Ability Of Students Research Articles

Determinant of undergraduates’ academic performance: a case study at a public university in Seremban Campus

Achieving academic success is important for every student's well-being and ability to contribute meaningfully to the educational institution. College students who succeed academically are more likely to transition successfully into adulthood and achieve success in their professional and financial pursuits. Academic success significantly influences individuals' actions and their relationships with peers and family members. Thus, this research aims to identify the factors influencing the academic success of undergraduate students at UiTM Seremban 3. The analysis revealed that most students came from families with a monthly income averaging RM4850, predominantly from B40 households, accounting for 50.79% of the sample. Additionally, females constitute the predominant gender among the undergraduate population. Furthermore, the application of logistic regression showed a significant association (p-value=0.000) between family income, particularly within the B40 category, and academic achievement, as measured by the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). In summary, the respondents expressed a satisfactory level of overall satisfaction regarding the determinants of academic performance among undergraduates. The study successfully achieved its objectives, as demonstrated by the model's fitness and the significant factors influencing academic performance.

Implementasi Kurikulum 2013 (K13) Bahasa Arab di MTs Swasta Al-Hikmah Mogutat Kotamobagu

This study aims to fill the gap in the analysis of the implementation of the 2013 Curriculum (K13) for Arabic language at MTs Al-Hikmah Mogutat Kotamobagu and to identify the challenges faced in its execution. A qualitative approach with a case study design was used to allow for an in-depth understanding of the implementation process, the obstacles encountered, the supporting factors, as well as the results and recommendations for improvement. The research was conducted in 2023-2024, with the research subjects including Arabic language teachers and other related parties at the school. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and document collection, such as syllabi and lesson plans (RPP). Data analysis followed the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña model, which consists of three stages: data collection, data condensation, and verification/conclusion drawing. The research findings reveal that MTs Swasta Al-Hikmah Mogutat Kotamobagu chose to retain the 2013 Curriculum (K13) despite the introduction of the Merdeka Curriculum, citing reasons such as resource readiness, educator competence, and student preparedness. The implementation of Arabic language teaching at MTs Al-Hikmah involves various teaching methods, such as the Toriqoh Al-Samiyah Al-Syafawiyah, Jigsaw Method, and interactive methods like singing and games. This approach reflects the teachers' efforts to adapt teaching methods to the students' needs and the curriculum in place. However, the study also found several challenges in curriculum implementation, including limitations in facilities, student abilities, and challenges in applying innovative teaching methods.

Development of TPACK Self-Assessment Instrument for Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Preservice Teachers

The digital era requires teachers to have TPACK abilities. Not only teachers, but pre-service teachers also need to be equipped with TPACK abilities in order to become competitive teachers in the digital age. To measure the TPACK ability of prospective teachers, it is necessary to develop an instrument that can measure TPACK. This research was conducted with the aim of developing a TPACK self-assessment instrument for PGMI students who are prospective teachers of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI). The approach used in this research is research and development (R&D) type ADDIE, which is carried out through five (5) stages, namely analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The instrument was developed based on the seven components of TPACK. A total of 34 PGMI students who have carried out teaching practices act as samples in this study. After validation and reliability tests were carried out using SPSS, 39 items were valid statements out of a total of 40 items, with an alpha coefficient of 0.970. Thus, it can be said that 39 items of statements are reliable and appropriate to be used to measure the TPACK ability of PGMI students.

Effectiveness of using google sites-based learning media to improve critical and creative thinking abilities of vocational school students

Effectiveness of using google sites-based learning media to improve critical and creative thinking abilities of vocational school students

Communication Skills Assessments and Rubrics In The Higher Education: A Meta-Analysis

Effective communication skills are crucial in the higher education system. Consequently, there is a growing concern about how higher education institutions can better equip students with the communication skills required for success in both academic and professional settings. The assessment of communication skills, especially in higher education, is complex and can have a substantial impact on students' academic achievements, preparedness for their careers, and overall professional growth. Due to this disparities and assessment challenges, this meta-analysis sought to answer the following research questions: (a) What are the assessments employed for communication skills in multi-discipline studies in higher education? (b) What are the “key findings” contributing to the issues of communication skills assessment in higher education? In this article, a meta-analysis was conducted to determine the types of communication skill assessments and other key findings concerning the assessment issues in this area. Sources were identified using Scopus, Web of Science, Wiley Online Library, Taylor & Francis Online and Springerlink, and, after inclusion criteria were applied, 21 samples of articles were included in the meta-analysis. The findings demonstrate the existence of issues from the aspects of audience, mode, and purpose of the assessments, which mainly are: (1) impact of language proficiency and ICT competency; (2) communication skills approach to non-scientific audience; (3) blended assessment and feedback communication; (4) use of explicit and direct teaching assessment; (5) critical thinking and opportunity for justifying scientific ideas; and (6) benefit of early and continuous communication tasks. The review finds an extensive gap on the communication skills assessment related to higher-order thinking and problem-solving abilities in junior students. This meta-analysis may be of great interest to university policymakers, language lecturers, and academic lecturers from other disciplines who are searching for the best assessments strategies to measure students' communication skills.

Doubting love: identification and stigma towards relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder

ABSTRACT Objective Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a clinically heterogeneous condition with a variety of symptom dimensions. The aim of this study was to assess the ability of university students and the lay public to identify a lesser-known theme of obsessive-compulsive symptoms known as relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder (ROCD) and to examine factors that impact identification and stigma of this symptom subtype. Method A total of 258 participants (M = 24.1 years, SD = 7.61) completed an online survey. A series of clinical vignettes depicted hypothetical characters with ROCD, varied by symptom presentation (partner-focused, relationship-centred) and gender (female, male), as well as a contamination OCD vignette for comparison purposes. Results As expected, participants showed significantly higher misidentification rates for ROCD (88.3%) compared to the contamination vignettes (28.7%). ROCD was most often misidentified as relationship issues and worry. Although partner-focused ROCD was not misidentified more frequently than relationship-centred ROCD, partner-focused vignettes were significantly more stigmatised than relationship-centred vignettes as predicted (with the male, partner-focused vignette most stigmatised). Conclusions High levels of misidentification of ROCD may contribute to the existing lag between OCD symptom onset and proper treatment, emphasising the need for greater education and media focus on the heterogeneity of OCD.

Effect of Learning Management Using the Orff Approach on Violin Playing Ability of Fourth-Grade Students

Background and Aims: In the past, Chinese music education exhibited characteristics of traditional transmission and indoctrination. Students were often in passive roles during their learning process, with teachers predominantly imparting knowledge and methods, neglecting student involvement in practical activities. This experimental research aimed to 1) compare violin playing ability before and after learning through learning management using the Orff approach and 2) compare violin playing ability after learning management using the Orff approach with the criteria at 70%. Methodology: This study used a cluster sampling method with 30 students as the sample. The research instruments were as follows: 1) Six lesson plans using the Orff approach 2) violin playing ability test, with a reliability of 0.78 3) a violin playing ability assessment form, with a reliability of 0.75. Data were analyzed using the statistical software program. The statistics used for data analysis are the mean, standard deviation, t-test for dependent samples, and t-test for one sample. Result: After using the learning management using the Orff approach: (1) Students' academic achievements were significantly higher than before use, with a statistically significant difference of 0.05; (2) The student's academic achievements are above the 70% standard, and the difference is statistically significant at 0.05. Conclusion: Through learning management using the Orff approach, learning efficiency has been improved and the personalized learning needs of students have been met. To help students improve their performance ability and enhance their learning interest.

Efficient skin lesion segmentation with boundary distillation.

Medical image segmentation models are commonly known for their complex structures, which often render them impractical for use on edge computing devices and compromising efficiency in the segmentation process. In light of this, the industry has proposed the adoption of knowledge distillation techniques. Nevertheless, the vast majority of existing knowledge distillation methods are focused on the classification tasks of skin diseases. Specifically, for the segmentation tasks of dermoscopy lesion images, these knowledge distillation methods fail to fully recognize the importance of features in the boundary regions of lesions within medical images, lacking boundary awareness for skin lesions. This paper introduces pioneering medical image knowledge distillation architecture. The aim of this method is to facilitate the efficient transfer of knowledge from existing complex medical image segmentation networks to a more simplified student network. Initially, a masked boundary feature (MBF) distillation module is designed. By applying random masking to the periphery of skin lesions, the MBF distillation module obliges the student network to reproduce the comprehensive features of the teacher network. This process, in turn, augments the representational capabilities of the student network. Building on the MBF distillation module, this paper employs a cascaded combination approach to integrate the MBF distillation module into a multi-head boundary feature (M2BF) distillation module, further strengthening the student network's feature learning ability and enhancing the overall image segmentation performance of the distillation model. This method has been experimentally validated on the public datasets ISIC-2016 and PH2, with results showing significant performance improvements in the student network. Our findings highlight the practical utility of the lightweight network distilled using our approach, particularly in scenarios demanding high operational speed and minimal storage usage. This research offers promising prospects for practical applications in the realm of medical image segmentation.

