Public Elementary School Students Research Articles

Involving Hispanic Parents at School: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Parents + Schools = Successful Children Program

ABSTRACT Parent’s involvement in their children’s education has been shown to have a positive impact on student outcomes, including academic achievement, attitude toward school, and skill development. However, there is limited research exploring how to help Hispanic parents become more involved in their children’s schooling. There are more than 13.8 million Hispanic students in public elementary and secondary schools. Due to the increase in Hispanic students within the U.S. there is a need to better understand and support their parents’ involvement in schools. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Parents + Schools = Successful Children (PSSC) program on the involvement of 19 hispanic parents at an urban elementary school. This study used a mixed-methods design with concurrent triangulation to evaluate the effectiveness and social validity of the program. Results indicated that PSSC improved the overall level of involvement by helping parents improve reading in the home, increase their understanding of the school system, and be more involved in their child’s school. Additionally, the program was viewed as socially valid and helpful according to parents and program teachers. The significance of these results is discussed, as well as study limitations and suggestions for school practices that may encourage Hispanic parent involvement.

Developing Canva-Based Sitekol on Collage Topic for First-Grade Public Elementary School Students

The study aims to create a learning media product using Canva for elementary school students to alleviate the lack of learning materials, which has been negatively impacting student academic performance. The research also seeks to evaluate the practicality and effectiveness of the learning media product. This study uses research and development with ADDIE design. The results of the analysis revealed that some students do not meet the minimum standards and require learning tools to improve their skills in cutting and sticking when studying collage topics. This research developed Sitekol media on collage topics in the design stage using Canva and Wordwall applications. The validity test results showed that Sitekol media received a 90% score from media experts for color appearance, image combinations, fonts, media layout, videos, and practical use. Material experts rated it at 95.3% for material aspects, levels of thinking, and supporting learning content. Students also found Canva-based Sitekol learning media to be beneficial as a teaching tool due to its accessibility, portability, convenience, interactive features, and detailed learning media instructions. The statistical tests conducted resulted in significant findings with high average values. Students responded very positively to the practicality of the media, giving an average score of 4.9 out of 5, indicating 98% of the ideal score. It can be concluded that using Canva-based Sitecol learning on grade 1 collage material exhibits practicality and validity as a learning medium.

The Effect of Schema-Based Instruction to Improve Mathematics Problem-Solving Ability of Elementry Students

Mathematical problem-solving ability is one of the skills that need to be taught to students since learning in elementary school. Mathematical problem-solving ability can be known from students' understanding of the information known and asked in the problem. They are also expected to be able to plan problem-solving strategies and perform appropriate calculation operations. Fifth-grade students of public elementary schools in Kupang City, East Nusa Tenggara still have difficulty solving problem solving problems. For this reason, the Schema Based Instruction (SBI) method was applied to improve students' mathematics problem-solving skills. This study aims to determine the effect of the SBI method on the mathematical problem-solving ability of fifth-grade elementary school students. This research used an experimental method with research design is posttest-only control group design. The research was conducted in class V in one of the public schools in Kelapa Lima District, Kupang City, NTT. The research instrument was a post-test question in the form of an essay of six numbers. The post-test results were tested using the T-test and post-hock to determine whether there was an effect of the SBI method on mathematical problem-solving skills. The calculation results show that the learning outcomes of students who learn using the SBI method are higher than students who learn using the expository method. It can be concluded that the SBI method can be used as one of the references for learning methods that can be used in learning mathematics in elementary schools to improve mathematical problem-solving skills. Keywords: Schema Based Instruction, Mathematics Problem-Solving Ability, Elementry School

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the academic achievement of elementary and junior high school students: analysis using administrative data from Amagasaki City

AbstractThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a global impact on children’s education. In Amagasaki City, Japan, elementary and junior high schools were temporarily closed for approximately three months during the pandemic. This study examines the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on academic performance in mathematics and the Japanese language among public elementary and junior high school students in Grades 1 to 8. Using data from the Amagasaki City Survey of Academic Achievement and Life Conditions from 2018 to 2021, this study compares changes in the academic performance of cohorts with and without COVID-19 experience (the COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 cohorts, respectively) 7 and 19 months after school closures using the difference-in-differences method. The findings indicate that the negative impact of the pandemic on academic performance was more pronounced for math than for the Japanese language, both at 7 months and 19 months after the closures. Math scores showed considerable decreases of 0.133 standard deviations (SDs) and 0.249 SDs at 7 and 19 months after the closures, respectively, while Japanese language scores were not significantly affected 7 months after closures but decreased by 0.113 SDs at 19 months after the closures. Furthermore, the negative effects on Japanese language scores were more significant for individuals in younger grades, whereas math scores were consistently affected across all grades. These results have important implications for policymakers and educators struggling to overcome the learning losses among children caused by the pandemic.

Increasing disparities in obesity and severe obesity prevalence among public elementary and middle school students in New York City, school years 2011-12 through 2019-20.

Recent national trends in the United States indicate a significant increase in childhood obesity, a major public health concern with documented physical and mental comorbidities and sociodemographic disparities. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of obesity and severe obesity among youth in New York City (NYC) before the COVID-19 pandemic and examine time trends overall and by key characteristics. We included all valid height and weight measurements of kindergarten through 8th grade public school students aged 5 to 15 from school years 2011-12 through 2019-20 (N = 1,370,890 unique students; 5,254,058 observations). Obesity and severe obesity were determined using age- and sex-specific body mass index percentiles based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention growth charts. Analyses were performed using multivariate logistic regression models with repeated cross-sectional observations weighted to represent the student population for each year and clustered by student and school. Among youth attending public elementary and middle schools in NYC, we estimate that 20.9% and 6.4% had obesity and severe obesity, respectively, in 2019-20. While consistent declines in prevalence were observed overall from 2011-12 to 2019-20 (2.8% relative decrease in obesity and 0.2% in severe obesity, p<0.001), increasing trends were observed among Black, Hispanic, and foreign-born students, suggesting widening disparities. Extending previous work reporting prevalence estimates in this population, nearly all groups experienced significant increases in obesity and severe obesity from 2016-17 to 2019-20 (relative change = 3.5% and 6.7%, respectively, overall; p<0.001). Yet, some of the largest increases in obesity were observed among those already bearing the greatest burden, such as Black and Hispanic students and youth living in poverty. These findings highlight the need for greater implementation of equity-centered obesity prevention efforts. Future research should consider the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in clinical guidance on childhood obesity and severe obesity in NYC.

Impact of Psychological Factors on Physical Education Learning Outcomes

This research aims to analyze the impact of students' perceptions and learning motivation as the main factors that influence physical education learning outcomes. Affective learning is reported to be one of the key factors in achieving physical education learning outcomes. A correlation design using the associative causal method has been used to collect information from a sample of 63 public elementary school students. Data collection was carried out through questionnaires and focus group discussions. Next, to examine the impact of this study, we utilized IBM SPSS software. The results show that there is a different correlation between physical education learning outcomes and predictors of student perception and learning motivation. The strength of the direct influence identifies that there is a significant positive influence on students' perceptions and learning motivation on physical education learning outcomes. Therefore, the components of student perception and learning motivation are the main factors in physical education learning outcomes.

Analysis of money management skills as a character building of responsibility and creativity in elementary school students

Financial management skills are very important in life, so these skills must be trained from an early age so that when they grow up they become wise people who use money responsibly. This study aims to describe the results of the analysis of the ability of elementary school students to manage their money creatively and responsibly. This research method is descriptive qualitative. Data collection by survey by giving instruments in the form of questionnaires 12 questions for individuals and 1 question for groups. The research sample as the source is 80 public and private elementary school students in Malang city. Data analysis techniques using Miles and Huberman with data collection steps, data reduction, data presentation and data verification. Based on the results of the survey of the ability to manage finances in the aspect of utilizing pocket money for saving and entrepreneurship individually with group financial management obtained, it shows that there is not too much difference. In individual results, the majority of students have set aside pocket money to save and do small businesses but have not yet appeared well managed, in group results there is already a detailed planning of financial management for business but the calculation of capital and profit is not appropriate. Financial management skills in elementary school students still need more serious handling in order to increase more creative and responsible.

