study aims to predict the level of understanding of students in online and face-to-face learning during the Covid-19 period, so that it can also help schools to take the right policies to improve the quality of learning for the future. This study uses the Backpropagation method of Artificial Neural Network (ANN). ANN is a part of artificial intelligence that can be used to predict. The data that is managed is a recap of the value of student cognitive learning outcomes during ICT guidance in online and face-to-face learning during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The results of calculations using the Backpropagation method with the Matlab application produce a percentage value for the level of student understanding, so that the accuracy value in prediction is obtained. With the results of testing the predictive accuracy of the level of understanding online and face-to-face with the 3-10-1 pattern, the best accuracy value is 95%. The prediction results can measure the level of students' understanding of learning during the Covid 19 Pandemic towards ICT guidance

Mathematical Difficulties of 7th Grade MTs Students Analysis in Online Learning Based on The Realm Bloom’s Taxonomy

Online learning is a new alternative for the continuity of learning activities during the Covid-19 period, where learning is carried out online through various media or ICT used. This research aims to see the analyze how difficult students mathematical in working on mathematical problems, especially in quadrilateral and triangular material. The subject of this study were students of class VII at MTs Negeri Kabupaten Bandung Barat. The instrument used were written tests in the form of essays which numbered 5 questions and a student questionnaire via a google form. This research method uses descriptive analysis, to find out the student's mistakes in solving problems. Processing data is calculated in the form of average student scores obtained by analysis used on Taksonomi Bloom cognitive. The results showed that students achievement in the process of solving triangular and quadrilateral problems based on the stage of Taksonomi Bloom is based on the stage of Taksonomi Bloom, namely, at the cognitive stage the most is in stage C5 and C6 there is evaluation and creation, then in C2, C3, and C4 also still less than 60%. Thus it can be seen that the level of student understanding of rectangular and triangular material is still relatively low so that there is difficulty in solving students' problems on rectangular and triangular material based on Taksonomi Bloom stages.
 Keywords: student difficulties, online learning, quadrilateral, and triangular, taxonomy bloom

LEGIT BOLTAS (Learning Gadget Bola Tata Surya) Based on Augmented Reality in SDI Raden Patah Surabaya

The learning process at the elementary school level in Indonesia requires the creativity of educators to improve literacy, learning motivation and effective learning outcomes, especially in natural science (IPA) learning materials, sometimes learning is applied in theory and presented abstractly so that it requires a high level of reasoning. Lack of creativity and application of educators at SDI Raden Patah Surabaya, especially in understanding the material of the Solar System makes learning not conducive, learning outcomes indicators do not experience development so that many students do not understand and are motivated to learn more deeply. This study aims to improve students' motivation and learning outcomes in Natural Sciences (IPA) subjects, especially in the case of the Solar System through the LEGIT BOLTAS media application in fifth-grade students of SDI Raden Patah Surabaya. This type of research is quantitative descriptive with experimental learning methods and using 4-E learning cycle model. The method used is to compare the results of the pretest and posttest data collection techniques to the use of LEGIT BOLTAS media. the application of planetarium media gives an increase in the value of student motivation in learning by 90 %. The result of this study showed that the application of the use of LEGIT BOLTAS (Learning Gadget of Bola Tata Surya) Based on Augmented Reality can increase motivation and learning of fifth-grade students of SDI Raden Patah Surabaya The learning energy used by students is directed to observe, analyze and differentiate the processes of revolution, rotation of the earth and other processes in the Solar System. From the results of this study, it is expected that the level of student understanding will increase in actualizing student creativity in terms of innovation and digitalization.

