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This study aims to examine the storage and arrangement system of facilities and infrastructure implemented at SMPN Nuris as an effort to improve the effectiveness of the learning process and the efficiency of school management. Well-managed facilities and infrastructure can create a safe, comfortable learning environment that supports the achievement of educational goals. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings show that although SMPN Nuris has a relatively structured system of storage and organization, there are still several challenges such as limited storage space, lack of regular maintenance, and minimal use of technology in inventory management. This study offers recommendations for improving the management system of facilities and infrastructure to support better school governance.

This research focuses on the implementation of conventional and digital learning media in Christian Religious Education and Character Education at SMP Negeri 8 Palangkaraya. The study aims to analyze the effectiveness of these media in enhancing student understanding and engagement. A quantitative experimental design was employed, involving 106 seventh-grade students divided into groups using different media: educational snake and ladder games for conventional media and interactive PowerPoint presentations for digital media. Data were collected through observations and Likert-scale questionnaires. The findings indicate that both media effectively foster a lively learning atmosphere, with students showing high enthusiasm and participation. The conventional media was particularly beneficial for active learners, while digital media catered to visual learners. The implications suggest that varied media use can enhance teaching quality and accommodate diverse learning styles, making learning more engaging and meaningful.

The role of Guidance and Counseling Teachers in strengthening the profile of Pancasila students in schools is very strategic. The implementation of guidance and counseling services in schools with the independent learning curriculum requires service components that are accompanied by plans and implementations that have been integrated with strengthening the profile of Pancasila students. Quantitative research type with descriptive methods. Descriptive research is a study that tries to answer existing problems based on data. The population in this study were all classes VIII A to VIII F with a total of 265 students. The results of the study showed that the profile of Pancasila students at SMP Negeri 002 Jambi City was 83.33 or a good category. The description of the dimensions of faith, devotion to God Almighty, and noble character in the profile of Pancasila students at SMP Negeri 002 Jambi City was 84.64% or a good category. The description of the global diversity dimension in the profile of Pancasila students at SMP Negeri 002 Jambi City was 87.09% or a good category. The description of the mutual cooperation dimension in the profile of Pancasila students at SMP Negeri 002 Jambi City is 84.12% or a good category. The description of the independent dimension in the profile of Pancasila students at SMP Negeri 002 Jambi City is 75.79% or a good category. The description of the critical reasoning dimension in the profile of Pancasila students at SMP Negeri 002 Jambi City is 82.71% or a good category. The description of the creative dimension in the profile of Pancasila students at SMP Negeri 002 Jambi City is 83.33% or a good category.

Teaching Assistance is part of the MBKM (Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka) program which aims to improve students' literacy and numeracy skills and provide opportunities for students to learn and develop themselves. One of the target schools for this program is SMP Negeri 4 Mauliru. This program includes various strategies, including optimizing reading corners equipped with picture illustrations to attract students' interest as well as casual reading activities aimed at improving reading habits. Apart from that, this program also involves distributing multiplication brochures to strengthen students' understanding of numeracy as well as making literacy and numeracy posters with the aim of providing a deeper understanding while strengthening educational messages about the importance of literacy and numeracy.  The main aim of this program is to improve students' literacy and numeracy skills, as well as support the development of basic abilities and create a fun learning environment. The results show that this program has a positive impact by increasing literacy and numeracy skills, as well as students' learning motivation and interest in reading.

This research discusses the application of Augmented Reality (AR) technology in teaching traditional dance as a means of increasing the cultural literacy of junior high school students. The research aims to overcome the lack of students' understanding of traditional dance due to the lack of direct interaction with these cultural practices. The research method used a qualitative case study approach. The case study was chosen because it allows researchers to intensively explore the dynamics of learning in a limited context, namely at SMPN 13 Jakarta, and produce a comprehensive understanding of the role of AR technology in building cultural literacy. The results showed that the use of AR in traditional dance learning significantly increased students' interest, participation, and understanding of the cultural values contained in dance. In conclusion, the integration of AR technology in cultural arts learning provides a new alternative in shaping learning that is more contextual, collaborative, and oriented towards strengthening character and local cultural values. This research recommends expanding the use of AR media not only in dance, but also in other cultural arts fields such as music, visual arts, and theater.

In the school environment, efforts to build students' discipline awareness are a challenge in themselves, especially amidst social dynamics and technological developments that influence adolescent behavior. The purpose of this study is to examine discipline issues and describe the approaches applied by BK teachers at SMP Pecawan Medan in building students' discipline awareness. With a qualitative descriptive research method, case study design. The results of the study indicate that student discipline problems at SMP Pecawan Medan are quite complex, covering various violations such as lateness, violations of rules, to deviant behavior. BK teachers apply a humanistic and educational approach through personal dialogue, individual counseling, a combined preventive and curative approach, and behavioral evaluation. The approach taken by BK teachers does not only emphasize punishment, but also on understanding the reasons for violations and character building. Parental involvement and collaboration between schools also strengthen the effectiveness of coaching.

The background of this study is based on the absence of formal pantomime learning in the curriculum or in extracurricular activities, but the school is able to achieve achievements in pantomime competitions. This study aims to examine the pantomime teaching strategy at SMPN 1 Kawali in improving student creativity as preparation for facing pantomime competitions between students. This study uses a qualitative descriptive analytical approach with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, documentation and literature studies. The subjects of this study were art and culture teachers and students who were prepared as participants in the pantomime competition. The results of this study indicate that the teaching strategies applied include: (1) Application of a scientific approach and application of the discovery learning method, experimental method, drill method, demonstration method, (2) talent search selection strategy through NMB (Nesaka Mencari Bakat) activities and dance extracurricular activities, (3) competition strategy which includes the stages of introducing basic pantomime concepts, exploring themes and storylines, designing movements and development, intensive training and periodic evaluation of student abilities in terms of expression, movement techniques and creativity. All of these strategies have been proven to be able to improve student creativity, prepare them optimally for competition, and produce achievements in pantomime competitions.                                                                                 

This study aims to analyze the level of interest of male students in grades 7-8 in Volleyball Extracurricular activities at SMP Negeri 5 Surabaya. The background of this study is based on the fact that the majority of male students prefer other Extracurricular activities compared to Volleyball, even though SMP Negeri 5 Surabaya has a dynamic Extracurricular program. Analysis of student interest in this activity is still rarely done, so this study focuses on the interest of male students in grades 7-8 in participating in Volleyball Extracurricular. The type of quantitative descriptive research with a questionnaire method. The population in this study were students who actively participated in Volleyball Extracurricular activities totaling 22 students, with the sampling technique used was purposive sampling with a quota approach. The researcher set a quota of 13 respondents / 13 male students in grades 7-8 who came from members of the Volleyball Extracurricular at SMP Negeri 5 Surabaya. The results of the study showed interest in Extracurricular activities among male students in grades 7-8 at SMP Negeri 5 Surabaya, the majority of male students were included in the high category of 38.46%. It is concluded that the interest of male students who participate in the Volleyball Extracurricular at SMP Negeri 5 Surabaya is in the high category.

Unwanted pregnancy (UP) among adolescents is a reproductive health problem that affects physical, psychological, social, and economic aspects. Adolescents often lack knowledge about pregnancy and reproductive health. Therefore, effective educational methods, such as video media, are needed to increase adolescent girls’ understanding of UP. This study used a quantitative pretest-posttest design without a control group. Forty-eight ninth-grade students at SMPN 1 Sliyeg were the respondents. Data was collected using a questionnaire before and after intervention using educational video. Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon test to see the difference in knowledge levels. The pretest results showed that 66.7% of respondents had poor knowledge, and none had good knowledge. After the intervention, all respondents (100%) had good knowledge. The Wilcoxon test showed a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05), indicating a significant difference. Therefore, educational video is effective in increasing knowledge of adolescent girls regarding unwanted pregnancy.

This study aims to analyze the influence of discipline in congregational prayer and understanding of religious sermons (kultum) on the spiritual intelligence of 8th-grade students at SMPN 1 Jetis. Spiritual intelligence is important in shaping students' character and morals. However, several issues were identified, such as tardiness in congregational prayers, preference for sitting in the back rows, and lack of understanding of the messages conveyed in the sermons. This research employed a quantitative correlational non-experimental method with simple random sampling. Data collection was conducted through questionnaires and documentation.The results of the study show that: (1) Discipline in congregational prayer has a significant effect on spiritual intelligence, with the regression equation Y = 16.723 + 0.501X1, a P-value of 0.000 < 0.05, and an R² value of 21.4%; (2) Understanding of sermons also has a significant effect, with the equation Y = 22.301 + 0.341X1, a P-value of 0.000 < 0.05, and an R² value of 23.6%; (3) The combination of discipline in prayer and understanding of sermons has a simultaneous effect on spiritual intelligence with the model Y = 15.702 + 0.307X1 + 0.234X2, a P-value of 0.000 < 0.05, and an R² value of 29.3%. Therefore, improving discipline in prayer and understanding of sermons can enhance spiritual intelligence.

This study aims to determine the physical fitness profile of students at SMP Negeri 1 Eris Tondano. This research employed a descriptive method with a survey technique involving 62 students, consisting of 38 males and 24 females. The data collection instrument used was a 12-minute run test based on the Cooper protocol. The results showed that the average level of physical fitness was classified as “bad” with an overall mean distance of 1606.47 meters. Male students had an average of 1900.84 meters, while female students averaged 1140.38 meters. According to Cooper’s classification, 73% of the students fell into the “bad” category and 27% were in the “reasonable” category. The conclusion of this study is that the physical fitness level of students remains low and requires more structured attention and guidance through physical education programs.  

This study concludes that the use of training teaching style has a significant effect on improving the basic ability to kick the ball with the inside of the foot in the soccer game of students at SMP Negeri 1 Modayag Barat. This is proven through the results of statistical analysis, where the t-count value of 8.77 exceeds the t-table of 2.074. This means that the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted. Before the hypothesis testing is carried out, the data is first tested to see normality using the Lilliefors method and homogeneity by comparing group variances. The results show that the data has a normal distribution and homogeneous variance, so it meets the requirements for a t-test. To measure students' abilities, an instrument is used in the form of a kicking ball skill test with the inside of the foot, with the support of facilities such as a soccer field, ball, whistle, and stationery. The study involved 24 students who were randomly divided into two groups, namely the experimental group and the control group, each consisting of 12 people. This study uses an experimental method with a Randomized Pre-Test and Post-Test Control Group Design. The formulation of the problem to be answered in this study is whether the teaching style of training can affect the improvement of basic skills in kicking the ball with the inside of the foot. The main objective of this study is to determine how far the application of the teaching style of training can help improve these basic skills in students of SMP Negeri 1 Modayag Barat

In order to keep the educational process running smoothly in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, several schools have turned to online learning platforms. In the context of LMSs, one of the most popular systems is Moodle. Focusing on SMPK PENABUR Depok in the post-COVID-19 era, this study seeks to ascertain the impact of Moodle on the efficacy of learning in educational institutions. The study employs a quantitative methodology to investigate the interrelationships of factors by means of student questionnaires and basic linear regression analysis. With a coefficient of determination of 61.1%, the data demonstrate that Moodle significantly and positively affects the effectiveness of learning. Despite some technological issues, such slow internet, Moodle has improved students' access to course materials, their ability to engage in class discussions, and their level of participation. According to these results, blended learning—which has recently emerged as a viable strategy—can benefit from the use of learning technologies like Moodle to raise the bar for educational excellence. The need of bolstering technological infrastructure and enhancing the quality of online learning platforms to improve the effectiveness of learning going forward is underscored by the implications of this study.

Advances in science and technology drive innovation in learning, especially through the optimization of learning media to foster students' interest in learning. This study aims to explore how the use of learning media can foster students' interest in learning at SMP Negeri 17 Batang Hari. The research approach is qualitative research with a case study approach, involving teachers and students as the main contributors. Information was collected through observation and in-depth interviews that focused on student engagement, material appeal, content clarity, learning motivation, digital interactivity, and changes in attitudes and values. The findings of this study indicate that learning media such as videos, images, animations, and digital applications can significantly increase student engagement and interest in learning. Visual aids enable students to understand abstract ideas in a more tangible way and facilitate the dissemination of content. Digital aids create an interactive and engaging learning environment that encourages students to be actively involved. Teachers also find these materials useful for clarifying exchanges, reducing words, and encouraging students to engage in structured reasoning. Learning Media not only improves academic achievement but also contributes to the emergence of values ​​such as collaboration, creativity, and digital ethics. This study concludes that optimizing learning media can produce a dynamic and relevant learning process, even though there are technical constraints in selecting learning tools that are tailored to student characteristics.

