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This research aims to determine the effectiveness of using story framework media in improving the ability to write fantasy story texts for class VII students at Junior high school 5 Cimahi. Writing fantasy story texts requires creativity, developing imagination, and the ability to organize story lines well. Based on initial observations, many students still have difficulty writing structured, creative and coherent fantasy stories. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method to describe the facts that emerged during the research through observation and questionnaires. Data was collected through observation sheets which included plot development, characterization, use of language, and creativity. Based on the results of the analysis, 39% of students achieved the Very Good category, 50% the Good category, and 11% the Poor category with an average score of 81.9, which is classified as Good. Thus, story framework media is effective in helping students develop better and more structured fantasy story text writing skills. It is hoped that this research can contribute to the development of more innovative and effective Indonesian language learning methods

This study was motivated by the low understanding of mathematical concepts of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 4 Bukittinggi. Based on the results of the documentation study, the percentage of students with daily test scores below the 55 criterion ranged from 50% to 81%. Observations and interviews revealed that learning was still dominated by teachers, while students were less active in the learning process. This study aims to determine the significant effect of the Numbered Head Together (NHT) cooperative learning model on students' understanding of mathematical concepts. This experimental study used the Static Group Comparison Design. The population of the study was class VIII students of SMP Negeri 4 Bukittinggi in the 2021/2022 academic year consisting of 127 students from 4 classes. The sample was taken randomly, with class VIII1 as the experimental class and VIII2 as the control class. The research instrument was a mathematical concept understanding test. The results of data analysis using the t-test showed a calculated t value > t table (3.269 > 1.67) at a significance level of 0.05. From SPSS, a significant value of 0.02 <0.05 was obtained so that H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted. In conclusion, there is a significant influence of the NHT learning model on the understanding of mathematical concepts of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 4 Bukittinggi.    

This study aims to analyze the student attendance system at SMP Santo Leo Jakarta and identify information technology-based solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy in attendance recording. The school currently relies on a manual attendance system prone to recording errors, delayed reporting, and data manipulation. The research employed the Waterfall method, involving observation, interviews, questionnaire data collection, and literature study. The findings reveal that the manual system received low ratings, with average scores ranging from 40% to 42% in terms of usability, effectiveness, and functionality. However, the proposed technology-based system achieved a future expectation score of 80.74%, indicating the school's willingness to adopt a more modern system. An integrated attendance information system is expected to improve productivity, provide real-time information, and facilitate parental involvement in monitoring student attendance.

At the junior high school level (SMP), students begin to recognize the importance of values ​​of togetherness in diversity. However, this understanding does not always run smoothly because of cultural and background differences that can affect the way students interact with each other. This study uses a descriptive approach. The purpose of this study is to analyze students' attitudes towards ethnic diversity in class VIII of a private junior high school. Data collected through questionnaires will be analyzed to obtain an overview of students' attitudes towards diversity related to the topic and objectives of the research applied. The results of the study showed that there were no significant differences in attitudes between students with different ethnic backgrounds. This means that positive attitudes towards ethnic diversity are evenly distributed among various ethnic backgrounds, indicating that ethnic factors are not a barrier to social interaction in the classroom, where most students have similar views on the importance of respecting differences and working together with friends from different ethnic groups.

Each person has a different character, especially within the scope of the school, all students have different behavior and characteristics, so a Pai teacher plays a very important role in improving the honorable morals of each student at Dharma Utama Middle School, Sukasari village. In improving the quality of students' morals towards anyone, a PAI teacher educates and instills nobility by using interesting learning methods so that students do not get bored and fed up. A pai teacher most importantly instills the qualities of honesty, patience in students in studying, and in learning the pai teacher is also required to understand various learning methods so that students are active, responsible and disciplined. Slowly, lazy students will think, their hearts will be touched if the method applied is appropriate and relevant for every student at Dharma Utama Middle School. The first method used is a direct learning strategy and the second is cooperative learning (creating groups in learning). 

