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This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the implementation of cooperative learning methods on learning outcomes and students' understanding of Islamic Religious Education (IRE) subjects for Class VIII at MT Hubbul Wathon Sangatta Selatan. This study uses a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental research type using a non-equivalent control group design. The study population was 48 students of class VIII A and VIII B, with a sample size of 44 students, each class consisting of 22 students from the experimental class and the control class. Data collection techniques were carried out through tests (pre- and post-tests), observation, and recording. Data analysis used descriptive statistics, normality tests, homogeneity tests, N-Gain tests, and hypothesis tests (t-tests). The results showed that the average learning outcomes of students in the experimental class increased from 61.14% in the previous class to 84.09% in the next class, while in the control class increased from 63.41% to 77.73%. The results of the normality test showed that the data were normally distributed and the homogeneity test showed that the variances of the two groups were identical. The t-test results showed a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05, so it can be concluded that there is a significant difference between the experimental class and the control class. Thus, the cooperative learning method has a positive and effective effect in improving student learning outcomes and understanding in the Islamic Religious Education subject for Class VIII MT Hubbul Wathon Sangatta Selatan.

This study aims to analyze the influence of coastal cultural tradition-based learning media in the implementation of the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5) on students' learning interest at MTsN 3 Tuban. The background of this research is the lack of integration of coastal local wisdom in learning while the characteristics of madrasah students require a contextual approach that connects material with the surrounding environment. The study uses a quantitative approach with a pretest -experimental design involving 36 eighth-grade students as samples. The research instrument is a learning interest questionnaire with a Likert scale covering aspects of attention, interest, involvement, and continuous desire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and normalized gain test. The results showed a significant increase in students' learning interest with an average score increasing from 68.75 in the pre-test to 82.94 in the post-test with an N-Gain value of 0.45 in the medium category. These findings identify that coastal cultural tradition-based learning media have a positive impact on increasing students' learning interest through contextual and meaningful learning.

Social media has become an alternative space for emotional expression among university students, particularly as a medium for sharing personal problems or emotional distress. This study aims to examine the effect of social media use as a venting platform on the mental health of students at STAIN Mandailing Natal. A quantitative associative research design was employed, involving 25 fifth-semester students as respondents. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire measuring the intensity of social media venting behavior and mental health indicators, including stress, anxiety, mood, and self-confidence. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential tests, including correlation and simple linear regression. The findings indicate that social media use as a place for venting has a significant relationship with students’ mental health. Positive responses received through social media tend to improve emotional well-being, while negative responses may increase stress and anxiety levels. These findings suggest that social media can function both as a supportive and risky environment for students’ mental health, depending on how it is used. Therefore, students are encouraged to use social media wisely, and educational institutions are advised to provide mental health literacy and guidance related to healthy social media use.

The purpose of this study was to determine how much academic supervision at SMP Negeri 2 Sangatta Utara improves teacher performance. This study, which used a quantitative methodology and a straightforward linear regression analytic method, included all 41 of the school's teachers. Direct observation, the distribution of questionnaires, and documentation were used to gather data. The SPSS program was used to first assess the validity and reliability of each instrument. Descriptive statistics, linear regression testing to determine the association between variables, and normality and linearity tests were all part of the data analysis. With a significance value of 0.000 and a t-value of 4.299 that was higher than the t table of 2.021, the study's findings demonstrated a statistically significant association between academic supervision and the caliber of teacher performance. Furthermore, the use of academic supervision accounts for 51.1% of the difference in teacher performance, with other factors not included in this study influencing the remaining 48.9%. These results suggest that while academic supervision is a significant component in raising the caliber of teacher work, other outside variables still require consideration in order to achieve the best possible outcomes during the teaching process.

This article aims to analyze the strategies of reward and punishment in enhancing the motivation and performance of agents at PT Asuransi Jiwa Sequis Life Medan Branch. This study employs a quantitative approach with a survey method. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 50 insurance agents working at the Medan branch. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings indicate that the reward strategies implemented by the company, such as recognition and bonuses, positively impact the improvement of agents' motivation and performance. On the other hand, the application of punishment strategies, such as sanctions or incentive reductions, has also proven effective in improving discipline and performance. Overall, the combination of reward and punishment strategies significantly enhances the motivation and performance of agents at PT Asuransi Jiwa Sequis Life Medan Branch.

This research aims to determine the influence of the habit of reading short surahs on the formation of children's religious personalities at the PUTRI TEMBAR Kindergarten, Kec. Sosa Julu. This research uses quantitative methods. The population used in this research was 110 people, while the sample was taken 20% of the population, namely 22 people.This research uses a quantitative approach with an experimental type of research. The research design used pre-experimental with a one group pretest-posttest design type. The instruments used consist of observation, documentation and tests. The data analysis technique uses descriptive statistics and carries out conditional tests, namely the normality test and homogeneity test. Test the hypothesis using the "t" test. The population of this study were children at the PRINCESS KEMBAR kindergarten, sub-district. Sosa Julu District. Padang Lawas.The results of the research show that there is an increase in the religious personality of children in the PURI TEMBAR Kindergarten, Kec. Sosa Julu. This is proven by the results of pretest and posttest observations. The pretest observation results obtained an average of 59 and the posttest observation results were 77.99. The results of the hypothesis calculation obtained tcount = 1.681 by looking at t and the significance level a = 5% obtained ttable = 2.018 because tcount < ttable shows that there is a significant influence between the habit of reading short surahs on the formation of children's religious personalities in PRINCESS KEMBAR Kindergarten, Kec. Sosa Julu is proven from the results of calculating the value of tcount > ttable. H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, so the conclusion is that there is an influence of the habit of reading short surahs on the formation of children's religious personalities in PRINCESS TWIN Kindergarten, Kec. Sosa Julu District. Padang Lawas.