MA Students Research Articles

Improving Students' Concept Understanding of Lens Refraction Material by Using STEM-Based E-Modules: A Feasibility Test

This study aims to test the feasibility level of learning media in the form of STEM-based electronic modules on refraction material in lenses to improve the conceptual understanding of SMA / MA students. The research method used is R & D using the 4D model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). However, this research only reached the development stage by testing the feasibility of e-modules. STEM-based e-modules on lens refraction material are presented as online flipbooks so that their use can be accessed via smartphones (android or iOS). Data collection in this study was carried out by distributing feasibility test questionnaires to 3 validators consisting of 2 Physics Education expert lecturers who have taught for 1 and 2 years, 1 physics teacher who has taught for 25 years, and 53 prospective physics teachers. Based on the feasibility test results by the validator, the STEM-based e-module to improve students' conceptual understanding of lens refraction material is in the category suitable for use in learning. The implication is that because the e-module has been declared feasible in the development process, the e-module can be implemented in physics learning to increase students' conceptual understanding of the concept of refraction.

Strategies of Translating Arabic Religious Idioms into English

Translating religious idioms from Arabic into English is regarded as a challenging task for translators. The hard nature of this task may indicate a significant misapprehension and misinterpretation of the original text in the process of translation. This, in turn, forms a problem to translators as how to translate these idioms appropriately. Therefore, this study aims, to identify the strategies faced by translators when translating religious idioms into Arabic. Additionally, the study aims to identify the strategies employed in translating such expressions. It hypothesizes. Translators frequently employ strategies when translating religious idiomatic expressions into English. The translation of opaque idioms presents a greater challenge compared to transparent idioms. Practically, the study sample includes a total of (4) religious idioms, selected from Arabic theses conducted of department of Islamic sciences and Arabic language at University of Tikrit. These (4) idioms were translated by (4) MA student in the department of translation, College of Arts, University of Tikrit. This study employs two models for date analysis, one is proposed by Moon (1998), which encompasses four distinct categories of idiomatic expressions, namely transparent, semi-transparent, opaque, and semi-opaque. Nida's (1961) proposed translation strategies differentiate between two approaches, namely the formal and dynamic equivalence methods. The study reveals that M.A. students encounter numerous obstacles when translating religious idioms, primarily due to lack of understanding regarding the cultural disparities between the English and Arabic language.

Scrutinizing Demotivating and Remotivating Factors among Iranian BA and MA Students Studying English

Scrutinizing Demotivating and Remotivating Factors among Iranian BA and MA Students Studying English

Development of AKM-Based Mathematics Questions in the Adiwiyata Context to Train Students' Numeracy Skills

This study aims to produce AKM-based mathematics questions in the Adiwiyata context that are valid and practical and potentially affect the numeracy abilities of class X and XI MA students. The research method used is a development studies type design, which consists of two stages: the preliminary and formative evaluation. Data collection techniques used were walk-throughs, interviews, questionnaires and tests. The validity of the questions is obtained from the results of the validator's assessment in terms of content, construct, and language at the expert review stage and the clarity and readability of the questions based on students' comments and suggestions at the one-to-one stage. The practicality of the questions is obtained at the small group stage based on the questionnaire results. The potential effect of questions is obtained at the field test stage based on test and questionnaire results. This research produced 30 mathematics questions based on AKM contexts that were valid and practical and potentially affected numeracy abilities. The results of testing mathematics questions based on AKM in the Adiwiyata context showed that 44.87% of the 156 (26 students x 6 questions) analyzed answer items were identified as correct answers. As many as 44.23% of the 52 subjects (26 students x 2 questions) could solve knowing-level questions. As many as 48.7% of 78 subjects (26 students x 3 questions) could solve questions at the applying cognitive level, and 42.3% of 26 (26 students x 1 question) subjects could solve questions at the cognitive reasoning level.

