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This study aims to describe the implementation of electronic media Smart TV in Social Science (IPS) learning at SMP Ulil Albab Mojo Kediri. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach, using interviews, observations, and documentation as data collection techniques. The findings indicate that the use of Smart TV has a positive impact on students' enthusiasm, motivation, and comprehension in IPS learning. Visuals and animations presented through Smart TV attract students' attention, enhance learning focus, and provide stronger conceptual understanding. However, challenges were also identified, such as unstable internet connection, weak electricity supply, and misuse by students. School management strategies and teacher readiness are crucial factors for successful implementation. With proper management, Smart TV can serve as an interactive, efficient, and relevant learning medium to meet the challenges of digital-era education.

This research aims to determine the extent of the influence of classroom management on the discipline of eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Sangatta Utara. This study uses a quantitative research method with a field research type. The determination of the sample size is done using the proportional random sampling formula with a percentage of 50%, resulting in a sample of 98 respondents. The data collection technique employs a questionnaire technique. The results of the first hypothesis testing using the t-test showed a calculated t-value of 5.482. Since this value is greater than the table value (5.482 < 1.984), it is concluded that the classroom management variable has a significant effect on student discipline on a partial basis. In the second data analysis using the F-test, a F-value of 30.050 was obtained, which is greater than the table value of 3.94, with a significant F-value of 0.001, which is smaller than the alpha value of 0.05, thus Ha is accepted. There is a positive influence of Classroom Management on the discipline of eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Sangatta Utara. The results of the tested determination coefficient formula showed an r square value of 0.238 or 23.8%, which means that the contribution of the Classroom Management variable is 23.8%, which is considered low, while the remaining 76.2% is influenced by other factors outside the variables in this study.

This study aims to describe the effect of implementing Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) on improving Physical Education (PJOK) learning outcomes for students. This research is a Classroom Action Research (CAR) with a design model based on Kurt Lewin's opinion, which consists of four stages: Planning, Acting, Observing, and Reflecting. The research subjects were 40 seventh-grade students of SMP Labschool Unesa 3 in the 2024/2025 academic year. The data collection instrument used in this study was a learning outcome test on the Indonesian Children's Gymnastics Practice Material. This research was conducted over two cycles, each consisting of two meetings and one assessment, which consisted of four stages: planning, action, reflection, and evaluation, from late April to mid-May 2025. Data were analyzed at each cycle, and percentage analysis was performed. The learning outcomes in the first cycle showed that 54% of students achieved mastery, with an average score of 73.19. An improvement was seen in the second cycle, with 80% of students achieving mastery, with an average score of 80.11. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that the implementation of Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) can improve the learning outcomes of seventh-grade students of SMP Labschool Unesa 3 in the Indonesian Children's Gymnastics Practice Material.

This study aims to describe students' difficulties in translating word problems into mathematical models in algebra material. Using a qualitative approach, the subjects were seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Tasikmalaya in the 2024/2025 academic year. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. The results show that students struggled to understand the meaning of word problems and convert them into correct equations. Common errors included misconceptions about algebraic symbols, such as treating variables as fixed numbers and misusing the equal sign. In addition, students had difficulty identifying essential information needed to construct a mathematical model. Learning activities that focused only on procedural calculations further contributed to these challenges. This study recommends the use of more contextual and meaningful learning approaches, such as Problem-Based Learning and Realistic Mathematics Education, to help students better understand the relationships within problems and accurately express them through appropriate mathematical representations..    Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kesulitan siswa dalam menerjemahkan soal cerita ke dalam model matematika pada materi aljabar. Dengan pendekatan kualitatif, subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 2 Tasikmalaya tahun ajaran 2024/2025. Data dikumpulkan melalui angket, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa siswa mengalami kesulitan dalam memahami makna soal cerita dan menyusunnya menjadi persamaan yang tepat. Kesalahan yang muncul meliputi pemahaman yang keliru terhadap simbol aljabar, seperti menganggap variabel sebagai angka tetap dan tidak tepat menggunakan tanda sama dengan. Selain itu, siswa juga tampak kesulitan menentukan informasi penting yang diperlukan untuk membangun model matematika. Pembelajaran yang hanya berfokus pada prosedur perhitungan turut memperkuat kesulitan ini. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan penggunaan pendekatan pembelajaran yang lebih kontekstual dan bermakna, seperti Problem-Based Learning dan Realistic Mathematics Education, agar siswa dapat lebih memahami hubungan antar informasi dalam soal dan menyusunnya dalam bentuk model yang benar.