Building Interest in Agricultural Research Through User Education Activities

Agriculture is a very important sector in supporting the development of Indonesia. One effort to improve agricultural success is through research and development. Various innovations of technology in agriculture as the result of research and development produced by the Indonesian Agency for Agricultural Research and Development. Agricultural information generated needs to be introduced to the younger generation. For that, the Indonesian Centre for Agricultural Library and Technology Dissemination (ICALTD) sought to create collaborations with schools through user education for students. The materials were packaged in accordance with the level of student understanding in the form of audio-visual and printed materials. These activities are expected to provide an understanding of the importance of agriculture to the development of the nation as well as to foster a sense of interest in the world of research. This paper aims to provide an overview of collaboration between ICALTD and the school in library user education activities, particularly in the field of agriculture.

Penerapan Machine Learning dengan Konsep Data Mining Rough Set (Prediksi Tingkat Pemahaman Mahasiswa terhadap Matakuliah)

The Rough Set (RS) method is part of machine learning that analyzes the uncertainty of the dataset used to determine the attributes of important objects (classification). The purpose of this study was to extract information from the rough set using the Rosetta application in predicting cases of students' level of understanding of the course. The attributes used are communication (F1), learning atmosphere (F2), learning media (F3), appearance (F4), and teaching methods (F5). Sources of data obtained from the output of the Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1255 (1). https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1255/1/012005. The results of the application of the Rough Set method in determining the prediction of the level of student understanding of the course, produce new knowledge, namely learning outcomes based on the subject. There are 15 Reductions with 90 Generate Rules. But overall, the attributes that affect the level of student understanding of the subject are communication (F1) and learning media (F3)

Level of student understanding in solving geometry problems based on taxonomy of SOLO (Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes)

This research aimed to determine and classify the level of student understanding in solving geometry problems with taxonomy of SOLO (Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes). The material been examined was the geometry of planes and spaces. This research was a type of qualitative research conducted by the method of think loud. The research results were: 55% of students had an understanding that was at a multistructural level with indicators that have been able to use some concepts that was correct but not yet right in terms of linking concepts and 39% of students have been able to use a correct concept (unistructural level). Then about 5% of students have an understanding at the relational level that have been able to use some correct concepts and connect them, whereas 1% of students have a level of prestructural understanding. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that levels of student understanding in solving geometry problems are various from pre-structural level until relational level.

DESKRIPSI PENGGUNAAN APLIKASI MICROSOFT TEAMS DALAM PEMBELAJARAN DARING MATA PELAJARAN SEJARAH INDONESIA

The purpose of this study is to describe how the Microsoft Teams application is used in online learning. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. The data technique is done by collecting information, interviews, and documentation. The data obtained were then described descriptively. From this method, the research results show that the use of Microsoft Teams in online learning activities is said to be quite effective and efficient. With various features in one application that makes it easier for teachers and students to access, because teachers can deliver materials using various facilities or features provided by the Team, not only in text but also in text. video form. In addition, teachers can also assess the activeness of their students with the chat feature, and can efficiently assign assignments as evaluation materials to see the level of student understanding. In addition, Teams can also be used for video reservations for face-to-face learning via online. This shows that learning using Microsoft Teams is quite efficient in today's online learning process. Keywords: Application, Learning, Microsoft, Online, Teams

Implementasi Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Numbered Heads Together (NHT) Dalam Meningkatkan Pemahaman Siswa Pada Mata Pelajaran Fikih

The results of observations and interviews at MTs Jam'iyah Mahmudiyah Tanjung Pura on students and teachers showed that students' understanding of the subject of Fiqh was low. This is because teachers still use a monotonous or conventional learning model. The purpose of this study was to determine the application of the Numbered Heads Together (NHT) cooperative learning model in understanding the subjects of Jurisprudence. The research method used is Classroom Action Research (CAR). The object of this research is class VIII D students, totaling 29 students. Data collection is done by observation, interviews, tests and documentation. Data analysis uses quantitative calculations which are then described in the form of percentages. Based on the results of the pre-test and post-test, students' understanding after using the Numbered Heads Together (NHT) cooperative learning model increased each cycle. In the implementation of the pre-test, the level of student understanding was obtained with a percentage figure of 51.72%. In the first cycle, the percentage figure was 75.86% and there was an increase in the implementation of the second cycle by obtaining a percentage figure of 93.10%.