Implementation of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) Learning on Student Character in Merdeka Belajar Curriculum

The current PAI learning orientation is monotonous, and the assessment is only cognitive. The study's goal was to describe the impact of PAI learning on student character and the responses of MA students in Kediri Regency, East Java, to the autonomous learning curriculum. The descriptive quantitative research approach is used, with research subjects from Prosperous Madrasah Aliyah Kediri in East Java. The population consists of Prosperous MA students, and a sample of 70 responses was chosen at random using the slovin formula. The process of data collection by observation is carried out directly with tools such as questionnaires and interviews. PLS-SEM data analysis, research findings 1) The adoption of Islamic Religious Education Learning has a favorable and significant impact on Character Education. These findings suggest that Islamic Religious Education learning has a positive impact on the development of student character. 2) Islamic Religious Education Learning has a beneficial and important influence on the MBKM Curriculum. These findings suggest that learning PAI is beneficial on the implementation of the MBKM curriculum.

The use of metadiscourse markers in applied linguistics research proposals written by Vietnamese MA students

This study aimed to investigate how the metadiscourse
 markers are used in Applied Linguistic research proposals written by
 Vietnamese MA students. Besides, it also examines what the most
 and least common types of metadiscourse markers are used in this
 kind of proposals. The study used the corpus consisting of Applied
 Linguistic research proposals written by a total of 20 students. The
 analysis of the type and frequency of metadiscourse markers used in
 the selected research proposals was based on Hyland’s (2005)
 model. With the support of the concordance computer programme
 namely Antconc, the occurrence of each metadiscourse marker
 found was calculated to find out the results. The finding of the study
 showed that interactive markers are more commonly used than
 interactional markers in Applied Linguistic research proposals. It is
 also seen that transition markers are the most common type of
 metadiscourse markers while evidential markers have the lowest
 frequency. This can be implied that Vietnamese students prioritize
 the interacitve metadiscourse markers over the interactional
 metadiscourse markers in Applied Linguistics research proposals
 due to the fact that it is the easiest way for the author to organise the
 text in order to make readers comprehend the whole text.

Evaluation of the Benefits of Senior High School Physical Education: Focus on the values of Friendship, Happiness, and Fitness

Physical Education lessons aim to develop fitness (Fit). However, a national survey conducted in Indonesia showed that students' physical fitness level was deficient, as indicated by the less category of 45.97%, very less 10.71%, moderate 37.66%, and good 5.66%. This type of research is gap evaluation research because it compares the observed values with the established standard benchmarks in this study. The subjects of this study were all high school, vocational, and MA students in Indonesia, with a total of 1712 respondents. This research was conducted by distributing questionnaires via the Google form which consisted of 3 questionnaires, namely Sports for Fitness to measure fitness, Sports for Fun questionnaire to measure the joy of exercising and Sports for Interpersonal Peacefulness questionnaire to measure the value of friendship. Data analysis used descriptive test, categorization, and correlation test. The results showed that the average value of physical fitness was 37 with a feasibility value of 40.9, the average joy of exercising was 75.97 with a feasibility value of 65, the average friendship value was 65.31 with a feasibility value of 61. The correlation test showed p value (sig) = 0.000, which means there is a relationship between physical fitness, the joy of exercising and interpersonal peace among high school students in Indonesia. The conclusion that can be drawn is that the average physical fitness is below the eligibility criteria set, the excitement, friendship of students at the senior secondary education level in Indonesia is above the eligibility criteria set.

Environmentally Oriented Chemistry Practical Worksheets to Improve Conservation Character and Environmental Literacy

Management of chemistry practicum implementation has become a problem center that must be faced. This is caused by limited equipment and materials available in the laboratory, shortage of laboratory personnel , as well as its height costs required to carry out the practicum. Apart from that, chemistry practicum requires a high level of creativity from Chemistry teachers, well when they have to organize practicums independently and in classical learning for students. Therefore , guidance and mentoring _ from the service team is very important to help Chemistry teachers in developing their learning materials. This assistance takes place from June 22 to August 16 2022, starting with coordination between chairman of the MA Chemistry MGMP with the UNNES service team. The aim of the Community Service Program (PPM) is to build conservation character and environmental literacy among Chemistry teachers, also involving students, and of course MA students in Semarang. To date, there have been 2 environmentally oriented Chemistry Practical Worksheets created successfully , which is the result collaboration between one teacher and one student. At the end of August, we will proceed with further implementation steps . Results _ from this service activity will be published in a national journal accredited SINTA 3-6 . The process of writing the publication is ongoing, as are the manuscripts that will be published published through mass media . Devotion team firmly underlines the cultural importance of implementing environmentally oriented Chemistry Practical Worksheets that use the potential of natural materials available around the home.