The purpose of this observation was to determine how effective teaching with the lecture method combined with the Socrative application is in improving the understanding of the Islamic Religious Education (PAI) curriculum among grade VIII students of SMP Tunas Utama. One of the main results of this study is the active involvement of students and the application of technology in the PAI learning process. Planning, implementation, observation, and reflection are two main elements of the applied methodology, known as classroom action learning (CAR). The tools used include observation sheets, comprehension tests, and questionnaires for student responses. The results of the study showed that the application of the Socrative method was able to improve interaction between students, learning motivation, and understanding of religious concepts. This increase can be seen from the increase in average scores and learning completeness from the first period to the second period. In this way, the combination of the flipped learning method with interactive technology such as Socrative has succeeded in improving the quality of learning in the PAI subject.

The aim of this research is to find out whether the Professional Competence of Christian Religious Education Teachers has a positive influence on the Character of Class IX Students of SMP Negeri 1 Baktiraja, Humbang Haunjungan Regency, Academic Year 2023/2024. The research method used is a quantitative method with an inferential approach. The population is all 143 Protestant Christian students in Class IX of SMP Negeri 1 Baktiraja, Humbang Hasundutan Regency for the 2023/2024 academic year and a sample of 51 people was determined using random sampling techniques. Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire with 36 items, namely 18 items for variable the following data: 1) Test the analysis requirements: a) positive relationship test obtained rxy = 0.527 > rtable(=0.05,n=51) = 0.297. b) Testing a significant relationship obtained tcount= 4.340 > ttable(=0.05, dk=n-2=49)= 2.021. 2) Influence test: a) Regression equation test, obtained the regression equation Y ̂="28.09"+0.53X. b) Regression coefficient of determination test (r2) = 27.8%. 3) Test the hypothesis using the F test to obtain Fcount > Ftable=(=0.05, dk numerator k=20, dk denominator=n-2=51-2=49) namely 18.81 > 1.51. Thus Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected.    

Bilingualism of Junior High School Children and Its Implications for Indonesian Language Learning. This research seeks to explore how much interaction takes place between a child’s native language and their second language in junior high school students. The phenomenon of using multiple languages (bilingualism) is observed not just in informal settings, but it also extends into formal environments. This practice leads to children experiencing difficulties in differentiating between languages.

Christian religious education at SMP Negeri 1 Teriak is an effort made to increase interest in reading the Bible for students in class VII, which is very important by increasing their reading of the Bible so that they can understand the meaning of the Bible. This type of research is qualitative research with an approach through observation, interviews, documentation, library research. The results of the research show that the efforts of Christian religious education teachers to increase interest in reading the Bible for class VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Teriak, Bengkayang Regency are: 1) implementing literacy before starting lessons; 2) provide questionnaires for weekly reports at church; 3) give memory verses for each homework assignment; 4) create stories using Bible sources and are required to read the Bible every day to make reports. So, PAK teachers play an increasingly important role in encouraging Class VII students to read the Bible, so students will increasingly increase their interest in reading the Bible.    

The purpose of this study describes the impact of extracurricular activities on the dancing skills of SMP Negeri 34 Kerinci students. This type of research is qualitative research with descriptive methods. The object of research is students of SMP Negeri 34 Kerinci. This research instrument is the researcher himself. Data collection techniques are carried out by observation, literature study, interviews and documentation. The steps of analyzing data are collecting data, identifying data, classifying data and drawing conclusions. The results showed that students' lack of confidence when doing dance exercises in extracurricular activities, due to students' fear when the teacher told students to come forward and also difficult to understand the material taught, difficult to capture the movements taught by the teacher. The results of the evaluation of dance extracurricular activities at SMP Negeri 34 Kerinci proved that of the 34 people tested, there were 20 students who got A (Very Good), 10 students got B (Good) and 4 students got C (enough). From the overall evaluation results, the teacher held a meeting with the principal for students who got the highest score (Very Good) to be included to take part in the Kerinci Regency FLS2N next year, and had the opportunity to participate in inter-school competitions such as Exspo and Pensi. This shows that SMP Negeri 34 Kerinci is progressing.

The research problem is that students have low physical fitness. They appear lethargic, unmotivated, and struggle to focus on memorizing lessons. Additionally, many students are unable to complete several physical tests in physical education classes. Furthermore, the average student scores do not meet the learning objective criteria. This study uses a quantitative descriptive research method. The population consists of 787 students from grades VII, VIII, and IX of SMP Negeri 1 Batusangkar, Tanah Datar Regency. The sample was selected using the Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling technique, resulting in a sample size of 39 students. Data collection was conducted through physical fitness tests and students' average report card scores. The study found that, based on correlation analysis, the obtained r-value (rhitung) was 0.97, while the critical r-value (rtabel) at a significance level of α = 0.05 was 0.316. This indicates a significant relationship between physical fitness and academic achievement. In other words, the better a student's physical fitness, the better their academic performance, as confirmed by this study.