Physical Fitness Levels of Students in Public Elementary School 8 Semende Darat Laut (Implementation of Physical Education in the New Normal Era)

Physical Fitness Levels of Students in Public Elementary School 8 Semende Darat Laut (Implementation of Physical Education in the New Normal Era)

Parent Satisfaction : Contribution of Parental Involvement and School Service Quality Perception at Public Elementary School

This study aims to identify the characteristics, parental involvement, school service quality, and parent satisfaction of public elementary school students and analyze the influence of parental involvement and school service quality on parent satisfaction of public elementary school students. This research used a quantitative approach with a survey method, using cluster random sampling, and a questionnaire was distributed to 119 parents whose children are at the elementary school level in Bekasi City. The data was collected and then processed with descriptive tests and impact tests using SPSS and SmartPLS. The results showed that parental involvement did not have a direct impact on parent satisfaction, but it was moderated by school service quality. School service quality perception had a direct and significant impact on parent satisfaction. Parents need to be more aware of the role they play in their children's education and make an effort to be involved in children's learning process. For schools, it is necessary to periodically evaluate the quality of school services because it greatly influences parental satisfaction.

Relationship between Knowledge and Attitude with Snack Food Selection Behavior among Students of State Elementary School 112164 Talun Manumbok, Labuhan Batu Regency, North Sumatra Province

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Optimal growth and development of school-age children depends on the quality and quantity of their nutritional intake. Meanwhile, the nutritional intake of school-age children is often coloured by snacking behaviour. This study aims to determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes with snack food selection behaviour in public elementary school students 112164 Talun Manumbok. This study used a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional research design. The research was conducted at 112164 Talun Manumbok public elementary school from January to August 2023. The population in this study were 161 students. The sampling technique used strata sampling of students in grades III, IV, V, and VI, so the research sample was 126. This study collected data using a questionnaire sheet. The independent variables of the study were knowledge and attitude, while the dependent variable was the behaviour of elementary school students in choosing snacks. Data analysis used univariate frequency distribution analysis and bivariate analysis using chi-square test. The results showed that there was a relationship between knowledge and snack food selection behaviour in students at 112164 Talun Manumbok Public Elementary School, with the understanding that students who had better knowledge about snack food selection tended to have better snacks food selection behaviour compared to students who had less good knowledge (&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;P&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;R = 3.38; 95% CI = 1.57-7.26) and there was a relationship between attitude and snacks food selection behaviour in students at 112164 Talun Manumbok Public Elementary School (&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;P&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;R = 5.428 95% CI = 2.417-12.186). The importance of providing education to students is one of the targets that must be implemented and also given good implementation so that children can sort and choose which snacks are good or not for consumption.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Keywords: Attitude, Behavior, Knowledge, Snack Food, Students&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;

Element Of Skill Mastery In Steward Leadership Towards Asset And Store Control For Effective School Financial Governance