Development of professional and personal qualities of MA students in the context of multilingual education

Development of professional and personal qualities of MA students in the context of multilingual education

Instructional level moderation at improving numerical literacy skills through creative problem-solving learning models

Background: In today's ever-changing landscape, students need strong numerical literacy skills to navigate life's complexities. Recognizing that students come with various learning capabilities, often referred to as "instructional levels," educators must think outside the box when it comes to teaching methods.Aim: This study aims to 1) gauge whether creative problem solving (CPS) or scientific learning is more effective in enhancing the numerical literacy skills of MA students; 2) assess the difference in the numerical literacy progress among MA students categorized at independent, instructional, and frustration levels; and 3) explore the interplay between teaching methods and instructional levels on students’ numerical literacy development.Method: Conducted as an experimental study, this research employs a 3x2 factorial design. Participants include students from Class X IPA at MAN 2 Serang. To collect data, we used tests focused on numerical literacy as well as assessments to categorize instructional levels. A two-way ANOVA serves as the statistical approach to test our hypotheses.Result: 1) MA students exposed to the CPS method showed greater improvements in their numerical literacy skills than those who engaged in scientific learning; 2) A noticeable variance exists in the growth of numerical literacy skills among MA students at independent, instructional, and frustration levels; 3) An interaction effect was identified between the chosen teaching method and the instructional level in shaping the numerical literacy skills of MA students.Conclusion: The study concludes that creative problem-solving is more potent than scientific learning in elevating the numerical literacy of MA students. Furthermore, instructional levels play a crucial role in this improvement. A synergistic effect between the teaching approach and instructional level was also found to influence the numerical literacy outcomes.

استخدام أسلوب اختبار الكلمات في انستجرام لمادة التركيب لترقية تحصيل الطلاب الدراسي / Penggunaan Teknik Kuis Intagram pada Materi Tarkib Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Mahasiswa

Purpose - The purpose of this research is to determine the learning outcomes of students at Ma'had al-Jami'ah of the Persis Islamic Institute Bandung in the subject of 'tarkib' before and after the implementation of quiz techniques using Instagram as a medium. Design/Methodology/Approach- The method employed in this research is a Quasi Experiment with a pre-test and post-test design model. The data collected for this study is both qualitative, examining the conditions of the location, and quantitative, focusing on calculations. Data collection techniques involve a combination of observation, interviews, testing, research, and literature review. Findings - Referring to the research findings obtained in this study, it is evident that the learning outcomes of students at Ma'had al-Jami'ah of the Persis Islamic Institute Bandung in the subject of 'tarkib' before using the Instagram quiz technique yielded a score of 65 within the interpretation range of 60-65, indicating a good level. Following the implementation of the Instagram quiz method in the 'tarkib' subject, the post-test results yielded a score of 82 within the interpretation range of 80-89, denoting an excellent level. Furthermore, the N-Gen testing resulted in a score of 4.2%, implying that the use of the Instagram quiz technique in the subject matter has a significant impact on student scores at a moderate level. Research Limitation/Implications- The issue in this research is confined by directing the study's focus on the influence of using the Instagram quiz method within the subject of 'tarkib' among the students of Ma'had al-Jami'ah at STAI Persis Bandung.

Role of Entrepreneurship Education Management in Creating Entrepreneurship Competitive Advantage in Students: Case Study on F-Clean Products at MA Al-Rahman Sukabumi

Based on a preliminary study conducted by researchers, the F-CLEAN liquid soap company sells liquid soap products according to their use which can be delivered directly to consumers. However, researchers found a problem in the field, namely that entrepreneurship coaching was going well, but there were some students who still did not understand entrepreneurship. The aim of the research is to analyze the role of entrepreneurial education management in creating entrepreneurial competitive advantages for students at MA Al-Rahman Sukabumi. The research method uses a case study with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques use interviews, observation and literature study. Data analysis using the NviVo 14 application. The research results show that entrepreneurship education management has a role in creating a competitive advantage in entrepreneurship for MA AL-RAHMAN Sukabumi students. The role of entrepreneurial management is to foster an entrepreneurial spirit in MA AL-RAHMAN Sukabumi students through entrepreneurship learning, business planning, direct practice of F-CLEAN (in the organizing section), implementation and evaluation. Meanwhile, the role of educational management is to create competitive advantage through the perspective of customer value (not easily imitated), having interest, self-confidence and the unique value of special F-CLEAN products. With the role of entrepreneurship education management, it is hoped that inhibiting factors such as students' lack of interest in entrepreneurship and being shy about starting a business can be overcome through entrepreneurship education management.

