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Interest in learning is an important factor that influences learning success. This interest is influenced by internal factors, such as motivation and learning style, as well as external factors, such as parental support, facilities, and the school environment. Low interest in learning has a negative impact on student learning outcomes. Therefore, strategies are needed to improve it, such as the use of creative learning methods, active student participation, parental attention, and a conducive school environment. In addition, the hope of developing self-potential is an important aspect in the formation of adaptive and competitive characters. Its implementation involves education, training, motivation, and environmental support. Individual awareness of their strengths and weaknesses, access to resources, and guidance also play a role in self-development. A holistic approach in this process is important to realize individual potential that is beneficial to oneself and society.

Abstract. Understanding opportunity material is often a challenge for students at primary to secondary education levels. This article aims to discuss the factors that influence students' understanding of opportunity material. These factors include students' cognitive abilities, learning styles, teaching methods used by teachers, learning motivation, previous learning experiences, and a supportive learning environment. By understanding these factors, it is hoped that teaching opportunity material can be more effective and help students understand the basic concepts of opportunity.   Keywords:Student understanding, opportunity material, influencing factors, mathematics learning.   Abstrak. Pemahaman materi peluang seringkali menjadi tantangan bagi siswa di tingkat pendidikan dasar hingga menengah. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk membahas faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pemahaman siswa terhadap materi peluang. Faktor-faktor tersebut mencakup kemampuan kognitif siswa, gaya belajar, metode pengajaran yang digunakan oleh guru, motivasi belajar, pengalaman belajar sebelumnya, serta lingkungan belajar yang mendukung. Dengan memahami faktor-faktor ini, diharapkan pengajaran materi peluang dapat lebih efektif dan membantu siswa dalam memahami konsep-konsep dasar peluang.   Kata kunci: Pemahaman siswa, Materi peluang, Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi, Pembelajaran matematika.

Speech acts must be done by everyone in everyday life. Speech act must be adjusted to the context of speech. It is expected that speakers understand various types of speech acts. This article aims to study directive speech acts in independent curriculum learning videos on the Inspirasi Guru Youtube channel in order to add insight and providing resources for researchers and readers. This research is conducted so that writers and readers can convey speech properly and correctly according to the context of speech. This research uses a pragmatic approach and analyzes by identifying speech acts, especially directive speech acts in independent curriculum learning videos contained in the Inspirasi Guru Youtube channel. The data information taken is a video that contains types of directive speech acts in independent curriculum learning. This research is using qualitative descriptive methods and pragmatic methods. The data collection technique uses listening and recording techniques. After the research in the learning video of the independent curriculum on the Inspirasi Guru youtube channel, it was found that there were various types of directive speech acts including directive speech acts of inviting, asking, ordering, charging, urging, suggesting, commanding, giving signals, forcing. The results of the analysis of this article are expected to add insight and can be a reference material for analyzing speech acts, especially directive speech acts, it is also expected that writers and readers able to speech in all situations boldly, well, and of course correctly.

This research was motivated by the researcher's interest in the efforts made by PAI teachers to develop students' critical thinking abilities so that students become more active in the learning process. This research uses qualitative methods with a type of field study (field research) through a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques use observation, interviews and documentation. The analysis was carried out according to experts, namely Milles and Hubberm, through data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions and researchers used triagulation as a form of checking the validity of the data obtained. The results of the research show that the critical thinking abilities of class VIII students at SMPN 40 Takengon are good, this can be seen when students are active in asking questions and fulfill the indicator criteria contained in critical thinking. Efforts made by PAI teachers to develop students' critical thinking skills include teachers asking students stimulating questions through a random system, secondly giving opportunities to students, thirdly using group/collaboration methods. Supporting factors for PAI teachers in developing critical thinking skills are cellphones, training/workshops, and teacher creativity. The inhibiting factors include limited time, different student abilities, creating a conducive atmosphere, and limited facilities and infrastructure.  

With advancements in technology, communication has become easier and more effective, especially through digital media. In the context of education, videos serve as a valuable source of information. This study aims to analyze the use of representative speech acts in the video "Understanding Accounting Without Memorization" on the Akuntan Tampan YouTube channel as a learning resource for students. Representative speech acts function to convey information clearly and convincingly. The approach used in this study is descriptive qualitative, with data collection techniques involving observation and note-taking from the video released on December 10, 2016. The researcher analyzes the patterns of speech acts used in the video, identifying types of representative speech acts that serve to explain accounting concepts in a simple and comprehensible manner for the audience, particularly for students. The analysis results indicate that there are 50 representative speech acts employed to reinforce information and aid in the understanding of accounting concepts without relying on complicated memorization methods. This research is expected to contribute to a deeper understanding of the utilization of speech acts in digital educational content. Furthermore, the findings of this study may serve as a reference for educators in enhancing the quality of learning, particularly in presenting complex material more effectively and engagingly for students.

This study analyzes Indonesian language errors that are common among the younger generation, focusing on the influence of social media as one of the main causes. Data was collected from conversations on the WhatsApp platform and analyzed using a qualitative descriptive method. The results show that language errors that are often found include the use of non-standard abbreviations, spelling errors, punctuation, and capital letters. The main factors causing these errors are the habit of informal communication on social media and the lack of effective Indonesian language education. This research recommends updating Indonesian language learning methods that are relevant to the digital era as well as awareness campaigns for good language use through social media.

The Introduction to Schooling Field Program (PLP) is a key component in preparing prospective educators with the practical skills needed to face challenges in the world of education. This study aims to explore the role of PLP in improving the competence of prospective educators at SMP Swasta Daya Cipta Medan. Through the PLP program, prospective educators are able to apply the theories learned in college in a real context at school, from observing the learning process to participating in extracurricular activities. PLP also provides opportunities for prospective educators to develop pedagogical, professional, and social competencies through direct interaction with teachers, students, and school staff. This research uses a field research approach with a qualitative descriptive design that aims to describe the phenomena that occur. The main informant in this study was the principal, while supporting informants consisted of the vice principal for curriculum, the head of administration, teachers, and school staff. Data were collected through observation, interview, and documentation methods, which were then analyzed using data analysis techniques to review, reduce, draw conclusions, and use triangulation to ensure data validity. This study found that PLP not only enriched students' theoretical knowledge, but also strengthened their skills in managing classes, developing lesson plans, and adapting to various challenges in the field. The PLP program at SMP Daya Cipta Medan contributes significantly in shaping educators who are competent and ready to face the dynamics of the world of education, as well as being able to make a positive contribution to the development of education in Indonesia.

Islamic Religious Education (PAI) plays an important role in the formation of students' character and understanding of religious teachings. However, in practice, not a few students face difficulties in understanding PAI material, both in terms of cognitiveness and affective. These difficulties can be caused by a variety of factors, such as differences in academic ability, lack of motivation, or socio-cultural problems. Therefore, the right strategy from PAI teachers in overcoming learning difficulties is very necessary. This article aims to identify various strategies that PAI teachers can apply to help students overcome learning difficulties. Based on a literature review, there are several approaches that have proven to be effective, including the use of varied learning methods, the use of educational technology, the provision of intensive guidance, and the strengthening of student motivation and character. In addition, the importance of constructive evaluation and feedback in the learning process is also one of the keys in improving the effectiveness of PAI learning. By implementing these strategies, it is hoped that the learning difficulties faced by students can be overcome, and the quality of PAI learning can be improved.

This study aims to find out the implementation of the Qur'an curriculum in Islamic elementary schools, focusing on planning, execution, evaluation, and supporting or inhibiting factors. A qualitative descriptive method with a case study approach was applied through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The findings show that the Qur'an curriculum is implemented using Islamic values-based approaches, involving reading, memorizing, and understanding the Qur'an. Teachers utilize interactive and contextual methods to enhance student engagement. Key supporting factors include teacher competence and learning facilities, while challenges consist of limited time allocation and varying student abilities. The study recommends periodic teacher training and innovative learning strategies to optimize Qur'an learning outcomes

The problem that the researcher encountered was that the process of memorizing students still used their own methods, such as memorizing by repeating the verses to be memorized. This results in students memorizing the Qur’an but not knowing what they are memorizing, then many things happen to forget and exchange almost the same words, often missing a few words or letters in a verse, it is difficult to distinguish verses that are almost the same reading and the memorized memorization does not last long. Therefore, the researcher applies the tarjim method to overcome these problems. The tarjim method is a method of memorizing the Qur'an by emphasizing the use of translation and translation of words so as to help students quickly memorize, understand the verses that are memorized, reduce missing words and letters in the memorized verses, reduce the confusion of words or verses that are almost the same and make memorization last a long time. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the tarjim method on the memorization of the Qur'an of MTsS DMP Diniyyah Puteri Padang Panjang students. This type of research is an experimental research with a Posttest Only Control Design, samples are selected using the Purposive Sampling technique. This study uses two sample classes, namely the control class and the experimental class. This research was carried out in the even semester of the 2023/2024 academic year, namely halaqoh class A as an experimental class and halaqoh B as a control class. To take data from the sample, a final test in the form of an oral test is used. The implementation of the tarjim method for the memorization of the Qur'an by MTsS DMP Diniyyah Puteri Padang Panjang students has gone very well. This is evident from the results of the learning implementation supervision instrument whose value is 85.68. The students' memorization results also increased after applying the tarjim method, this is evident from the average of the experimental class of 83.61. And from the results of the hypothesis test, the result of t calculation was 6,310 > t table, which is 1,692, so it can be concluded that h1 is accepted. This means that the implementation of the Tarjim method is effective in the memorization of the Qur'an of MTsS DMP Diniyyah Puteri Padang Panjang students

This study aims to explain how the tahfidz program at Boarding School Muhammadiyah 1 Wates is managed. Memorizing the Qur'an is an important tradition in Islam that continues to be maintained through educational institutions such as Islamic boarding schools. The tahfidz program at Boarding School Muhammadiyah 1 Wates is designed to increase students' interest and ability in memorizing the Qur'an, but its success requires planned and structured management. This program is one of the best programs and has full support from the school as the parent manager of the Boarding School. In fostering students' interest in memorizing the Qur'an at the Muhammadiyah 1 Wates Boarding School, it includes planning, implementation, evaluation, form of methods and supporting and inhibiting factors of the tahfidz program in increasing interest in memorizing the Qur'an. The research uses a descriptive qualitative method and is collected using interview, observation and documentation instruments. The results of the study show that in managing a special program in increasing interest in Qur'an memorization at Boarding School Muhammadiyah 1 Wates, starting from the planning, implementation, evaluation, and types of methods, as well as supporting and inhibiting elements of the class tahfidz program which are intended to increase interest in Qur'an memorization. The research shows that the management of the special class tahfidz program at the Muhammadiyah 1 Wates Boarding School is running well in terms of planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating. The methods used in the implementation of this special class tahfidz program are the Tikror method (Repetition of reading 5-20 times in each block) and the Tasmi' method (Listening to verses that are read repeatedly). Supporting factors include a comfortable place for students, support from parents, teachers, and administrators of the tahfidz program, as well as health factors and a desire to learn. Inhibiting factors include indiscipline in managing time, limited knowledge, student disobedience, interpersonal problems, speed of forgetting memorization, and laziness. The result of efforts to increase students' interest in memorizing the Qur'an is an increase in the number of people enrolled in special classes, the number of children who pass to take tasmi' bil goib per 1 Juz and students in special classes on average have reached their memorization targets. 

Beverage business competition in the modern era is growing rapidly due to marketing developments and the many beverage and food brands that have become popular in the community. This makes business competition must develop its business to be more attractive. Indonesians not only drink mineral water, but also tea. The popularity of tea, encourages many beverage manufacturers to try to produce new products. Vina's iced tea makes iced tea with a combination of sweetened condensed milk, one of the popular types of tea. This study aims to analyze the effect of tea flavor intensity and ice cube texture on iced tea marketing strategies in Tambak Rejo Village, Waru, Sidoarjo. In the beverage industry, flavor and texture are important factors that influence brand image and product attractiveness in the market. This study uses qualitative and quantitative methods, to find out how consumers respond to the quality of the tea flavor they offer and the freshness of the ice cubes, and how these two factors affect the region. We are investigating how this can help increase sales of iced tea. This study shows that improving the unique taste of tea and the use of ice cubes with optimal texture can improve consumer experience, strengthen brand image, and influence purchasing decisions. Therefore, a strategy to improve product quality by considering aspects of taste and texture is the main key to increasing the competitiveness and sales of ice the village of tambak rejo. This article uses the Praticipatory learning and action (PLA) method or active field learning method is a participatory research method in which consumers and business actors are directly involved in the process of community service activities. In the context of iced tea sales strategies, the PLA method is used to understand how the intensity of tea flavor and texture of ice cubes affect consumer satisfaction and increase sales. 

Education is a process of personality formation that results from the learning process. Through educational institutions, it is expected not only to prepare individuals to face an increasingly technological society of the future but also to influence the process of forming and developing human attitudes and behaviors. The purpose of this research is to analyze the role of Islamic education in shaping the character of quality Muslim individuals and to explore effective methods and approaches in that educational process. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with a literature study approach, where the author collects and analyzes various relevant literature regarding Islamic education and personality character. The results of this research indicate that ideal Islamic education not only focuses on academic aspects but also on the development of character and moral values in students, thereby producing individuals who are not only intellectually capable but also possess good morals and are beneficial to society. Ideal education is believed to serve human growth in all aspects, including spiritual, intellectual, imaginative, and scientific dimensions. Therefore, this educational process should encourage these aspects towards virtue and the attainment of a fulfilling life through the formation of character. Through the development of Muslim personality character, it is hoped that it can produce good, moral, and quality individuals who are beneficial to themselves, their families, their communities, their nation, and humanity in general.

The Madurese language, which is used by the Madurese ethnic community both on Madura Island and outside the island, has significant dialect diversity. The mobility of the Madurese people and interaction with the Javanese language on the island of Java resulted in a mixture of dialects, which influenced the formation of new vocabulary through morphophonemic processes. This research aims to analyze the affixation process in Madurese, especially the use of the prefixes {-e} and {-pa} in the Sekar Assre’ 4 textbook. In this research, the prefixes {-e} and {-pa} are analyzed based on form, function , and its meaning in the formation of verbs, adjectives and nouns. The research uses a qualitative descriptive approach with listening and listening methods, as well as data analysis techniques such as drop and replace. The research results show that the prefix {-e} and its allomorphs (e-, epa-, eka-) function to form passive verbs and adjectives, while the prefix {pa-} functions to form nouns, especially those related to certain professions or activities . It is hoped that this research can contribute to understanding the morphological structure of the Madurese language, especially related to the role of the prefixes {-e} and {-pa} in everyday communication and in learning Madurese in schools.

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of assistance in teaching Quran reading and writing as well as Pegon script at Taman Pendidikan Qur'an (TPQ) Al-Kautsar, Sumokembangsri Village. The assistance is designed to enhance students' skills in reading and writing the Quran, as well as in Pegon script, which is part of the local tradition. The method used in this community service program employs Participatory Rural Appraisal, involving field surveys and direct communication with the community. The results indicate that routine and structured assistance significantly improves students' abilities in reading the Quran and writing Pegon script. The program also positively impacts students' understanding and skills in effectively practicing both aspects. This community service program is expected to contribute to the development of better and more adaptive teaching methods at TPQ and strengthen the preservation of local culture through Pegon script writing.

This research aims to explore the use of picture story applications in increasing students' writing creativity in elementary schools. By combining visual and narrative elements, this application is expected to stimulate students' imaginations and help them compose more creative stories. The method used in this research involves observation and analysis of students who use the application in the writing learning process. The research results showed that students who used the picture story application experienced significant improvements in their writing abilities, including in terms of creativity and writing structure. These findings indicate that picture story applications can be an effective tool in supporting the development of students' writing skills, as well as making a positive contribution to more interesting and innovative learning methods.

Religious education plays a crucial role in shaping the faith and character of children from an early age. One of the important subjects in Islamic religious education at the elementary school level is the teaching of the concept of the Day of Judgment. This teaching is expected to strengthen students' faith and shape their behavior in accordance with religious teachings. This study aims to analyze how the teaching of the Day of Judgment in elementary schools can build children's faith. The research method used is a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data was collected through observation, interviews with teachers and students, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that teaching about the Day of Judgment enhances students' understanding of the afterlife and the importance of good deeds. Varied teaching methods, such as storytelling, discussions, and reflective activities, proved effective in helping students understand these abstract concepts. This learning also has a positive impact on students' attitudes and behaviors, such as increased discipline, honesty, and empathy toward others. However, there are challenges in teaching abstract concepts to children that need to be addressed with more creative and contextual approaches.

This study aims to explore the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the literacy levels of Indonesian students, with a focus on changes in reading habits and the application of literacy in daily life. The methodology used in this research is a descriptive approach combining both quantitative and qualitative methods. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews, which were analyzed to measure students' literacy interest levels and to understand their views on literacy. The results show that the pandemic has led to a significant decline in students' reading habits, caused by factors such as online learning, digital fatigue, limited access to reading materials, and increased use of social media. To address this, it is recommended to provide broader access to reading materials and create an environment that supports literacy, both at school and at home.

Wusto education is an Islamic values-based learning approach that aims to shape student character while improving academic achievement. This study was conducted to analyze the effect of the implementation of wusto education on student learning achievement at PGRI 1 Ciambar Junior High School, Ciambar District, Sukabumi Regency. This study used descriptive quantitative methods involving 100 students as samples. Data were collected through questionnaires, learning achievement tests, and interviews with teachers to better understand the implementation of wusto education in the school curriculum. The results showed that wusto education contributed positively to students' learning achievement. After the implementation of the wusto education program, there was an 18% increase in students' average academic score. In addition, the implementation of wusto education is able to shape better student characters, such as discipline, responsibility and honesty. The excellent programs of wusto education, such as halaqah, character-based learning and religious activities, have a significant impact on strengthening students' moral values. The integration of wusto education at SMP PGRI 1 Ciambar is done by incorporating religious values into general subjects and extracurricular activities. Teachers play an active role in managing learning that is balanced between academics and character building. Based on the results of the study, it is concluded that wusto education is significantly able to improve student learning achievement while forming superior character. The recommendation of this study is to expand the implementation of wusto education in other schools as a strategy to improve the quality of education.

This study examines the challenges and opportunities of digital learning in Vocational High Schools (PMK) in Palembang City, which is a crucial issue in the context of vocational education. The main problems identified include limited infrastructure, lack of digital skills among teachers, and unequal access to devices for students. The purpose of this study is to explore how digital learning can be effectively integrated into the PMK curriculum. The method used is an ethnographic approach, with data collection through interviews, observations, and documentation analysis in four vocational high schools. The results of the study indicate that despite significant challenges, digital learning offers opportunities to improve students' technological skills and innovation in teaching methods. The conclusion of this study emphasizes the need for support from the government and educational institutions to overcome these challenges, so that digital learning can contribute optimally in preparing students for an increasingly digital world of work.