IPS can be interpreted as a study or study of society. Difficulties in understanding social studies material can be caused by various factors, such as the complexity of the content, less effective teaching methods, and a lack of connection between the material and students' daily lives. These factors can hinder students' learning process and affect their overall learning outcomes. The method used in this research is a questionnaire which is a data collection method carried out by giving a set of questions or written statements to respondents to answer. The data collection techniques used are primary data and secondary data, where primary data is data directly obtained from respondents while secondary data is data obtained from sources relevant to the research topic, such as books, articles, theses, etc. The results of this research show that the interest of students at SMP Negeri 1 Sidikalang in International Trade material varies, with 50% very interested but 26.7% feeling less interested. The main obstacle comes from the teacher's delivery which is considered less interesting and material which is considered irrelevant to everyday life. Although many students find assignments and evaluations helpful, there is an urgent need for innovation in learning methods to make them more interactive and relevant. Based on the results of a survey conducted via Google Form on 10 respondents from students at SMP Negeri 1 Sidikalang, it appears that students face various obstacles in understanding and being interested in international trade material.

This research aims to determine the average completeness of learning outcomes when using a learning model. The research method used in this research is an experimental research method. This type of research is Pre-Experimental research with an experimental design that will be used in the form of a One Group pre-test and post-test design. This research uses a quasi-experimental method and a quantitative descriptive approach. The population of this research was class VIII students at SMP Negeri 11 Lubuklinggau. 2024/2025 academic year. The sample for this research was students in class VIII.2 of SMP Negeri 11 Lubuklinggau. Data collection techniques were carried out using test techniques. The data analysis technique was carried out using the normality test and hypothesis test, t-test and homogeneity test. The results of this research, after applying the jigsaw learning model, can complete student learning outcomes in force and movement material for class VIII.2 students at SMP Negeri 11 Lubuklinggau, this is based on an average pretest score of 24.92 and a posttest score of 72.91. The collected test data was then analyzed using the t-test, obtaining tcount (1.62) < ttable 1.71 for a significance level of 5%. This means that ho is rejected and ha is accepted, in other words the hypothesis proposed in this research can be accepted as true, so It can be concluded that the implementation of the jigsaw learning model is on average complete in class VIII.2 students at SMP Negeri 11 Lubuklinggau.

Developing self-potential through participation in physical activity is one of the school's goals for students to hone concentration, endurance, flexibility, and balance as well as coordination by increasing physical fitness in PJOK learning activities. This study aims to assess the degree of fitness of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Bangsal. Quantitative techniques based on survey research were used for analysis of the resulting data. Participants were Grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Bangsal in Bangsal Regency. The research sample population was class VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Bangsal. The steps in this study included 50 meter running, vertical jumping (100 meters for men, 30 meters for women), long distance running (1000 and 800 meters respectively), and standing vertical run. jump. Based on the data collected and analyzed, only 3% of the respondents were considered to be in very good physical condition, while 40% were considered to be in bad condition, and 57% were considered to be in very bad condition. As a result, this study concluded that the physical fitness level of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Bangsal was quite low. Given this analysis, it is still very far from the expectations of Physical Education goals. Besides that, the lifestyle of students at this time is relatively lacking in movement, because now all activities are assisted by the existence of mobile phones that have access to the internet.

This study, utilizing MindMeister, aims to examine the impact of using the mind mapping technique on the ability of 7th-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Parbuluan to retell the content of a narrative text they have read. The research population consisted of 172 7th-grade students, with a sample size of 56 students divided into two groups: a control class and an experimental class, each comprising 28 students. The research employed a quantitative method with a true experimental design. The research instrument was a performance test, and the data were analyzed using a t-test. Based on the results, the average score of students’ ability to narrate the content of a narrative text using the close reading technique was 62.21, with a standard deviation of 6.33, which falls into the “poor” category. Meanwhile, the students’ ability to retell the narrative text using the mind mapping technique with the assistance of MindMeister was 80.07, categorized as “good,” with a standard deviation of 5.48. The data indicated an improvement in the average scores between the control class, which used the intensive reading technique, and the experimental class, which applied the mind mapping technique. Through hypothesis testing, it was found that Thitung > Ttabel, thus rejecting H0 and accepting H1. This means that the use of the mind mapping technique with the help of MindMeister positively influences the ability of 7th-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Parbuluan to retell narrative texts.