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the “Word Chemistry” technique in improving poetry writing skills of 8th-grade students at SMP Negeri 3 Maos during the 2024/2025 academic year. The background of this research lies in students’ limited ability to choose precise diction and express strong imagination in writing poetry. “Word Chemistry” is a creative technique that encourages imaginative exploration and combination of words, similar to chemical reactions, enriching students’ vocabulary and poetic expression. A quasi-experimental method was applied using a pretest-posttest design involving two groups: experimental and control. The primary instruments included poetry writing tests and scoring sheets assessing diction, imagery, creativity, and expression. Data analysis revealed a significant difference between pretest and posttest scores in the experimental group (p = 0.00000122), with 90.63% of students showing improvement, although most gains were categorized as low to moderate based on N-Gain analysis. The study concludes that the Word Chemistry technique significantly enhances students’ poetry writing skills and holds promise as a creative and enjoyable method for teaching literary expression.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education holds significant potential to enhance the quality of learning and the effectiveness of teaching. This study aims to evaluate a teacher competency development program through the integration of AI, particularly in the development of AI-based teaching materials utilizing the Kelas Ajaib feature in the Canva application. The training involved 40 teachers from SMP Negeri 1 Kota Ambon and was conducted through workshops and interactive simulations. Evaluation results indicated an 85% level of participant enthusiasm and 86% satisfaction, reflecting a highly positive response to the program. However, teacher competence in creating AI-based instructional media reached only 75%, suggesting a need for further mentoring and improved supporting infrastructure. The main challenges identified included limited hardware availability and difficulties in adapting to new technologies. Therefore, follow-up training, enhanced technical support, and improved school facilities are recommended. Collaboration among educational stakeholders is essential to ensure the sustainability of AI integration in the learning process. Further research is recommended to examine the long-term impact of AI implementation on teaching quality and student engagement.

The effectiveness of the Windows Shopping strategy in enhancing the speech writing abilities of eighth-grade students at four government junior high schools in Cilacap Regency, Indonesia, is examined in this study. The study is based on the demand for novel instructional methods that assist students with the challenges of arranging thoughts, choosing the right vocabulary, and creating well-written sentences while writing speeches. The study used a mixed methods approach with an explanatory sequential design, consisting of pretests and posttests administered to 128 pupils, along with qualitative data from observations, interviews, and reflections. With average scores rising from 61. 63 (pretest) to 81. 97 (posttest), the results showed a notable improvement in students' performance. The statistical significance was confirmed by a paired sample t-test (t = 11. 52, p = 9. 83 × 10⁻¹³). Qualitative data also showed that students were more engaged, creative, and confident during group learning sessions. The Windows Shopping method, in accordance with social constructivist learning principles, encouraged students to actively explore, present, and reconstruct information through group interaction. This approach, according to the study, is effective in improving students' speech writing abilities and promoting essential 21st century skills such as creativity, collaboration, and communication. It should be used more widely in other text-based language instruction as well.

This study aims to analyze the implementation of Akidah Akhlak learning in developing religious character among 8th-grade students at SMP NU Kajen. Religious character serves as the foundation of Islamic education in facing moral degradation challenges in the globalization era. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation study. The results show that Akidah Akhlak learning is implemented through: (1) planning (integrated curriculum development and character-based lesson plans), (2) implementation (experiential learning, teacher modeling, and habituation), and (3) evaluation (authentic assessment). The formation of religious character is manifested in five dimensions: faith, worship, morals, knowledge, and practice. Supporting factors include pesantren-based school environment, parental support, and extracurricular religious programs, while inhibiting factors include social media influence, limited learning time, and diverse student backgrounds.

Mathematical Problem-Solving Ability (KPMM) is one of the essential skills that must be developed, as it trains students to formulate appropriate solution strategies, understand the meaning of each step, and cultivate systematic thinking habits. One of the tools that can be utilized to support the development of KPMM is the use of Student Worksheets (LKPD). Various studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of using LKPD in improving students' KPMM; however, comprehensive reviews that specifically examine the effectiveness of LKPD based on educational level and the form of LKPD used are still limited. Therefore, this study aims to analyze and synthesize previous research findings on the effectiveness of LKPD in supporting students’ KPMM in terms of educational level and LKPD format through a meta-analysis method. The population and sample of this study consist of journal articles and national conference proceedings selected according to PRISMA guidelines. The results of the meta-analysis show that the use of LKPD has a very strong influence on enhancing students' KPMM, with an effect size of 2.123. Based on educational level, LKPD is proven to be more effective when used at the junior high school level (SMP) compared to the senior high school level (SMA), while in terms of format, digital LKPD is more effective than printed LKPD in supporting students' KPMM.