This study was conducted to explore the element of skill mastery in the steward leadership practice of headteachers in elementary schools who have successfully strengthened the employees’ skills in asset and store control until the school has successfully achieved excellent audit reportss. This study is based on the Steward Leadership Practice Framework that was proposed by April, Peters, and Kukard in 2013. In this study, a total of seven study participants were selected, namely seven elementary school headteachers in public schools. This study uses a fully qualitative approach and the focus group discussion method as the main data collection method. The data obtained was analyzed using Nvivo 12. The findings show that headteachers’ practice in the mentoring category is to defend the employees’ rights and identify their background. Besides, in the category of personal mastery, the practices done by headteachers are to collaborate with mentors and respect abilities. Finally, for the risk-taking and experimenting category, the practice of tolerating mistakes was applied. These practices are done to ensure that the control of assets and stores under General Treasury Instructions 1.1 can be carried out effectively, thus all the asset and stock can be used safely by students in public elementary schools. Thus, the activities of acceptance rules, registration, asset labeling, asset use, asset inspection, stock calculation, stock inspection, store verification, and disposal of assets and low-value stock can be carried out properly and aligned to the correct procedures and laws. Researchers suggest that a follow-up study be carried out, focussing on other aspect of internal control involving study participants from secondary public schools or any other educational institutions that received excellent audit reports for comprehensive and deeper interpretation and understanding.

The Effect of Principal’s Management and Learning Media on Student’s Achievement

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of principal management and learning media on student achievement at SD Negeri Gugus 11 Prabumulih Timur. This study was conducted on elementary school teachers and students in the East Prabumulih cluster. The sample size was taken as many as 89 samples of public elementary school teachers and students. The sampling technique was purposive sampling, namely, where the respondents who were taken were part of the teachers and students. The data were collected by distributing questionnaires using a 5-point Likert scale to measure 69 statement items. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that: 1) principal’s management and teacher’s learning media simultaneously and significantly influence student’s achievement; 2) principal’s management partially and significantly influences student’s achievement; and 3) teacher’s learning media partially influences and significant to student’s achievement in SD Negeri Gugus 11 Prabumulih Timur. This paper contributes to more give attention the principal’s management and teacher’s learning media to have good student’s achievement.

Role of museums as a resource in learning of history at elementary level

The purpose of this research was to highlight the importance of museums as a resource in learning history at the elementary level. Museums are institutions used as evidence of historical activities. It was recognized in the 15th century to describe the concept of evidence in a form of a permanent non-profit institute. They reveal the diversity of the culture and society. Museums are the authentic source to interpret historical indications. They are used to educate people about their diversity in cultural traits, science, and history. How the museums are utilized as educational institutions. They preserved the historical happenings to explain the real picture of history. The study targets the role of museums as a resource in learning history at the elementary level. The objective of the study was to explore the academic performance of elementary school students before and after using museums as a resource. The public elementary school students were the population of research. One public school was chosen to conduct the research. The researcher adopted a quantitative approach to collect the parametric data. The research procedure consisted of three phases i.e. planning, development, and implementation phase. One group pretest-posttest design was used to conduct research. The researcher prepared a subject-based test with the help of subject specialists working in the Punjab School Education Department. A pretest was conducted before visiting the museum and a posttest was conducted after visiting the museum. Paired t-test was used to measure the academic performance of the participants. The results of the pretest-posttest indicated that museums can be utilized as a resource in learning history at the elementary level.

Parents' and Caregivers' Support for in-School COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies: A Socioecological Perspective.

Informed by the social ecological model, which asserts that health behaviors and beliefs are the result of multiple levels of influence, we examined factors related to parents' support for in-school COVID-19 mitigation strategies. Using data from a survey of 567 parents/caregivers of public elementary and middle school students in eight Maryland counties, we employed regression models to examine relationships between parent-, child-, family-, school-, and community-level factors and acceptability of mitigation strategies. Acceptance of COVID-19 mitigation strategies was positively correlated with child- and family-level factors, including child racial identity (parents of Black children were more accepting than those of White children, odds ratio [OR]: 2.5, 95% confidence interval [CI] = [1.5, 4.1]), parent receipt of the COVID-19 vaccine (OR: 2.4, 95% CI = [1.5, 3.7]), and parent Democrat or Independent political affiliation (compared with Republican affiliation, OR: 4.2, 95% CI = [2.6, 6.7]; OR: 2.2, 95%CI = [1.3, 3.8], respectively). Acceptance was also positively associated with parents' perceptions of their school's mitigation approach, including higher school mitigation score, indicating more intensive mitigation policies (OR: 1.1, 95% CI = [1.0, 1.1]), better school communication about COVID-19 (OR: 1.7, 95% CI = [1.4, 1.9]) and better school capacity to address COVID-19 (OR: 1.9, 95% CI = [1.5, 2.4]). Community-level factors were not associated with acceptance. Child- and parent-level factors identified suggest potential groups for messaging regarding mitigation strategies. School-level factors may play an important role in parents' acceptance of in-school mitigation strategies. Schools' capacity to address public health threats may offer an underappreciated and modifiable setting for disseminating and reinforcing public health guidance.

Physical Fitness Survey of Grade VI Students of Public Elementary School 2 Kebumen for the 2022/2023 School Year

The purpose of this study was to determine the physical fitness of grade VI students of Elementary School 2 Kebumen. The method used is quantitative descriptive research with survey methods. The subjects in this study were 23 grade VI students of SD Negeri 2 Kebumen, consisting of 13 students and 10 students. The sampling method uses the total sampling method. Nusantara Student Fitness Test 2022 is a series of TKPN tests consisting of five tests, namely: (1) Body Mass Index Test The purpose of this test is to determine the status of body mass (2) V Sit Reach Test This test aims to measure the flexibility of the back muscles and hamstrings. (3) Sit Up 60s this test aims to measure the strength and endurance of the abdominal muscles. (4) Squat Trust 30 seconds, Squat thrust is a combination movement of changing body position from standing position, squatting then push up position and back standing. The goal is to measure the endurance ability of strength, body control, balance, coordination and agility.and (5) Pacer Test, the Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run (PACER) Test is a progressive aerobic cardiovascular endurance test using alternating cardiovascular endurance at a distance of 20 meters with step speed increasing every minute following a predetermined rhythm. Based on the results of research and discussion, the researchers concluded that the physical fitness level of grade 6 students of State Elementary School 2 Kebumen as measured by TKPN 2022 obtained an average result of 23 students having a "Very Good" physical fitness level. Keywords: Physical Fitness, Surveys, Students

ANALISIS KARAKTERISTIK RESPONDEN DALAM MENGGALI PENGEMBANGAN PARENTS ASISSTED LEARNING MODEL (PALM) TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN LITERASI PESERTA DIDIK

This study aimed to describe the characteristics of the selected respondents in exploring the development of the Parents Assisted Learning Model (PALM) on the literacy skills of upper-class students in public elementary schools in coastal and mountainous areas. The data analysis technique used is the descriptive analysis technique. The selected research sample is the parents of students as the key subjects of PALM implementation. The results showed that the characteristics of the parents of students who support the development of the Parents Assisted Learning Model (PALM) in order to support the literacy movement of students in elementary schools in coastal and mountainous areas are the parents of students with the type of work of farmer/fisherman/trader/honorary.

HANDWASHING BEHAVIOR, SNACK EATING HABITS AND E.COLI CONTAMINATION WITH DIARRHEA IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN TANJUNGPINANG CITY AND CIMAHI CITY

Diarrhea is an endemic disease that has the potential to cause pandemic and is still a contributor to the mortality rate in Indonesia. The behavior of elementary school students in choosing snacks and hand washing with soap is often the cause of diarrhea. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the habit of consuming snacks, hand washing behavior and E.coli contamination in snacks with the incidence of diarrhea in public elementary school students in Tanjungpinang and Cimahi, Indonesia. This study was a cross sectional design. The population in this study were all public primary school students in grades 4, 5 and 6 from 15 public primary schools in Bukit Bestari sub-district and 18 public primary schools in Cimahi Utara sub-district. Sampling was conducted using quota sampling method (30 students per school) so that the minimum number of samples reached 990 students. Based on the results of data analysis, it can be concluded that there is no relationship between hand washing and diarrhea in elementary school students. There is a relationship between the habit of eating snacks and consumption of snacks containing E.coli with the incidence of diarrhea in elementary school students