This study, utilizing MindMeister, aims to examine the impact of using the mind mapping technique on the ability of 7th-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Parbuluan to retell the content of a narrative text they have read. The research population consisted of 172 7th-grade students, with a sample size of 56 students divided into two groups: a control class and an experimental class, each comprising 28 students. The research employed a quantitative method with a true experimental design. The research instrument was a performance test, and the data were analyzed using a t-test. Based on the results, the average score of students’ ability to narrate the content of a narrative text using the close reading technique was 62.21, with a standard deviation of 6.33, which falls into the “poor” category. Meanwhile, the students’ ability to retell the narrative text using the mind mapping technique with the assistance of MindMeister was 80.07, categorized as “good,” with a standard deviation of 5.48. The data indicated an improvement in the average scores between the control class, which used the intensive reading technique, and the experimental class, which applied the mind mapping technique. Through hypothesis testing, it was found that Thitung > Ttabel, thus rejecting H0 and accepting H1. This means that the use of the mind mapping technique with the help of MindMeister positively influences the ability of 7th-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Parbuluan to retell narrative texts.

This study explores the implementation of the peer feedback method in improving the learning outcomes of grade VIII students in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) subjects at SMP Negeri 7 Kota Bangun Seberang. Using the Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach, this study aims to improve student engagement and learning outcomes through active participation in providing feedback to others. This method was chosen to overcome student boredom with conventional learning methods such as lectures. The results of the study indicate that the application of peer feedback can improve students' understanding and motivation to learn. The research process involved two cycles of action including planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data collected through observation and testing were analyzed descriptively qualitatively and quantitatively. The findings showed a significant increase in student learning activities and learning outcomes, indicating that the peer feedback method is effective in facilitating collaborative and supportive learning. This study concludes that peer feedback not only functions as an assessment tool, but also as a means of developing students' character and communication skills.  

This study aims to explore the urgency of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) in improving the spiritual intelligence of eighth grade students at SMP Alfa Sanah Cisauk. Spiritual intelligence is an essential aspect of students' holistic development, encompassing the ability to understand the meaning and purpose of life, as well as to develop strong moral and ethical values. This research employs a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, classroom observations, and school document analysis. The subjects of the study included PAI teachers, eighth grade students, and parents. The results of the study indicate that PAI plays a crucial role in enhancing students' spiritual intelligence. The PAI curriculum not only includes religious knowledge but also spiritual practices that encourage self-reflection, the development of positive values such as honesty, empathy, and respect, and the application of these values in daily life. PAI teachers at SMP Alfa Sanah Cisauk also implement interactive and contextual learning approaches, which facilitate students' deep understanding of religious teachings. Moreover, support from parents and a conducive school environment also contribute to the enhancement of students' spiritual intelligence. This study concludes that PAI is vital in shaping students' character and spiritual intelligence and recommends that schools continuously strengthen PAI programs by involving various stakeholders to achieve optimal results.

Education has an important role not only in the transfer of knowledge but also in the formation of students' character and social skills, such as cooperation skills. At SMP 8 Palangkaraya, efforts to improve the cooperation skills of grade VII students were made through an arts-based project, namely P5 Tari Nusantara. The project aims to provide direct guidance to students in the learning process, not only in the technical mastery of dance, but also in the development of social skills such as planning, communication, and collaboration. Through this activity, students are expected to be able to develop mutual respect, share responsibilities, and complete tasks effectively in groups. Structured mentoring also involves teachers and parents to ensure the skills taught can be applied in daily life. As a result, the project is expected to be an effective model for improving cooperation skills and enriching students' learning experience at SMP 8 Palangkaraya.

The use of effective sentences has a strong influence on the quality of the content of a work. In cerpen writing, it is necessary to use effective language so that both the written and the implied meanings of cerpen can be well conveyed. The study aims to describe the forms of error in the use of sentences effectively in the formation of content quality on cerpen, as well as to present a comprehensive analysis of the linguistic aspects in the cerpen anthology "Back the Window of Ibnu Abbas" as a source of reading for students of 8th grade high school. The study uses qualitative descriptive methods through a language analysis approach by evaluating the quality of the content and effectiveness of the sentences in the book. This research data is a sentence quotation in a cerpen in which there are written errors in the use of effective sentences. Data collection techniques are done with reading and recording techniques. The results of this study found: (1) repetition of verbs, (2) inappropriate dictionary selection, (3) passing sentences, and (4) ambiguous sentences in a cerpen. Such errors make sentences less effective and affect the quality of the cerpen content. The findings of this study provide an in-depth understanding of how the structure of sentences, the meaning of words, the context of language usage, and the form of words influence the understanding and experience of readers of a literary work.