This study aims to describe the process of learning mathematics on percentage material through the use of play money with the Indonesian Realistic Mathematics Education (PMRI) approach in class VII SMP. The PMRI approach is used to link mathematical concepts with real contexts, in this case buying and selling activities using play money. This research is a descriptive qualitative research conducted at MTs Al-Mu'aawanah Pemulutan, Ogan Ilir. The research subjects were seventh grade students. The instruments used include Learner Worksheets (LKPD), observation, and interviews. The results showed that the use of play money can help students understand the concept of percentage more concretely and contextually. Students become more active in the learning process and are able to connect the concept of percentage with everyday situations. The PMRI approach proved to be effective in increasing students' engagement and understanding of percentage material.

Mathematical Problem-Solving Ability (KPMM) is one of the essential skills that must be developed, as it trains students to formulate appropriate solution strategies, understand the meaning of each step, and cultivate systematic thinking habits. One of the tools that can be utilized to support the development of KPMM is the use of Student Worksheets (LKPD). Various studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of using LKPD in improving students' KPMM; however, comprehensive reviews that specifically examine the effectiveness of LKPD based on educational level and the form of LKPD used are still limited. Therefore, this study aims to analyze and synthesize previous research findings on the effectiveness of LKPD in supporting students’ KPMM in terms of educational level and LKPD format through a meta-analysis method. The population and sample of this study consist of journal articles and national conference proceedings selected according to PRISMA guidelines. The results of the meta-analysis show that the use of LKPD has a very strong influence on enhancing students' KPMM, with an effect size of 2.123. Based on educational level, LKPD is proven to be more effective when used at the junior high school level (SMP) compared to the senior high school level (SMA), while in terms of format, digital LKPD is more effective than printed LKPD in supporting students' KPMM.

The role of human resources for teachers (educators) in technological progress in the era of the Industrial Revolution 5.0 makes the world of education the most important part of changing the nation's civilization, because it is the implementer of the success of the learning process in the classroom. The government's policy on independent learning hopes to have a positive impact through various activities to grow and improve a culture of literacy, competence and character. Therefore, this service provides a form of service through the socialization of the school literacy movement in independent curriculum learning at SMP Muhammadiyah 01 Jember. The results of this service have provided an understanding of the importance of carrying out a massive school literacy movement by providing access to reading and providing facilities to students. This activity has strengthened the importance of teacher competence in developing and implementing ideas for literacy culture in schools through a text-rich environment, an affective social environment, an appropriate academic environment according to the independent curriculum, and providing a creative environment (makerspace). Thus, this service activity can have a positive impact on schools, especially teachers as implementers of the success of the learning process in the classroom in increasing student competence

Numeracy is an essential competency that supports students’ ability to reason quantitatively and solve real-life problems. However, students in Indonesia often face challenges in understanding mathematical concepts and applying them in everyday contexts. In response to this, a community service program was conducted at SMP Insan Rabbany, Tangerang Selatan, focusing on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications such as ChatGPT and Educaplay in mathematics learning. The program aimed to improve students’ numeracy literacy and provide teachers with the capacity to utilize AI tools effectively. The activities included training sessions for teachers, and direct assistance in classroom implementation. The results showed a significant uses in students’ ability of numeracy. Moreover, teachers expressed increased confidence in incorporating AI-based methods into their lessons. This program highlights the potential of AI to enhance numeracy skills and underscores the importance of technological support and teacher training in the digital age.

This study aims to determine the influence of digital comic learning media KLIK (Financial Literacy Comics) on cognitive learning outcomes in social studies subjects of grade VII students of SMP Negeri 22 Malang. The approach used in this study is a quantitative approach. The type of research used is an experimental type of research with a Posttest Only Control Group Design research design. The population in this study is all grade VII students of SMP Negeri 22 Malang with the sample used, namely grade VII B students as the experimental class and grade VII G as the control class. The instrument used to measure students' cognitive learning outcomes is test questions. The data analysis techniques used in this study were data instrument tests with validity tests and reliability tests, prerequisite tests with normality tests and homogeneity tests, and hypothesis tests using t-tests. The results of the study showed that there was a partial influence of digital comic learning media KLIK (Financial Literacy Comics) on students' cognitive learning outcomes. This is evidenced by the results of data analysis with the help  of SPSS 22 for Windows which shows 0.000 < 0.05 which means that H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted.