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The ability to write and read hijaiyah letters is very important for students to understand Islamic teachings. The PKM team at TPQ As-Sabiqun uses the flash card method in learning hijaiyah letters to improve students' abilities. This method invites students to learn visually and interactively, and encourages them to be more active, confident, and enthusiastic. This literature study aims to analyze the activity of reading and writing hijaiyah letters using the flashcard method to improve the abilities of students at TPQ As-Sabiqun. This study uses the PAR (Planning, Acting, Reflecting) method. The results of this activity show a significant increase in students' abilities in learning to write and read hijaiyah letters using the flashcard method..

This study aims to develop Genially-based teaching materials for the topic of news text writing for Grade VII students at UPTD SMP Negeri 5 Gunungsitoli. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the Borg and Gall model, which consists of ten stages ranging from identifying potentials and problems to mass production. The research subjects were students from class VII-E (6 students: 3 male and 3 female) and class VII-D (31 students: 15 male and 16 female). The validation results of the teaching materials indicated a very high level of feasibility, with scores from three experts: material expert (100%), language expert (100%), and design expert (96.6%). A practicality test conducted on a small group yielded a score of 96.11%, categorized as "Very Practical." The effectiveness test carried out on the larger group showed an effectiveness rate of 83.87%, classified as "Very Effective" in improving students’ ability to write news texts.In conclusion, the Genially-based teaching materials are highly feasible, practical, and effective for teaching news text writing in Grade VII. This study is expected to serve as a reference and provide additional insights for future researchers.  

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of uring the Project Based Learning model on the ability to write narrative texts in grade IV students at UPT SDN 18 Gresik. The type of research used is quantitative research with an experimental reseacrh method. The experimental research method used is a quasi esperiment, because in this study the researcher cannot control all variables. The subjects involved in this research were class 4 of UPT SDN 18 Gresik in the 2024/2025 academic year, totaling 54 students who were divided into 2 classes, namely class IVA and IVB. The analysis used is descriptive statistical analysis and inferential statistical analysis. Based on the result of the analysis that has been done, the average value of the post-test value of the experimental class is 83,77. While in the control class, the average value is 78,56. From these results, it it proven by hypothesis testing using the independent sample T Test at a significance level of α = 0,05 showing a Sig value of 0,000, which means the Sig value < 0,05.

Mangrove forest is a general term used to describe a variety of tropical coastal communities dominated by certain species of trees or shrubs that have the ability to grow in salty waters. The purpose of this study was to determine the utilization of mangrove forests and the impact of mangrove forests on coastal areas. The research method used in this writing is a qualitative method. The process of analysis, and data collection is carried out and obtained through interviews and direct observation. The results of the research obtained that the surrounding community utilizes mangroves to be used as processed various types of food and sold to visitors who come, with these results can improve the economy of the local community. The impacts of mangrove forests for coastal areas include preventing coastal erosion, being a soil catalyst from seawater, fisheries habitat, providing a broad economic impact, a source of animal feed, preventing global warming, a source of income for fishermen, maintaining water and air quality, developing tourism areas, providing a source of firewood, developing science, and maintaining climate and weather.

The purpose of this study was to determine the ability to write short stories of students in the Indonesian Language Subject of Class V at UPT SPF SD Inpres Bertingkat Labuang Baji before using the suggestopedia method, Jeneponto Regency and to determine the ability to write short stories of students in the Indonesian Language Subject of Class V at UPT SPF SD Inpres Bertingkat Labuang Baji after using the suggestopedia method. The main problem in this study is that students are less active in learning and tend to accept whatever is conveyed by the teacher then remain silent and reluctant to express questions and opinions, so the author uses the Suggestopedia method, and the results of learning to write short stories of class V at UPT SPF SD Inpres Bertingkat Labuang Baji are effective after using the Suggestopedia method. This type of research is an experimental research using the "One Group Pretest Posttest Design" design. The population of this study were all fifth grade students totaling 34 people. The sample of the study was fifth grade students at the UPT SPF SD Inpres Bertingkat Labuang Baji totaling 34 people. Data collection was carried out using observation techniques, giving tests and documentation. The data collected in the study were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. The results of the study showed that there was a significant difference in the ability to write short stories between students who received short story writing learning using the suggestopedia method and students who received short story writing learning without using the suggestopedia method. This is indicated by the results of the t-test calculation obtained df 62, p value = 0.001 <0.05. Learning to write short stories is more effective using the suggestopedia method than learning to write short stories without using the suggestopedia method. This is indicated by the average pretest score of 65.17 and the average posttest score of 84.08 which means an increase of 18.91.

The difficulties students experience when solving problems that require calculation indicate a need to improve their arithmetic skills. This research aims to describe students' numeracy skills in solving number problems while also identifying the obstacles they encounter in developing these skills. Specifically, this study explores the mathematical numeracy literacy abilities of fourth-grade elementary school students in facing the Minimum Competency Assessment (AKM) questions on number material at one elementary school in Indonesia. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques including AKM numeracy tests, observation, interviews, and documentation. The research findings show that students' mathematical numeracy literacy ability is in the moderate category, with an average achievement of 65.8%. The main difficulties experienced by students include: (1) recognizing mathematical information from contextual problems, (2) performing numerical calculations, (3) interpreting calculation results in the context of real-world problems, and (4) communicating mathematical reasoning in writing. Based on these results, this research recommends strengthening numeracy learning that connects material with everyday life contexts, as well as improving students' mathematical reasoning abilities through problem-based learning approaches, to optimize the mathematical numeracy literacy of elementary school students.

This study comprehensively investigated the gap in English tense mastery among non-English students. Data were collected using a qualitative case study methodology from seven purposively selected informants through in-depth interviews and direct observation. Key findings reveal persistent challenges, including significant anxiety around using complex tenses, the widespread influence of mother tongue interference (given the absence of explicit tense conjugations in Indonesian), and the limited effectiveness of traditional non-contextual grammar teaching. The observations also highlight a critical gap: although students use digital devices extensively, their engagement with English content is minimal, directly contributing to lower writing and speaking practice assessment scores. Instead, the unexpected finding was the student's remarkable ability to internalize the 16th pattern of the English tenses through memorization in just thirty minutes. These insights underscore the urgent need for innovative, contextual, and confidence-building pedagogical strategies to bridge the gap between theoretical understanding and practical application, enhancing language acquisition and professional communication skills.

Empowerment can be interpreted as an effort to increase the ability of the community to participate, negotiate, influence and control the institutions of their community on a large scale for the sake of improving their lives. Describe the impact of empowerment of the Bosar Bayu Farmer group in improving community welfare. In this study, the researcher used a qualitative research type with a descriptive approach. Qualitative research is research that intends to understand the phenomenon of what is experienced by the research subject, for example behavior, perception, motivation, actions, and others holistically and by means of description in the form of words and language. The reason for choosing the type of qualitative research with a descriptive method is because the process of formulating the problem carried out in the study was carried out comprehensively, broadly, and in depth in discussing the phenomena that occurred in the field. Then the data obtained from farmers in the form of information both verbally and in writing that describes the situation directly in the field, so that it is able to describe what happened at the research location in more detail, and try to obtain and reveal data on the impact of empowerment of the Maju Horas farmer group in improving community welfare in Bosar Bayu village. Building Farmers' Knowledge and Skills, Increasing agricultural production, Increasing the standard of living and equalizing income levels, As a means of cooperation between group members. Based on the results of the research that has been discussed regarding the empowerment of the Maju Horas farmer group in improving the welfare of the community in Bosar Bayu Village, it can be concluded that empowerment is an effort to make the community independent. Keywords: Jeremiah 22:10-12, Disobedience, Exile, Leadership, Obedience to God, God's Judgment, King Shallum (Jehoahaz), Spiritual Destruction, Divine Justice, Social Suffering, Promised Land, Consequences of Disobedience, Hermeneutics, Judah's Kings, Spiritual and Political: Consequences.

Learning strategies are very important to be applied in preparation for the implementation of learning in its implementation can be attributed to local wisdom which is a concept that refers to the culture of the surrounding community. This study aims to analyze learning strategies based on local wisdom and its integration with the improvement of narrative writing skills in Indonesian language learning over the last 10 years which have been published in SINTA-indexed journals. This research is a qualitative research using a literature review of 20 articles. The writing of this article is assisted by several applications such as publish or perish and mendeley. Learning strategies can be associated with local wisdom that is adapted to the culture in the local environment. The results of the literature review are in the form of a classification of learning strategies in improving the ability to write narratives based on local wisdom. The results of the analysis show that local wisdom can be integrated into learning models, learning media, and the development of teaching materials. Based on the research, the application of learning strategies based on local wisdom can improve the ability to write narrative texts and can train critical thinking, creativity and cultural literacy.

Learning strategies are very important to be applied in preparation for the implementation of learning in its implementation can be attributed to local wisdom which is a concept that refers to the culture of the surrounding community. This study aims to analyze learning strategies based on local wisdom and its integration with the improvement of narrative writing skills in Indonesian language learning over the last 10 years which have been published in SINTA-indexed journals. This research is a qualitative research using a literature review of 20 articles. The writing of this article is assisted by several applications such as publish or perish and mendeley. Learning strategies can be associated with local wisdom that is adapted to the culture in the local environment. The results of the literature review are in the form of a classification of learning strategies in improving the ability to write narratives based on local wisdom. The results of the analysis show that local wisdom can be integrated into learning models, learning media, and the development of teaching materials. Based on the research, the application of learning strategies based on local wisdom can improve the ability to write narrative texts and can train critical thinking, creativity and cultural literacy.

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the use of infographic media can enhance the argumentative writing skills of eleventh-grade students at SMK Negeri Sragi, located in the Sragi District of Pekalongan Regency, Central Java. Argumentative writing is a critical academic skill that enables students to express opinions clearly, logically, and persuasively. However, many students struggle with organizing their ideas, building coherent arguments, and presenting supporting evidence effectively. To address this issue, the research employs a quantitative descriptive method with a pre-test and post-test design. A total of 30 students from grade XI were randomly selected as research participants. Infographics were introduced as an instructional medium to assist students in better understanding the structure of argumentative texts, including thesis statements, supporting arguments, counterarguments, and conclusions. The visual nature of infographics was expected to improve students’ ability to grasp and organize key components of argumentative writing. The results of data analysis indicate a significant improvement in students’ writing performance after the implementation of infographic-based instruction. Students demonstrated enhanced clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness in their arguments. Furthermore, the use of infographics increased student motivation and confidence in expressing opinions through writing. This research concludes that infographic media is an effective tool for improving argumentative writing skills among vocational high school students. It is recommended that educators incorporate visual learning tools such as infographics to support writing instruction. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of more engaging and innovative teaching strategies that promote critical thinking and communication skills in the classroom.

This study aims to (1) analyze the skills of class VIII students of GKPS 3 Pematangsiantar Private Middle School in compiling explanatory texts before the implementation of the RAFT strategy. (2) Analyze the skills of class VIII students of GKPS 3 Pematangsiantar Private Middle School in compiling explanatory texts after the implementation of the strategy. (3) Analyze the impact of the RAFT learning strategy on the skills of compiling explanatory texts of class VIII students of GKPS 3 Pematangsiantar Private Middle School. The population in this study were class VIII students of GKPS 3 Pematangsiantar Private Middle School, namely class I with 26 students and class II with 27 students. The method used in this study was a two-group posttest design. Analysis assumption tests, normality tests and hypothesis tests were used in data analysis. The results of the study in the control class reached an average of 69.5 and were included in the "sufficient" category. The results of the study obtained with the RAFT strategy were 86.03 and were included in the "very good" category. Through the hypothesis test, namely tituing>ttable, namely 7.109>1.67528, it can be concluded that there is a significant influence of the use of the RAFT strategy on the ability to write explanatory texts of Class VIII students of SMP Swasta GKPS 3 Pematangsiantar.

The main objectives of this study were to determine whether students of grade VIII of SMPS Muhammadiyah 1 Medan could write explanatory texts using the Inquiry model, to find out whether they could write explanatory texts using the Teams Games Tournament model, and to find out how the Teams Games Tournament model affected the ability of grade VIII students in writing explanatory texts. A total of 64 students were selected from a population of 351 grade VIII students and divided into two groups: the experimental group (32 participants) and the control group (32 participants). General statements, sequences of events, conclusions, causal and chronological conjunctions, technical terminology, and nouns were some of the instruments used. After the quantitative test of the two experimental groups, data analysis techniques such as hypothesis testing, normality testing, and analysis requirements testing were applied. The calculated t value > t table (3.42423 > 2.04227), which shows that grade VIII students at SMPS Muhammadiyah 1 Medan significantly increased their capacity in writing explanatory texts during the 2023/2024 academic year, indicating that the Teams Games Tournament Model has a significant impact on the ability to write explanatory texts.

Reason: The organization's ability to adopt new, innovative behaviors is being restricted by the new, competitive environment that progress and gradual change have created. In light of overall execution factors, SMEs must implement the following digital transformations. SMEs have certain characteristics that set them apart from large corporations. Moreover, having a prototype that is authorized to recognize, impact, and expand its computerized capabilities will help SMEs grow towards more sophisticated development. Idea/procedure/approach: A top to bottom audit of the current writing on advanced Change and hierarchical productivity accomplished inside Scopus and Web of Science to recognize other computerized difficulties confronting PME and the advanced abilities that they truly do vent developer pour y foreface.  We utilized semi-organized apparatuses to safeguard supplements and work with the investigation of metadata specialists. Results: Because Regarding this review, We've got fostered a sophisticated hierarchical skill simulation for proficiency organized that empowers SMEs to distinguish and foster the computerized capacities expected to progress organized change, refined with bits of knowledge from six counseled specialists. We have noticed the significance of authoritative learning and hierarchical information to propel the computerized change of small and medium-sized. Competent modernity /esteem: known as created designs is valuable regarding small and medium-sized administrators in understand what the beginning circumstance is, explain appear computerized holes were, along with have the option by design activities to foster the advanced abilities important to move in the direction of digital maturity coordinated.

This research aims to describe students' difficulties in solving equations and inequalities. This type of research is descriptive using a qualitative approach. Based on the discussion and research results, it can be concluded that the errors that students often make in this material are errors at the reading and transformation stages. In addition, students also often make mistakes at the process skill stage, namely errors in understanding the problem, understanding the concept, determining the correct formula, and performing the calculation process. The factors that cause students to make mistakes are that students are less precise in determining known and questionable information, less precise in compiling problem solving steps, less precise in using formulas, less precise in writing the steps of completion, less precise in performing correct calculations, not determining the conclusion of what is asked, and not re-examining the results of the answers that have been done.

The purpose of this study was to determine the use of vocabulary on the ability to write descriptive texts, to find out grammar on the ability to write descriptive texts and to find out the relationship between the use of vocabulary and grammar on the ability to write descriptive texts in students of SMP Negeri 11 Jayapura City. With a quantitative research method. Based on the analysis that has been done, it can be concluded that there is a significant influence of vocabulary and grammar mastery on the ability to write descriptive texts of junior high school students in Jayapura City. statistically proven with a significant value (Sig.) which is smaller than 0.05 on all variables tested, both individually and together. These results indicate that the combination of vocabulary and grammar mastery is very important to improve students' descriptive text writing skills. Overall, the variables of grammar and vocabulary mastery can explain 60 percent of the variation in students' descriptive text writing skills, with vocabulary making a greater contribution (35.74 percent) than grammar (24.26 percent). These findings emphasize the importance of focusing on developing vocabulary and grammar simultaneously to achieve the best results in learning to write descriptive texts in junior high schools in Jayapura City.