Implementasi Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Numbered Heads Together (NHT) Dalam Meningkatkan Pemahaman Siswa Pada Mata Pelajaran Fikih

The results of observations and interviews at MTs Jam'iyah Mahmudiyah Tanjung Pura on students and teachers showed that students' understanding of the subject of Fiqh was low. This is because teachers still use a monotonous or conventional learning model. The purpose of this study was to determine the application of the Numbered Heads Together (NHT) cooperative learning model in understanding the subjects of Jurisprudence. The research method used is Classroom Action Research (CAR). The object of this research is class VIII D students, totaling 29 students. Data collection is done by observation, interviews, tests and documentation. Data analysis uses quantitative calculations which are then described in the form of percentages. Based on the results of the pre-test and post-test, students' understanding after using the Numbered Heads Together (NHT) cooperative learning model increased each cycle. In the implementation of the pre-test, the level of student understanding was obtained with a percentage figure of 51.72%. In the first cycle, the percentage figure was 75.86% and there was an increase in the implementation of the second cycle by obtaining a percentage figure of 93.10%.

A Study on the Conceptual Understanding Level of the Students of Trained and Untrained Physics Teachers

The study investigated the conceptual understanding level of 10thgrade students of trained and untrained Physics teachers in boys’ secondary schools of district Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan. The objectives of the study were; (1) to find out the conceptual understanding level of the students of trained Physics teachers; (2) to investigate the conceptual understanding level of the students of untrained Physics teachers; and, (3) to explore the difference between the conceptual understanding levels of the students of trained and untrained teachers of Physics.Descriptive Research Strategy was used. Population of the study was all the 10th grade students of trained and untrained Physics teachers of district Karak. Multistage sampling technique was used and total 400 students were selected randomly as sample of the study. A self-developed test was administered as an instrument for the collection of data. The test covered the contents of physical quantities, properties of matter, force, work, power and energy and gravitation.The results of the study revealed that in the selected contents, the overall conceptual understanding of the students of trained Physics teachers was hardly satisfactory. While the conceptual understanding level of the students of untrained Physics teachers was good. Although there was no vital difference, however, the conceptual understanding level of the students of trained Physics teachers was comparatively poorer than the conceptual understanding level of the students of untrained Physics teachers.

Оценивание результатов обучения по дисциплине "Экономическая теория"

The article is devoted to the use of multiple choice questions and essay assignments as assessment tools during the economics training. The authors describe three levels of economics understanding. They provide examples of multiple-choice questions and essay assignments that can measure different levels of economics understanding. The authors conclude that multiple-choice questions can be used to measure some but not all levels of student understanding while higher levels cannot be accurately measured with this assessment tool. The essay has great potential to assess the higher levels of student understanding of economics.

Conceptual Understanding Levels of Students with Different Cognitive Styles: An Evaluation in Terms of Different Measurement Techniques

Problem Durumu: Fen Bilimleri ve gunluk yasam arasindaki organik bag goz onune alindiginda, fen derslerinin kavramsal duzeyde ogrenilmesini saglamak ve kavramsal bilginin degerlendirilmesi, bireyin derste ogrendigi bilgiyi gercek yasaminda beceriye donusturmesi, bu yol ile hayati anlamasi ve bilim perspektifinde cozum uretmesi acisindan onemlidir. Derinlemesine bir ogrenme olarak tanimlanan kavramsal anlamayi (Sinan, 2007) saglayacak bir ogretim sureci sekillendirmenin tamamlayici bir unsuru ise ogretim yontemleriyle uygun degerlendirme faaliyetlerinin tasarlanmasidir (Black ve William, 1998; Yin, Tomita ve Shavelson, 2013; Tokiz, 2013). Fen bilimlerinin kavramlar duzeyinde ogrenilmesinde ogretim yontemlerinin ve ortamlarinin yapilandirilmasi ve bu yapiya uygun olcme degerlendirme yaklasimlarinin kullanilmasi onemlidir. Ancak burada onem tasiyan bir diger ana unsur ise ogretimin merkezindeki ogrencinin bireysel farkliliklarindan kaynaklanan ozellikleridir. Bu noktadan hareketle bu arastirmada fen bilimleri alaninda pek cok arastirmada incelenen ogrenci basarisini en fazla etkileyen ve arastirmalarda farkli degiskenler ile etkilesimi bakimindan ele alinan ogrencilerin alan bagimsiz/alan bagimli bilissel stil (Witkin ve Goodenough, 1981) farkliliklari dikkate alinmistir (Horzum ve Alper, 2006; Karacam ve Ates, 2010; Ozarslan ve Bilgin, 2016; Sari, Altiparmak ve Ates, 2013). Bu arastirmada ogrencilerin kavramsal anlama duzeylerini belirlemede iki farkli turde olcme araci kullanilmistir. Literaturde siklikla karsimiza cikan ve kavramsal anlamayi degerlendirmede kullanilan bu olcme tekniklerinin alan bagimli ve alandan bagimsiz bilissel stile sahip ogrencilerin kuvvet konusundaki kavramsal anlama duzeylerini belirlemede ne gibi farkliliklar icerdigi ve ne tur sonuclar urettigi gozlemlenmeye calisilmistir. Arastirmanin bu yonuyle alana katki saglayacagi dusunulmektedir. Arastirmanin Amaci: Bu arastirma ile farkli bilissel stillere sahip yedinci sinif ogrencilerinin Fen Bilimleri Dersi “kuvvet” konusundaki kavramsal anlama duzeylerinin farkli olcme teknikleri ile belirlenmesi ve bu perspektifte ogrencilerin farkli olcme teknikleri ile olculen kavramsal anlama duzeylerinin sahip olduklari bilissel stillerden nasil etkilendiginin gozlemlenmesi amaclanmistir. Arastirmanin Yontemi: Bu calisma bir nedensel karsilastirma arastirmasi olarak tasarlanmistir. Nedensel Karsilastirma Yontemi, kritik degiskenlerde farklilik gosteren ancak karsilastirilabilir olan orneklemlerin karsilastirilmasini icerir (Balci,1995, s.264). Bu calismada da ogrencilerin alan bagimli ve alan bagimsiz bilissel stilleri belirlenmis, bu degiskenlerin kavramsal anlamayi belirlemede kullanilan farkli olcme tekniklerinden elde edilen puan ortalamalari uzerindeki etkisine bakilmistir. Calismanin orneklemini Ankara’da bir devlet okulunda yedinci sinif duzeyinde ogrenim goren 80 ogrenci olusturmaktadir. Ogrencilerin bilissel stillerini belirlemek amaciyla Oltman, Raskin ve Witkin (1971) tarafindan gelistirilen ve gecerlik ve guvenirlik calismasi yapilmis standart bir test olan Grup Sakli Figurler Testi kullanilmistir. Ogrencilerin gunluk yasam baglamlarini ve bu baglamlar icinde ogrendikleri kavramlari diger baglamlara ve kavramlara transfer edebilme duzeyleri ekseninde “Kuvvet” konusundaki temel kavramlari anlama duzeylerini belirlemek amaciyla gunluk yasam icerisinden secilen gercek yasam baglamlarinin kullanildigi coktan secmeli formatta bir kavram testi gelistirilmistir. Ogrencilerin “Kuvvet” konusuna iliskin kavramsal anlama duzeylerini ortaya cikarmak ve bilgi yapilari arasindaki farkliligi daha iyi belirleyebilmek amaciyla (Ruiz-Primo, Schultz ve Shavelson, 2001) kavram haritasi diger bir olcme araci olarak kullanilmistir. Kuvvet konusunun ogretimi tamamlandiktan sonra ogrencilere konu ile ilgili 12 kavram verilmis ve bu kavramlari kullanarak bir kavram haritasi cizmeleri istenmistir. Kavram haritasi ile degerlendirme yapilmadan once ogrencilere Ruiz-Primo, Schultz ve Shavelson (1997a) onerdigi protokol referans alinarak 2 saatlik bir kavram haritasi cizme ogretimi yapilmistir. Ogrencilerin cizdikleri kavram haritalari Aydin Ceran (2018) tarafindan gelistirilen ve guvenirlik ve gecerlik calismalari yapilan kriter kavram haritasina gore degerlendirilmistir. Elde edilen kavram haritalarini puanlandirmak icin ise kriter haritali iliskisel puanlama yontemi kullanilmistir (McClure, Sonak ve Suen, 1999). Yasam Temelli Kavram Testi ve Kuvvet Kavram Haritasi, birinci yazar tarafindan kuvvet unitesinin ogretimi yapildiktan sonra uygulanmistir. Arastirmada veri toplama araclarinda elde edilen veriler Tek Yonlu MANOVA, ANOVA ve t-testi yontemiyle analiz edilmis ve analizler Bulgular bolumunde sunulmustur.

DEVELOPMENT OF LEAFLET BASED ON THE BRUNER THEORY ON THE MATERIALS OF THE TWO-VARIABLE LINEAR EQUATION SYSTEM

This study aims to develop a leaflet based on Bruner's theory for the two-variable linier equation system, which is valid and describes its characteristics. Research development is used to take three stages, namely the prelimanary reseach, prototipe design and assessment. The instrument in the form of a product validation sheet was designed to obtain an assessment from an expert in mathematics, mathematics education and learning media. Aspects assessed include content validity, constructs, graphics and language. Data analysis uses the percentage formula and the results obtained compared with the validity qualification criteria of a product. Furthermore, the characteristics of the leaflet are described. Validation results for all aspects are classified as very valid. Bruner's theory-based leaflets that have been declared very valid by three validators still need improvement, especially aspects of language. Based on the validator's evaluation and validator's suggestion, finally obtained the characteristics of the Bruner theory-based leaflet for valid SPLDV material namely leaflets: in accordance with the learning objectives of SPLDV, according to the characteristics needs of junior high school students, containing material presented following the stages of Bruner's theory and in accordance with the level of student understanding

Designing MOOCs with VMS (Virtual Microscopic Simulation) for Measurement Student’s Level Understanding (LU)

The aims of this research to design Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) from now on referred to as Virtual Microscopic Simulation (VMS) to measure the Level Understanding (LU) of the construction of microscopic phenomena electric-field conceptions. The research method used is a mixed-method using embedded design. The research subjects are high school students, and one of the universities in Banten Province. The results of this study are software with features in the form of MOOCs-VMS that are categorized very well based on expert judgment on aspects of usability and learning content. The average score of media expert validation score is 96% with a very feasible category, the average score for material expert validation is 98% with a very decent category, and the average user response rate is 86% with a very good category. It can be concluded that the design of MOOCs-VMS can be used as an alternative media for conducting distance learning and is significant in building the level of understanding students.

Use of oral examinations to assess student learning in the social sciences

ABSTRACT Currently, oral examinations are infrequently used for student assessment outside of language classes. Many instructors consider the administering of oral exams time-consuming and their grading subjective, in addition to concerns over raising student stress levels. On the other hand, oral exams provide many potential benefits, including the opportunity to assess deeper levels of student understanding, to provide instant feedback to students, and to develop students’ oral communication skills. This study explores the potential advantages and drawbacks of the oral format using a questionnaire survey among students who completed an oral exam in a mid-level undergraduate geography course. I conclude that for small class sizes orals can offer benefits that outweigh the potential disadvantages, if carefully designed and administered. For students who considered oral skills to be their strength, orals allowed them to excel. For a larger group of students, orals were a stressful experience, but allowed the student to provide potentially a more nuanced answer with prompting from the examiner. A minority of students considered that the oral format had compromised their ability to perform; however, it is arguably this group of students who might benefit most from practicing verbal skills via the oral exam format.