University students and instructors’ perceptions of challenges in academic writing

Academic writing in courses taught in English is one of the areas which pose challenges for university students. Due to a lack of consistent practices in teaching writing in secondary education, school graduates encounter serious difficulties in their transition to academic discourse and writing in English required for some disciplines. The article discusses students’ attitudes and perceived challenges in writing, and reveals discrepancies between students and instructors’ perspectives. The discussion is mapped against the widely researched area of challenges in academic writing, and is based on analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, obtained from a small-scale survey with BA and MA students of English studies in a Bulgarian university, and focus-group interviews with their instructors. The findings of this interdisciplinary study provide insights into students’ challenges in academic writing. It also helps to raise students’ awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses, and identify areas for instructors’ intervention and remedial work.

Increasing Achievement in Learning Akidah Moral Material on Fatimah Az-Zahra's Exemplary Story Using Videos and Class XI Science Stadium at Ma Luqmanul Hakim Academic Year 2023/2024

The aim of this research is to stimulate children's curiosity about learning. Qualitative descriptive research is this type of research. A number of MA students, madrasa heads and their deputies, as well as an Islamic religious education teacher were the data sources. Luqmanul Hakim. Three Three techniques are used to collect information: documentation, interviews, and observation. Video Content Selection Research Findings. Among the data sources are Relevant. Choose videos or animations that are high quality and relevant to the material about Fatima Az-Zahra's Exemplary Story. The video should depict exemplary values, character and actions that students can take as an example. (1) STAD Group Arrangement Divide students into heterogeneous STAD groups. (2) Introduction with a light discussion. Start with a light discussion session on the theme of Fatima Az-Zahra before showing the video. (3) Video Screening and Post-Show Discussion Play the selected video and make sure students pay close attention. (4) Collaborative Activities in STAD Groups After discussion, give assignments to each STAD group.

Language testing in changing times: An interview with Professor Daniel Isbell

Bio Daniel R. Isbell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Second Language Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, where he teaches courses and supervises MA and PhD students in language assessment. He serves on the the editorial boards of the journals Language Testing and TESOL Quarterly. His primary research interest is language assessment, and he has conducted research on diagnostic assessment, self-assessment, rater effects, repeated test taking and proficiency development, test equating, specific purposes language testing, and vocabulary in context. His interests also include instructed second language acquisition, ranging from L2 pronunciation to language learning apps.

Mathematical logical intelligence of students with high mathematical communication skills in system of linear equations in three variable

Mathematical logical intelligence greatly influences students' ability to solve mathematical problems, especially the ability to analyze logically in solving mathematical problems. This logical-mathematical intelligence is also closely related and has a positive impact on students' mathematical communication skills, both oral and written mathematical communication abilities. Based on the age development, MA students should be able to use logical thinking skills well. Through material students are tested and required to understand questions in the form of story questions to be able to solve the problem by first forming a mathematical model and then developing a plan to solve the problem. Thus, students indirectly get a stimulus to hone their reasoning and communication skills well. This study aims to analyze the mathematical logical intelligence of MA students with high mathematical communication skills on System of Linear Equations in Three Variable at MA Al-Islamiyah I Sumber Batu, Blumbungan, Larangan, Pamekasan. This type of research is qualitative descriptive research. The research instruments used were test questions and interview guidelines. The results showed that students who have high mathematical logical intelligence also have good competence for oral and written communication and are able to classify, compare, perform calculations correctly, reason deductively, make conclusions and check back according to the indicators in mathematical logical intelligence.

PROFIL MISKONSEPSI SISWA PADA MATERI SUHU DAN KALOR

Misconception is a mismatch between the concept that a person believes and the scientific concept according to experts. The occurrence of misconceptions can affect one's knowledge of the next concept. This study aims to describe the profile of students ' misconceptions and find out the difficulties experienced by students on the material heat and temperature. This survey research was conducted on class X MA students totaling 24 students. Data were obtained through a web-based four tier diagnostic test consisting of 10 questions. Students' answers were categorized into 3 categories, namely understanding the concept, misconceptions, and not understanding the concept. The results showed that students had misconceptions with an average percentage of 41%. Students have the most misconceptions in the sub-material of the effect of heat on temperature changes with a percentage of 66%. Based on the results of the interviews, it was found that the average student had difficulty in several sub-materials, namely the concepts of specific heat, temperature, expansion, and the effect of heat on changes in temperature and phase. This research needs to be followed up to overcome students' misconceptions on heat and temperature.

Development of Discovery Learning Based E-Modules on Animalia and Ecosystem Materials for Class X High School Students

The initial investigation in the research conducted was an interview with a Biology teacher and gave a questionnaire to 21 students of class X MIPA SMAN 12 Bungo to find out the needs of students in e-module teaching materials. The use of teaching materials used by students is still in the form of printed books, LKS, handouts, videos and image media that do not contain concepts about Biology material that is easily understood by students. Therefore, e-modules are needed that can help students in the learning process. It is known that students have difficulty understanding the concepts in Animalia and Ecosystem material, resulting in low learning outcomes. Therefore, e-modules are needed that can help students in the learning process. The purpose of this research is to produce e-modules based on discovery learning on Animalia and Ecosystem materials for class X SMA / MA students who are valid, practical and affective. This type of research is development research using the Plomp model. The Plomp model consists of three phases, namely the preliminary research phase, the design and prototyping phase and the assessment phase. The subjects in this study were students of class X SMAN 12 Bungo. The research data consisted of validation sheets, practicality assessment sheets by teachers and students, observation sheets and learning outcomes in the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains, as well as multiple choice questions to assess the cognitive domain of students. The results showed that the discovery learning-based e-module with an average value of 93.13% with very valid criteria. The results of the practicality assessment by teachers with very practical criteria with an average value of 83.33% and the practicality assessment by students with very practical criteria with an average value of 87.72%. The effectiveness test found an influence on the learning outcomes of the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains of students. So in this study it can be concluded that the discovery learning-based e-module on Animalia and Ecosystem material that has been developed is very valid, very practical and very effective which can be used in the learning process.

A diachronic study of authorial stance in the discussion of Chinese MA theses and published research articles

Stance-taking in academic writing changes over time in response to individual options and shifting disciplinary, social and cultural practices. The existing literature on stance primarily adopts a synchronic perspective and diachronic studies are scarce. To add to the thin body of literature, this study investigates the changing patterns of authorial stance in the part of discussion of Chinese MA theses and published research articles (RA) over the past 30 years in the discipline of applied linguistics. Two corpora, one consisting of 90 thesis discussions written in English by Chinese MA students from 1991 to 2020, and the other comprising 90 RA discussions from three leading journals in the field from the same time period, were built and retrieved for four major stance resources, namely, hedges, boosters, attitude markers, and self-mentions according to Hyland's (2005b) stance model. Results reveal that Chinese students consistently used fewer stance markers than RA writers across the three decades. The two groups of writers' employment of the four stance resources also displayed distinct changing patterns over the years. The study also unveils problematic demonstration of authorial stance by Chinese students, thus emphasizing the need for explicit instruction on stance-taking in L2 English academic writing.

Investigating challenges in thesis writing for non-native MA students of English: The case of second-year MA students of English in Algeria

The present study aims to investigate the challenges that non-native English-speaking students face when writing a thesis. In order to explore this issue, a quantitative research method was used, by means of a survey questionnaire, which addresses MA students of English in three universities in Algeria. Consequently, in order to find out the challenges they face when writing a thesis, a questionnaire was designed and administered as the main instrument of the study. The total number of participants was 120 second-year MA students. The data was analyzed statistically using the SPSS program. The findings show that second-year MA students face challenges in writing a thesis, such as citing references and following the academic guidelines while the discussion section of a thesis is considered the most difficult part to write during this process.