Scientific writing is an important competency that must be mastered by students, especially in writing a thesis as a requirement for graduation at the undergraduate level. One of the problems often encountered is the weak ability of students to manage references and compile citations in accordance with academic rules. This condition has the potential to reduce the quality of scientific work and violate the principle of academic integrity. Therefore, this community service activity aims to improve students' understanding and skills in reference management through socialization of the use of the Zotero application. This activity was carried out at the Syekh Al-Hasan Ahmad Addary State Islamic University in Padangsidimpuan, involving 45 students as participants. The methods used were socialization and training, which included the delivery of conceptual material on scientific writing and citations, as well as practical assistance in using the Zotero application. The results of the activity showed that students gained a better understanding of the importance of reference management and were able to recognize the use of Zotero as a tool to systematically compile citations and bibliographies. The output of the activity was a Zotero usage guide document that can be used as a supporting reference in writing scientific papers. This activity contributes to improving students' academic and digital literacy and supports efforts to prevent plagiarism in the university environment.

This study explores the development of integrated language skills assessment instruments for Korean as a foreign language (KFL) learners in higher education, addressing the need for tools that reflect real-world communicative demands. Grounded in theoretical frameworks such as Bachman and Palmer's Communicative Language Ability model[1] and Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory[2], the research employed a mixed-methods approach, including needs analysis[6], corpus studies, and pilot testing. The research process involved three primary phases: First, a comprehensive needs analysis was conducted among KFL instructors and students to identify assessment gaps and priorities. Second, authentic Korean language materials were collected to create a corpus that informed the development of contextualized assessment tasks. Finally, the instruments underwent rigorous pilot testing with 127 KFL students across three Indonesian universities.The developed assessment instruments integrate reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through task-based scenarios that mirror authentic Korean language use contexts. These include collaborative problem-solving activities, multimedia-based comprehension tasks, and culturally situated role-plays. Statistical analysis demonstrated high inter-rater reliability (r=0.87) and construct validity when compared with established Korean proficiency measures.Results demonstrated the instruments' reliability, validity, and cultural relevance, fostering holistic skill development and promoting positive washback on teaching and learning practices. Implementation of these instruments led to significant improvements in students' integrated language performance and motivation. The study contributes to the field of Korean language assessment by providing empirically validated tools that bridge classroom learning with real-world language application in higher education contexts.

Writing skills play an important role in students ' language development, especially at the elementary school level. However, many students have difficulty expressing thoughts and ideas in writing. This study aims to analyze the application of Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) learning model in improving students ' writing skills and creativity. The Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) learning Model was chosen because it can integrate writing activities and develop students ' creativity. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The results showed that the application of Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) model can improve students ' writing skills, seen from their ability to construct sentences and convey ideas more structured and effective. In addition, student creativity also increased, where students were able to organize ideas, as well as pour them in writing with the right word selection.  The CIRC Model also encourages cooperation, critical thinking and student creativity. This study identifies several challenges in its application, so it is advisable to implement the CIRC model with good time management and effective classroom management strategies to achieve optimal results. This study concludes that the Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) learning model is an effective approach to improve students ' writing skills and creativity in elementary school.

This community service aims to improve the understanding of grade 4 students of SDN 173632 Parparean III, Porsea in learning nominal tens in English. There are still many elementary school students who have difficulty in recognizing, pronouncing, and writing tens in English correctly. This problem can hinder the development of their basic English skills, especially in terms of counting and daily conversation. To overcome these problems, this community service activity implements an innovative learning method that combines educational games, visual media, and interactive pronunciation techniques. The goal is to create a fun learning atmosphere and motivate students to actively participate in the learning process. The approach used is Classroom Action Research (CAR), with data collection through direct observation, short interviews with class teachers, and oral comprehension tests before and after the intervention. The results of the observation showed a significant increase in students' ability to understand and use tens in English after the method was applied. Thus, this learning method has proven effective and can be used as a reference or alternative strategy in teaching English at the elementary school level, especially for numbers and figures.