Pengaruh Kedisiplinan Belajar Terhadap Hasil Belajar Matematika Peserta Didik Kelas V Sekolah Dasar

This riset aims to determine whether there is a positive effect of learning discipline on the cognitive learning outcomes of mathematics for fifth grade students of public elementary schools in Laweyan sub-district. The quantitative methodologies used in this study are survey-type with an associatie research design. Students in fifth grade from elementary school in Laweyan Subdistrict made up the entire study’s population in the 2022/2023 academic year. The research sample was fifth grade students at SD N Pajang IV, SD N Tunggulsari 01, SD N Bratan 02 with a total of 71 students. Tests and questionnaires have been used as the data collection methods. Simple linear regression was used to examine the research data. As shown by the acquisition of (19.509) &amp;gt; in the regression equation = 6.078 + 0.869X, the reset’s findings show that learning discipline has a positive and significant impact on the mathematics learning outcomes of fifth grade students in public elementary schools in Laweyan District in the 2022/2023 academic year. According to the analysis of R squared coefficient f determination (0,847), 84,7% of fifth grade children in the public elementary schools in the Laweyan District showed improved math learning outcomes as a result of learning discipline.

THE INFLUENCE OF SELF-EFFICACY ON MATHEMATICS LEARNING OUTCOMES IN CLASS V STUDENTS OF PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN KEBUMEN DISTRICT, KEBUMEN REGENCY, ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023

&lt;em&gt;&lt;span&gt;The study aimed to prove the influence of self-efficacy and examine the contribution of self-efficacy on mathematics learning outcomes. It was a quantitative regression research method. The population was all fifth grade students of public elementary schools in Kebumen Sub-District. The samples were 374 students from 12 public elementary schools. The sampling technique was cluster random sampling and the SPSS 25 V. The data collection techniques were psychology scales and tests for mathematics learning outcomes. Data analysis included simple linear regression analysis and adjusted R square.The results indicated that the value of Sig. 0.000 ˂ 0.05, tcount = 13.251 &amp;gt; ttable = 1.966, and the regression equation was Y = -9.758 + 0.989X.The self-efficacy contributed 32.03% on mathematics learning outcomes and 67.97% was influenced by other factors. It concludes that there is a positive effect of self-efficacy on mathematics learning outcomes to fifth grade students of public elementary schools in Kebumen Sub-District, Kebumen Regency in academic year of 2022/2023.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;

THE EFFECT OF PBL ASSISTED BY PhET SIMULATION ON CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN CLASS VI SCIENCE LEARNING AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE BANYUMUDAL CLUSTER, KEBUMEN REGENCY, ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023

&lt;em&gt;&lt;span&gt;Problem Based Learning equipped by PhET Simulation multimedia is a factor influencing student's critical thinking skills. The study aimed to examine: (1) the influence of Problem Based Learning equipped by PhET Simulation multimedia on critical thinking skills in natural science to sixth grade students and (2) the effectiveness of Problem Based Learning equipped by PhET Simulation multimedia on critical thinking skills in natural science to sixth grade students. This quantitative research design is quasi-experimental. The samples were 48 students from SDN 2 Panjer and SDN 1 Panjer. The study was conducted in 6 months. The sampling technique used purposive sampling. The results indicated that: (1) on the independent sample t-test, the value of Sig. (2-tailed) was 0.046 &amp;lt;0.05. (2) On the N-Gain test, the average value was 0.3923. It concludes that there are significant influences and effectiveness of Problem Based Learning equipped by PhET Simulation multimedia on critical thinking skills in natural science to sixth grade students of public elementary schools at Banyumudal Cluster, Kebumen Regency, in academic year of 2022/2023. This is in line with the advantages of PhET Simulation which makes it easier for students to explore their own knowledge critically. This research can be a reference for future research in the development of students' critical thinking skills.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;