Development of teaching materials for writing short stories based on multi-modal through the Glide Apps platform

Developing a multimodal short story writing application is an innovative step in improving students' understanding and ability to write short stories. This study aims to develop and test the effectiveness of an application for learning to write short stories through the Glide Apps platform. This study adopts a research and development (R&D) method to develop multimodal short story writing teaching materials through the Glide Apps platform by integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches. The effectiveness test was conducted using a pseudo-experimental method for students of Kuningan University taking the anatomy of fictional prose course through a one-group pretest-posttest design to evaluate the impact of the application. The results of the effectiveness test provide a positive picture of the potential of this application as an effective tool in improving short story writing skills as a whole. This application presents various learning methods, theories, and exercises that gadgets can access flexibly. This application also provides short story writing assignment facilities via email. The results of this study have positive implications, especially in developing innovative learning methods that can improve students' literacy and creativity in writing short stories.

IMPLEMENTASI NILAI-NILAI AGAMA ISLAM DALAM MENUMBUHKAN RESILIENSI SISWA MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN PAI DI SMPN 3 JOMBANG

Education as a means of character building for students is very important for students in living this life. One of the most important characters to be developed in students is resilience. Resilience is the ability of students to rise from problems. Teachers play a rolein fostering Islamic religious values as an effort to increase resilience through education. SMP Negeri 3 Jombang is a school that greatly emphasizes its Islamic culture. This can affect students' attitudes when facing difficult situations. There are 3 focuses studied in this study: 1) To describe Islamic religious values in SMP Negeri 3 Jombang, 2) To describe the application of Islamic religious values in fostering student resilience through Islamic Religious Education learning in SMP Negeri 3 Jombang, 3) To describe the supporting and inhibiting factors for the implementation of Islamic religious values in fostering student resilience through Islamic Religious Education learning in SMP Negeri 3 Jombang. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study research type. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques used are data reduction, data display, and data verification. The researcher achieved the following research results: 1) Islamic religious values in SMP Negeri 3 Jombang that are instilled in students include material on ikhtiar, tawakal, sabar, and Ikhlas. 2) The implementation of Islamic religious values in SMP Negeri 3 Jombang is carried out in several ways, namely: Through Teaching, Through Role Modeling, Through Habits, Through Advice, Through Rule Enforcement, and Making Students Independent. 3) Supporting factors: good collaboration between teachers and parents, adequate facilities, many competent PAI teachers, and a supportive school environment. While the inhibiting factors: lack of student motivation and lack of good examples from parents.

Current Situation and Thinking of Engineering Practice Ability of Students Majoring in Pharmaceutical Engineering in Local Normal Universities: Take Yancheng Teachers University as an Example

Current Situation and Thinking of Engineering Practice Ability of Students Majoring in Pharmaceutical Engineering in Local Normal Universities: Take Yancheng Teachers University as an Example

Studi korelasional: Meninjau kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa sekolah dasar berdasarkan resiliensi matematis

This study employs a quantitative correlational design using a survey method to collect data on students' critical thinking skills and mathematical resilience. The purpose of the research is to analyze and describe the relationship between mathematical resilience and the critical thinking abilities of fourth-grade students at a public elementary school in Gebang District, Langkat Regency, North Sumatra Province, involving a sample of 24 students. The study was conducted during the second semester of the 2023/2024 academic year. The research instruments used include a critical thinking skills test and a mathematical resilience questionnaire. Data analysis techniques employed in this study consist of descriptive and inferential statistics to examine the relationship between mathematical resilience and students' critical thinking abilities. The hypothesis tests utilized include correlation analysis, regression analysis, and regression coefficients. The findings indicate that mathematical resilience contributes to students' critical thinking skills, showing a positive relationship of moderate strength. Specifically, the regression analysis reveals that mathematical resilience accounts for 22.5% of the variance in the critical thinking abilities of the fourth-grade students.

Application of Social Simulation Learning Model to Improve Students' Speaking and Writing Skills (Study on English Subjects in Class VII SMP N 3 Bengkulu City in the 2023/2024 academic year)

This study aims to describe the writing and speaking abilities of seventh-grade students at SMPN 3 Bengkulu City as well as the effectiveness of applying the social simulation learning model to improve the writing and speaking abilities of seventh-grade students in English subjects at SMPN 3 Bengkulu City. The study used a quasi-experiment and classroom action research design. Twenty males and forty girls, totaling sixty pupils in the seventh grade at SMPN 3 Bengkulu City, served as the subjects of the class action research. All seventh grade pupils of SMPN 3 Bengkulu City made up the population of the experimental study. Class VII.1 (the experimental class) and class VII.2 (the control class) were the study's samples. Thirty students made up the experimental class, which included thirteen males and seventeen girls, and thirty students from the control class, which included sixteen boys and fourteen girls. The study's findings indicate that: using the social simulation learning model at SMPN 3 Bengkulu City in the 2023–2024 academic year has implications for improving students' speaking skills; using the social simulation learning model at SMPN 3 Bengkulu City in the 2023–2024 academic year has implications for improving students' writing skills; and using the social simulation model is effective for improving students' speaking and writing skills at SMPN 3 Bengkulu City in the 2023–2024 academic year because the results of the students' cognitive assessment have significantly increased.

Learning media as a solution to increase knowledge and abilities in students

The selection of appropriate learning media is proven to have a positive impact on students' knowledge and abilities in the learning process. They were referring to material in learning carried out by sports students as one of the preparations for teachers who must understand refereeing regulations so that the entire learning process can really utilize learning media. This study aims to determine the effect of the application of learning media on remembering the knowledge and ability of volleyball referees. The research method used in this study is quasi-experiment with a pretest and posttest quasi-experimental control group research design. This study involved 30 volleyball referee students who were obtained using cluster random sampling. This research instrument is an instrument that uses a questionnaire on the level of knowledge and ability of volleyball referees, divided into 10 indicators. This questionnaire obtained a reliability of 0.826. The analysis of this data used prerequisite tests (normality test using the Kolmogorov Smirnov test, homogeneity test using the Levin statistical test), and a t-test conducted with the help of SPSS 25 to test the effect on each subject. The results showed that the average score of the experimental volleyball referee group was 216.93 ± 7.75, while the average score of the control volleyball referee knowledge and ability level group was 189.47 ± 7.18, the experimental group was better than the control group.

The Effect of Using Powerpoint Media on The Ability to Solve Mathematical Problems of Flat Shapes

This study aims to determine the effect of using Powerpoint media on the ability of fourth-grade students of SDN 2 Singocandi to solve mathematical problems based on Polya's theory. Based on the results of tests and interviews, it appears that student's ability to solve mathematical problems is still lacking. This research uses quantitative methods with a survey research type. The population in this study were fourth-grade students of SDN 2 Singocandi. The sample taken in this study was all students totaling 20 students. The sampling technique was carried out using a saturated sampling technique which was. Data collection techniques included written tests, interviews, and documentation. This research design is pre-test and post-test. The analysis technique used is the paired sample t-test analysis technique. The results showed that the use of PowerPoint learning media affected the skills of solving mathematical problems on flat material, which was categorized as (1) Students in the high category who can solve problems understand, plan, implement, and check answers by Polya's steps. (2) Students in the medium category can understand the problem, make a solution plan, and implement the plan, but do not check the answer. (3) Students in the low category were unable to solve the problem according to the steps of Polya's theory.

Analysis of Mathematic Problem-Solving Ability in Solving Pythagoras Theorem Problems

Problem solving is about finding a solution to a problem, so learning mathematics involves solving problems that relate to everyday life. The method of research used is qualitative descriptive research aimed at describing and explaining the methods of solving problems of Pythagoras's theorem students, as seen from the analysis of student's ability to solve mathematical problems. Information obtained from the work or written answers (tests) that have been completed. In this study, 30 students participated in the 2022/2023 academic year in the eighth grade of Delitua Private High School. The highest percentage value was 98.04% for the indicator of problem understanding, while the lowest percentage was 33.34% for the re-examination indicator. Overall, the average percentage score was 69.51%, which is high. This means that the ability of the students of the eighth grade of Delitua Private High School to solve mathematical problems using the material of Pythagoras's theorem is very competent. The students' responses to the statement in the mathematical problem-solving test were effective because all the statements were answered positively by ≥ 90% of students

Pendampingan Penguasaan Mufradat Melalui Ice Breaking Tebak Makna dalam Pengajaran Bahasa Arab di MDTA Madinatul Ulum Desa Margaluyu

For a student, increasing Arabic vocabulary is very important, especially for those who are involved in Arabic language education. The fewer vocabulary a student has, the slimmer his chances of mastering the context of Arabic sentences. Therefore, to make the learning process more interesting, media is needed in the learning process that is easy to understand and easy for students to master. So that the learning process can achieve the desired goals and be more dynamic, other tools or media are needed, such as audio-visual media, print projectors, films, games and so on. The opportunity to master the Arabic learning of vocabulary more easily if the learning media is better. The Arabic Language Education Study Program's Community Service uses the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method, namely a research method carried out in a participatory manner among MDTA Madinatul Ulum Margaluyu students. The service team will try to provide training and mentoring as a stimulus in an effort to improve students' abilities in mastering Arabic vocabulary through Picture Card Media.The results of the Arabic Language Education Study Program Service Team succeeded in improving the abilities of MDTA Madinatul Ulum City Margaluyu students regarding mastery of Arabic vocabulary at MDTA Madinatul Ulum Margaluyu.

Analysis of Open-Ended Problem-Solving Ability in Mathematics in Terms of Cognitive Style

Problem-solving ability is a fundamental skill. Problem-solving is an effort to find a way out of a difficulty to achieve a goal to be achieved. There are 4 stages in solving problems as follows: understanding the problem, planning a solution, implementing the plan, and checking back. This research method uses a qualitative approach. The goal is to explain the ability of open-ended problem-solving mathematics students in terms of cognitive style type Field Independent and Field Dependent. Selection of the subject of this study using cognitive style test instrument Group Embedded Figure Test (GEFT). The results of this study showed that the FI subject was able to answer correctly without any doubt and was able to answer the question independently while the FD subject was able to answer the question there was doubt but answered correctly and when answering the question asked the researcher.

Strategies for improving student swimming skills using training methods and media

Many students find that swimming is a necessary skill, yet many struggle to learn the appropriate form due to inadequate teaching. Learning can happen faster with the right training media, and knowledge of swimming techniques can be improved. Innovative teaching methods and training media are needed to optimise students' mastery of swimming skills. This study is to assess how well proper workout regimens and media can enhance fundamental swimming skills. This study uses an action research design, where three action research cycles are (1) preparation, (2) action, (3) observation, and (4) reflection. If at least 75% of children can perform basic swim movements in a crawling style successfully, then this learning has been successful. This study used a percentage analysis methodology as its analytical method. While at least 75% of students who received a completeness score in swimming during the first cycle showed success in basic crawl style movements, the learning results of students' movements were not in accordance with the success indicators; only 55.55% of students achieved the overall target. The number of students who achieved the goal in the second cycle increased to 32 or 71.11%. At the end of the cycle, 40 students, or 88.89% of students, achieved the overall target. According to the study's findings, the basic swimming ability of adolescent students can be improved by using land exercises and training tools.

Using BioRender for Active Learning: Exploring Learning-Style Preference and Visual-Spatial Ability in Undergraduate Students.

Visual-spatial reasoning has been considered a predictor of performance success in STEM courses, including engineering, chemistry, biology, and mathematics. Little is known, however, about whether visual-spatial ability predicts success for non-STEM students in general education neuroscience courses. In the following study, we investigate how scores on tests of visual-spatial object rotation relate to student performance on illustrative and content exams in a large non-major undergraduate neuropharmacology course. To help students understand content visually, the course provided students with homework assignments that allowed them to create illustrations of lecture content using the online scientific illustration software, BioRender. Findings suggest that percent completion of BioRender assignments was a greater predictor of student performance than tests of innate visual-spatial ability. In addition, we show that visual learning style preference was not correlated with visual-spatial ability, as measured by the Purdue Spatial Visualization Test-Visualization of Rotations. Neither did learning style preference predict student success. The following paper suggests practice illustrating neuroscience concepts, or perhaps content practice in general, had a greater impact on student learning independent of learning style preference or innate visual-spatial ability.