Self-confidence is a character that must be instilled in oneself from an early age, especially in this case for teenagers in the coastal area of Tomini Bay. The coastal area of Tomini Bay has rich natural resource potential and diverse cultural diversity. However, this area often faces various challenges, especially in terms of education and character development of its young generation. Teenagers tend to feel unable to be equal to other teenagers in urban environments. This is because of their low self-confidence. Therefore, starting from this problem, the community service offers a solution by forming a self-confidence character through Public Speaking training for junior high school students in the coastal area of Tomini Bay. Public Speaking training gives students the opportunity to practice speaking in front of many people, be able to respond to feedback constructively, and overcome nervousness or anxiety. A structured and ongoing training program is expected to form a self-confidence character in students. The implementation of this community service activity uses a training method. This community service activity will be carried out at SMP Negeri 3 Satap Bonepantai. This school is one of the schools included in the coastal area of Tomini Bay. It is hoped that with this service, it can be a solution for the low level of student confidence to appear speaking in public in this case through Public Speaking training.

The main objective of this study was to determine the extent to which students' critical thinking skills can be improved through the implementation of a guided inquiry learning model based on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). This study used a quasi-experimental approach with a post-test only control group design. The study population consisted of 5 classes with a total of 190 students. From this population, the researcher took a sample of 68 students through a simple random sampling technique. The sample was then divided into two groups, namely 34 students for the experimental class and 34 students for the control class. The research instrument was a critical thinking skills test consisting of 20 objective, reasoned questions. The research data were analyzed using a t-test. Based on the calculation results, the t-value was 3.792, while the t-table value at a significance level of 0.05 was 2.037. This indicates that Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected. Thus, there is a significant difference between the critical thinking skills of students who participated in learning with a guided inquiry model based on ESD compared to conventional learning. In addition, the improvement in critical thinking skills was also analyzed through the N-Gain calculation. The results showed that the experimental class achieved a 65% improvement, categorized as moderate, while the control class achieved a 59% improvement, also categorized as moderate. These findings indicate that guided inquiry learning integrated with ESD principles provides a more effective way to foster students' critical thinking skills compared to traditional methods. Therefore, ESD-based guided inquiry learning can be an alternative, innovative learning strategy to improve the quality of the learning process in secondary schools.

Sinaga, Novita Romaito. 2024. "The Influence of PAK Learning Interest Through the Implementation of the Game Based Learning Model for Class IX of SMP Negeri 4 Doloksanggul, Humbang Hasundutan Regency, Academic Year 2024/2025." Thesis: Christian Religious Education Study Program, Tarutung State Christian Institute. The aim of this research is to determine the positive and significant influence of Game Based Learning by PAK teachers on the interest in learning PAK of class IX students of SMP N 4 Doloksanggul for the 2024/2025 academic year. The method used in this research uses quantitative with a descriptive approach to inferential statistics. The population is all class IX students of SMP Negeri 4 Doloksanggul, Humbang Hasundutan Regency for the 2024/2025 academic year, totaling 149 people and a sample of 43 people was determined, namely 30% of the population using simple random sampling techniques. Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire with 46 items. The results of data analysis show that there is a positive and significant influence of Game Based Learning by PAK teachers on the interest in learning PAK of class IX students of SMP N 4 Doloksanggul for the 2024/2025 academic year: 1) Test the analysis requirements: a) a positive relationship test obtained a value of rxy = 0.594> rtable = 0.301, thus it is known that there is a positive relationship between variable significant between variable b) Regression coefficient of determination test (r2) = 35.3%. 3) Testing the hypothesis using the F test obtained Fcount> Ftable=22.28>1.51. Thus Ha is that there is a positive and significant influence of Game Based Learning by PAK teachers on the interest in learning PAK of class IX SMP N 4 Doloksanggul Academic Year 2024/2025 is accepted and H0 is rejected.