The IPNU-IPPNU organization has an important role in character building of students at SMP Ma'arif Kalibawang, Wonosobo Regency in 2024/2025. This study aims to describe and analyze how the organization's activities are able to internalize character values ​​such as religiosity, responsibility, discipline, leadership, and cooperation through various activities based on direct experience and real-life practices. The method used is descriptive qualitative field research, with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data obtained were analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldana analysis models. The results of the study indicate that the active involvement of students in the IPNU-IPPNU organization significantly improves aspects of character, soft skills, and student discipline, and equips them to become a responsible, religious, and competitive young generation in accordance with the paradigm of experience-based character education.

This study aims to determine the relationship between arm muscle strength and the ability to perform long serve shots in badminton among students of SMP Negeri 6 Tondano. The research employed a descriptive correlational method with a quantitative approach. The sample consisted of 15 randomly selected students. The instruments used were a push-up test to measure arm muscle strength and a badminton long serve test to assess the ability to perform long serve shots. The analysis results showed a correlation coefficient (r) of 0.21, with a contribution of 4.41%, indicating a low relationship between the two variables. The t-test results showed that the calculated t-value (tₕ) = 0.79 was smaller than the critical t-value (tₜ) = 2.048, thus the alternative hypothesis was rejected. Therefore, it can be concluded that there is no significant relationship between arm muscle strength and the ability to perform long serve shots among students of SMP Negeri 6 Tondano.

This study aims to analyze the effect of the practice teaching method on the basic motor skill of kicking a ball using the outside foot among students of SMP Negeri 1 Touluaan. The research was a quasi-experimental design with a quantitative approach. A total of 20 students were divided into two groups: an experimental group receiving the practice teaching method, and a control group receiving no intervention. The instrument used was a test of kicking skills. Data were analyzed using a t-test after the prerequisites of normality and homogeneity were met. The result showed tcount = 3.81 > ttable = 2.101 at a significance level of 0.05, indicating a significant effect of the practice teaching method on the improvement of basic kicking skills using the outside foot.  

  This study aims to test the effect of applying the teaching style of exercise on the improvement of basic movement skills in kicking the ball with the inside of the foot in soccer games at SMP Negeri 3 Tenga. This research uses an experimental method with a pre-test and post-test randomized control group design. The research sample consists of 20 students, divided into two groups: the experimental group, which receives the treatment using the teaching style of exercise, and the control group, which does not receive the treatment. The results of the study show that the application of the teaching style of exercise has a significant effect on improving the ability to kick the ball with the inside of the foot, with the experimental group showing better improvement compared to the control group. This study concludes that the teaching style of exercise is effective in improving the basic movement skills of kicking the ball in students.

This study aims to 1) Find out the level of interest of students at SMP Negeri 3 Yogyakarta for Cybercounseling services. 2) Measuring the achievement level of the score of interest items of interest for SMP Negeri 3 Yogyakarta students. This study uses an approach with a descriptive quantitative method. This study is aimed at students in grade IX of SMP N 3 Yoyakarta, the sample of this study is 130 students, data collection using the Interest Scale (58 items and all valid with a reliability test of 0.941). Data analysis used descriptive categorization techniques. The results of this study show that: 1) grade IX students of SMP N 3 Yogyakarta, have a moderate level of interest in cybercounseling services with a percentage of 62 (47.69%), and almost half of the total students, namely 59 (45.38%), who show interest in the high category. Meanwhile, the categories of students with very high, low, and very low interest were relatively small, at 3.85%, 2.85%, and 0.77%, respectively. 2) Identified The majority of the items statement in the interest scale, reaching 52 (89.66%), received a high response from the students. In addition, only 6 (10.34%) statements received a response at a moderate level.

This study aims to describe effective learning strategies in increasing the understanding of literal meaning and majazi at students at Zainul Hasan Ganggong Islamic Boarding School. Pesantren, as a religious-based education institution, has an important role in shaping comprehensive religious understanding, including understanding of rich religious texts about literal meaning and majazi. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach with observation methods, interviews, and documentation to collect data. The results showed that effective learning strategies include the use of tahsin methods (proper and correct reading of the Qur'an), tahfizh (memorizing the Qur'an), a contextual explanation of the Qur'an and hadith verses, as well as group discussions that encourage students to interact and exchange thoughts. These strategies have proven to increase students’ understanding of literal meaning and majazi, so they can understand more deep and cyclic texts in their daily lives. This study provides important implications for curriculum development and learning methods in pesantren to improve the quality of the religious understanding of students.