The study aims to determine whether there is a positive and significant influence of the pedagogical competence of PAK teachers on the learning motivation of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 4 Doloksanggul in the 2024/2025 Academic Year. The research hypothesis is that there is a positive and significant influence of the pedagogical competence of PAK teachers on the learning motivation of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 4 Doloksanggul in the 2024/2025 Academic Year. The quantitative research method is descriptive and inferential. The population of all class VIII students of SMP Negeri 4 Doloksanggul in the 2024/2025 Academic Year who are Protestant Christians is 116 people. The sample is random (random sampling), namely 35% from each class of 41 people. The research instrument is a closed questionnaire. The results of the data analysis obtained: a) The value of r count = 0.661> r table = 0.308 and t count = 5.501> t table = 2.02269 indicates a positive and significant relationship between the pedagogical competence of PAK teachers and the learning motivation of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 4 Doloksanggul in the 2024/2025 Academic Year. b) Regression equation. c) Determination test shows that the magnitude of the influence is 43.69%. d) Hypothesis test obtained F count = 30.372> F table = 3.23 then H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. The study concludes that there is a positive and significant influence between the pedagogical competence of PAK teachers on the learning motivation of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 4 Doloksanggul in the 2024/2025 Academic Year.

The aim of this research is to determine the influence of PAK teachers' social competence on the morality of class VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Laguboti for the 2024/2025 academic year. The method used in this research uses quantitative, descriptive and inferential research methods. The population, namely all Protestant Christian students in class VII of SMP Negeri 1 Laguboti for the 2024/2025 academic year, totaled 199 people and a sample of 50 people was determined, namely 25% of the population using a simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire with 40 items. The results of data analysis show that there is an influence of the social competence of PAK teachers on the morality of class VII students of SMP Negeri 1 Laguboti for the 2024/2025 academic year: 1) Test the analysis requirements: a) positive relationship test obtained by the value rxy = 0,433 > rtabel(=0,05,n=50) = 0,297 thus it is known that there is a positive relationship between variable X and variable Y. b) Testing a significant relationship obtained a value of thitung= 3,333 > ttabel(=0,05,dk=n-2=48)= 2,021 thus there is a significant relationship between variable X and variable Y. 2) Test the effect: a) Test the regression equation, obtained the regression equation =46,75+0,26X. b) Regression coefficient of determination test (r2) = 18,8%. 3) Test the hypothesis using the F test to obtain Fhitung > Ftabel=(=0,05), dk numerator k=20,dk denominator=n-2=50-2=48) namely 11,08 > 1,51. Thus, Ha, that is, there is an influence of the social competence of PAK teachers on the morality of class VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Laguboti for the 2024/2025 academic year is accepted and H0 is rejected.

This study aims to determine how much positive and significant influence there is between the Use of Storytelling Methods on the Activeness of PAK Learning and Character of Class VIII Students of SMP N 3 Simanindo, with the hypothesis that there is a positive and significant influence between the Use of Storytelling Methods on the Activeness of PAK Learning and Character of Class VIII Students of SMP N 3 Simanindo. This study uses a quantitative descriptive inferential approach, with a population of all students of Class VIII SMP N 3 Simanindo who are Protestant Christians totaling 34 people as the research sample. Data were collected with a closed questionnaire of 38 items compiled by the author based on variable indicators according to expert theory. The questionnaire trial was conducted on 30 student respondents outside the research respondents, and its validity and reliability have been tested. The results of the data analysis show that there is a positive and significant influence between the Use of the Storytelling Method on the Activeness of PAK Learning and Character Education of Class VIII Students of SMP N 3 Simanindo in the 2024/2025 Academic Year: 1) Analysis requirements test: a) positive relationship test obtained rxy value = 0.871> rtable (α = 0.05, n = 34) 0.339, thus there is a positive relationship between variable X and variable Y. b) Significant relationship test obtained tcount value of 10.035> ttable (α = 0.05, dk = n-2 = 32) 2.03693 thus there is a significant relationship between variable x and variable y. 2) Influence test: a) Regression equation test, obtained regression equation Ŷ = 2.27 + 0.67X. b) Determination coefficient test (r2) = 75.9%. 3) Hypothesis testing using the F test obtained Fcount > Ftable (α = 0.05, dk numerator k = 2, dk denominator = n-23 = 34-2 = 32) namely 98.71 > 3.23, thus Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected.