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The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the Talking Stick Learning Model on Student Learning Activity in the Subject of Christian Religious Education and Character Education for class VIII at SMP Negeri 1 Balige, Toba Regency in the 2024/2025 Academic Year. The research hypothesis is: "there is an effect of the Talking Stick Learning Model on Student Learning Activity in the Subject of Christian Religious Education and Character Education for class VIII at SMP Negeri 1 Balige, Toba Regency in the 2024/2025 Academic Year". The population was all students of class VIII of SMP Negeri 1 Balige, Toba Regency in the 2024/2025 Academic Year who were Protestant Christians totaling 173 people. The research sample was determined using a purposive sampling technique, namely 30 students of class VIII B. This research method uses a quantitative research method with a pre-experimental design type in the form of "one shot case study". The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire item for variable Y totaling 18 items. Based on the experiments that have been carried out, the results obtained before treatment produced an average of 48.10 and after treatment 57.53. The research data for the questionnaire were analyzed using the One-Shot Case Study t-test formula. From the calculation results, the t-value = 3.599> t-table (α = 5%) = 2.042 was obtained. The t-value is in the area of ​​the H0 rejection curve and Ha acceptance. Thus, it can be concluded that with the difference between before and after treatment and t-value> t-table, the research hypothesis is accepted, namely that there is an influence of the Talking Stick Learning Model on Student Learning Activity in Christian Religious Education and Character Education subjects for class VIII at SMP Negeri 1 Balige, Toba Regency, in the 2024/2025 Academic Year.

Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan kemampuan berpikir kreatif matematis siswa kelas VII SMP Al Farabi pada materi geometri. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan melibatkan seluruh siswa kelas VII sebanyak 71 orang. Data diperoleh melalui tes tertulis berupa empat soal terbuka berbasis geometri yang dirancang untuk menggali empat indikator berpikir kreatif, yaitu kelancaran (fluency), keluwesan (flexibility), keaslian (originality), dan elaborasi. Hasil analisis menunjukkan kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa tergolong “baik” pada setiap indikator, dengan skor tertinggi pada keluwesan (75,35%) dan terendah pada keaslian (61,27%). Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa meskipun siswa telah memiliki kemampuan berpikir kreatif yang cukup baik, pengembangan ide-ide orisinal masih perlu ditingkatkan. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan menjadi bahan masukan bagi guru untuk merancang strategi pembelajaran yang lebih relevan dan mendukung pengembangan kreativitas siswa

The “Aku Anak Jujur” campaign is an anti-corruption educational program aimed at elementary and middle school students to instill honesty and integrity from an early age. The program aims to shape young generations to be aware of the dangers of corruption and the importance of honesty in daily life. Conducted online via Zoom, the program involved 16 participants. Materials were delivered through presentations, animated educational videos, interactive discussions, and games such as word scramble and fill the blank. The results showed that the interactive approach effectively engaged participants, enhanced their understanding of anti-corruption values, and encouraged self-reflection on honest behavior. This initiative successfully increased students' awareness of honesty and contributed positively to character development. Similar programs are recommended to be expanded to strengthen an anti-corruption culture from a young age.  

This study explores the influence of locus of control on junior high school students’ creative mathematical thinking and its implications for instructional strategies. Using a quantitative approach with a descriptive correlational method, 16 eighth-grade students from various Jakarta schools participated. The research instruments consisted of a questionnaire and a creative thinking test. The Shapiro-Wilk normality test indicated that the data were not normally distributed, prompting the use of the Wilcoxon non-parametric test. The findings revealed a significant relationship between locus of control and students’ creative thinking abilities (p = 0.013 < 0.05). These results highlight the importance of strengthening internal control beliefs to foster creativity in mathematical problem-solving.

The rapid advancement of information technology demands that the younger generation possess adequate digital literacy from an early age. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a community service activity focused on educating junior high school students at SMP Ma’arif NU 1 Purwokerto about computer systems and computer networks. The research employed a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques including observation, semi-structured interviews, documentation, as well as pre-tests and post-tests. The activity involved students from classes 9A, 9B, and 9C, who participated in interactive learning sessions covering basic materials on computer systems, computer networks, and digital safety. The results indicate an increase in students' understanding of information technology concepts, as reflected by improved comprehension scores and positive responses toward the program. Students demonstrated high enthusiasm, actively engaged in discussions, and were able to explain the material presented. These findings suggest that an educational approach based on hands-on practice is effective in enhancing digital literacy among students. The implication of this activity highlights the importance of continuous technology education at the basic education level to prepare the younger generation for the challenges of the digital era and to encourage their active contribution to a technology-based society.

Mathematics is often perceived as a subject that is difficult for students to master, a notion that has been confirmed by numerous previous studies. One of the contributing factors is the limited variety of instructional media used in classrooms, which affects students' interest and comprehension. Many teachers still lack appropriate learning media to support blended learning approaches. This study aims to develop and implement multimedia-based Educational Instructional Media (EIM) that are valid, practical, and effective. The project utilizes video-based learning to deliver algebra concepts material for Grade VII students at SMPN 252 Jakarta and SMPIT Al-Qudwah. The development process follows the ADDIE model, which includes five stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. During the analysis phase, both learning needs and content requirements were mapped according to SAP (System Analysis and Product). The material was then divided into seven core sections. In the design stage, the curriculum structure, system flow, and user interface were developed. The development stage involved creating instructional content based on the analysis results. The content was then uploaded to the Moodle platform and presented using the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model.

The ability of students’ writing skills in class VIII is related to the use of spelling (letters). Capitalization) and word selection (meaning) in writing slogan text compositions for students are still lacking. This study aims to analyze errors in the use of Indonesian in writing slogan text compositions for class VIII students at UPTD SMP Negeri 1 Gunungsitoli. This study is a qualitative descriptive study. The data for this study are student worksheets in writing slogan text compositions. The data sources in this study were class VIII-F students at UPTD SMP Negeri 1 Gunungsitoli and one of the Indonesian language teachers. The research instruments were tables of Indonesian language errors in writing slogan text compositions and interviews. Data collection techniques were observation, interviews and written tests. The data analysis technique in this study was reduction. Data, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Based on the results of the research that has been conducted, the errors in Indonesian language in writing slogan text compositions found 161 errors in the use of Indonesian language in writing slogan text compositions of class VIII-F students including: (1) the use of spelling (capital letters) as many as 31 errors, starting from errors in the placement of capital letters (capital) and placement or use of lower case letters in writing student slogan texts, (2) word selection as many as 72 errors

This study aims to determine the effect of the Reciprocal Teaching learning model on the reading comprehension ability of news texts among seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Hiliduho. The research employed a quasi-experimental method with a Nonequivalent Control Group Design. The pretest results showed that the initial abilities of students in the experimental and control classes were comparable, with average scores of 64.57 and 65.87, respectively. After the treatment, the experimental class showed a significant increase, achieving a posttest average of 81.52, while the control class only reached 74.35. The Reciprocal Teaching model proved effective in creating a collaborative learning environment, encouraging students to think critically, engage in discussions, and teach one another. In contrast, the control class, which used the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model, demonstrated lower participation and higher dependence on the teacher. The hypothesis test showed a significance value of 0.001 < 0.05, indicating that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted and the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected. These results indicate a significant effect of the Reciprocal Teaching model on students’ ability to comprehend news texts. Therefore, this model is recommended as an effective teaching strategy to enhance students’ reading comprehension, particularly in news text material at the junior high school level.

This study aims to improve the ability of eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 2 Sogaeadu in identifying short story elements through the application of the SQ4R method. The background of this study is the low interest of students in reading literary works and their lack of understanding of effective reading strategies. The study used a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design which was carried out in two cycles, each including the planning, implementation, observation, and reflection stages. The results showed a significant increase in student learning outcomes, from an average of 59.2% in cycle I to 82.4% in cycle II. The percentage of student involvement also increased from 42%-52% (cycle I) to 71%-90% (cycle II), while observations of researcher performance increased from 56%-75% (cycle I) to 87.5%-100% (cycle II). These findings prove that the SQ4R reading method is effective in improving students' ability to identify short story elements through systematic and easy-to-apply steps.

The use of computers in the teaching and learning process aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning. One of the competencies of teachers is applying information and communication technology in learning. Some problems that exist in society, especially in some schools, are the lack of multimedia-based learning materials in the classroom; learning using conventional methods; and the lack of use of information technology among teachers. Therefore, a workshop on how to create multimedia-based materials was proposed. The purpose of this workshop is to train teachers to build from scratch to multimedia-based teaching materials and train them to use information technology tools optimally. Some of the benefits requested are that teachers can learn new knowledge especially about multimedia; applications made by teachers can be used as initial applications to be used as one of the tools to transfer topics or subjects to their students. This workshop was held for one day from May 15, 2025 joining 20 educators from SMP Advent Kabanjahe. The result of this Socialization is the application of learning media teaching materials based on macromedia flash and can be used as one of the tools in the classroom to transfer knowledge to the class.

The results of this study show that: 1) The steps of implementing the make a match type cooperative learning model have several stages that must be prepared by teachers so that the learning process is taught in a structured manner, namely designing teaching modules and learning themes, preparing cards containing questions and answers, making learning assignment planning strategies, carrying out preparation and implementation of activities, couple verification, evaluation,  awarding/appreciation. 2) The results in the implementation of the make a match type cooperative learning model explain that there is an increase in student learning activity and learning outcomes before and after learning. 3) Factors that affect the learning process There are supporting factors, namely student motivation and enthusiasm that encourage active involvement in the learning process, while inhibiting factors, namely the classroom atmosphere becomes unconducive during learning.

Cigarette and alcohol abuse among young people is a major issue that can have a negative and detrimental impact on the health and future of younger generations. The number of smoking-related deaths in Indonesia ranges from 217. 000 to 240,000 people each year. The “Cerdas tanpa Candu” program was held as a preventive measure through counseling on smoking and alcohol consumption prevention to students of SMP Negeri 19 Kendari. This activity was carried out using a lecture method involving 26 respondents, using power points, banner media, pre-test, post-test, ice breaking, then continued with the presentation of the banner contents, interactive quizzes and group photos. The purpose of this counseling is to increase students' awareness of the hazardous materials in alcohol and cigarettes. Method: This counseling uses the lecture method and interactive quizzes, using a one group pretest and posttest design. The distribution of knowledge levels based on pre-test and post-test scores is displayed in the results of the counseling activities. Eight respondents (30.8%) were included in the “good” category, seventeen respondents (65.4%) were included in the “sufficient” category, and one respondent (3.8%) was included in the “less” category according to the pre-test results. After the test was conducted, there was a significant increase in the post-test results, with around 22 participants (84.6%) included in the “good” category and 4 participants (15.4%) included in the “sufficient” category. The results of the paired sample t-test showed a p-value of 0.03, which is lower than α = 0.05. This indicates that the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected and the alternative hypothesis (H1) is accepted, which shows a significant difference between the average pre-test and post-test results. It is expected that educators at SMP Negeri 19 Kendari provide balanced counseling between consistent ones through the UKS program, and they can provide high motivation for their students to behave away from cigarettes and alcohol.    

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan Implementasi Karakter dalam meningkatkan karakter tanggung jawab pada pembelajaran PPKn melalui Proyek P5 pada peserta didik kelas VII SMP Negeri 18 Surakarta. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Subjek penelitian terdiri dari guru PPKn kelas 7 dan siswa kelas 7 di SMP Negeri 18 Surakarta. Dalam pengumpulan data, peneliti menerapkan beberapa teknik, yakni observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Untuk memastikan kevalidan data digunakan triangulasi, baik sumber maupun teknik. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan secara deskriptif kualitatif dengan model interaktif. Hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa: 1) Penguatan karakter tanggung jawab dalam pembelajaran PPKn melalui P5 dilakukan dengan tugas proyek kelompok karena mendorong siswa menyelesaikan tugasnya masing-masing. 2) hambatan yang dihadapi meliputi keterbatasan fasilitas, kurangya tanggung jawab siswa, rendahnya motivasi pribadi, dan pengaruh lingkungan. 3) solusinya, guru berperan sebagai fasilitator yang menciptakan lingkungan belajar kondusif, memberikan tugas menantang, umpan balik positif dan reward untuk memotivasi siswa agar lebih bertanggung jawab. Kata Kunci : Karakter Tanggung Jawab, Proyek Profil Pelajar Pancasila, Implementasi.

Tujuan penelitian ini: 1) Untuk menganalisis game edukasi "KARISMA" dalam pembentukan karakter Merdeka Belajar pada siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 18 Surakarta tahun ajaran 2024 / 2025. 2)  Untuk mendeskripsikan persepsi siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 18 Surakarta dalam penggunaan game edukasi "KARISMA" dalam pembelajaran pada tahun ajaran  tahun ajaran 2024 / 2025. Bentuk  penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskripsi kualitatif. Subjek penelitian ini melibatkan guru PPKn kelas VIII dan siswa kelas VIII. Sumber data yang digunakan sumber primer dan sumber data sekunder. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi. Uji keabsahan dilakukan dengan triangulasi sumber dan triangulasi metode. Data dalam penelitian ini dianalisis menggunakan teknik deskripsif kualitatif dengan model analisis interaktif. Hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan: 1) Game edukasi "KARISMA" memiliki kontribusi positif terhadap pembentukan karakter Merdeka Belajar pada siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 18 Surakarta tahun ajaran 2024/2025. Game ini dirancang untuk menerapkan nilai-nilai karakter sesuai dengan Profil Pelajar Pancasila yang sejalan dengan prinsip-prinsip Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar. 2)  Persepsi siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 18 Surakarta terhadap penggunaan game edukasi "KARISMA" dalam pembelajaran cenderung positif. Persepsi siswa pada game ini sebagai media pembelajaran yang inovatif, menarik, dan relevan dengan kebutuhan siswa. Game "KARISMA" tidak hanya meningkatkan pemahaman siswa terhadap materi pembelajaran, tetapi juga memotivasi mereka untuk lebih aktif, kreatif, dan mandiri dalam belajar. Kata Kunci : Persepsi, Game Edukasi, “KARISMA”     The objectives of this study were: 1) To analyze the educational game "KARISMA" in the developing Merdeka Belajar characters in class VIII students of SMP Negeri 18 Surakarta in the 2024/2025 academic year. 2) To describe the perceptions of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 18 Surakarta in the use of the educational game "KARISMA" in the 2024/2025 academic year. This research method is qualitative descriptive. The subjects of this study were civics teachers in grade and students in grade VIII. The data sources used are primary sources and secondary data sources. Data collection techniques used were through observation, interviews, documentation. Data validity testing was carried out using source triangulation and methods triangulation. The data in this study were analyzed using qualitative descriptive techniques with an interactive analysis model. The results of this study  could be e concluded: 1) The educational game "KARISMA" has a positive contribution to the development of the Merdeka Belajar character in students in class VIII students of SMP Negeri 18 Surakarta in the 2024/2025 academic year. This game is designed to apply  character values ​​in accordance with the Profil Pelajar Pancasila which was in accordance  with the principles of the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum. 2) The perception of students in class VIII towards the use of the educational game "KARISMA" in tended to be positive. The Students' perceptions of this game as an innovative, interesting, and relevant learning media to students' needs. The "KARISMA" game not only improves students' understanding of the learning material, but also motivates them to be more active, creative, and independent in learning. Keywords: Perception, Educational Game, "KARISMA"

The purpose of this research was 1) to determine the forms of bullying behavior that occurred in students in class VII of SMPN 18 Surakarta, 2) to determine the role of Civics teachers in providing reinforcement of legal norms to overcome bullying behavior at the seventh grades students of SMPN 18 Surakarta. The from of this research was qualitative reseach. The research steategy used was a case study. The subjects in this research were the deputy principal for student affairs, civics theacher in class VII, guidance and counseling teacher, and students in clasdd VII. The data sources used were primary data sources and secondary data sources. The data collection tecniques used were observation and triangulation. The data in this research was analyzed using an interactive model. The results of this research could be concluded that 1) the forms of bullying behavior that occur in class VII were verbal and physical bullyinng. Verbal bullying acts ythat often occur in class were calling friends by their parent’s names, making fun of and ridiculing them. Meanwhile, physical actions included kicking, hitting, throwing stones and choking. 2) strengthening legal norms carried out by civics teachers in class VII was by providing learning materials in accordance with the curriculum, giving advice to students not to carry out acts of bullying, and punishing perpetrators of bullying so that they felt deterred andnot to carry bullying acts again. Keywords: bullying, legal norms, role of Civics Teachers.    

In the era of increasingly advanced technological development, decision support systems (DSS) play an important role in improving the quality of decision-making in the education sector. The selection staff at SMP Dharma Bakti find it difficult to objectively determine the best academic students because they still use a manual method that is prone to errors. This research aims to design a web-based decision support system that can help selection staff assess and determine their best academic students objectively and quickly. This system is developed using the PHP programming language, MySQL database, LARAVEL 8 framework, and applies the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method within it. This research produces a system that allows the SMP Dharma Bakti Selection Officers to input alternative data, namely student data, determine the weight of criteria and sub-criteria, and view the ranking results automatically, thus greatly facilitating the SMP Dharma Bakti Selection Officers in determining their best academic students.

The purpose of this study is to foster religious character through extracurricular activities of pencak silat at SMP Negeri 4 Kaliwiro Wonosobo. This study uses a descriptive qualitative field research method, with the background at SMP Negeri 4 Kaliwiro Wonosobo, data collection is carried out using observation, interview, and documentation methods. The object of research in this study is to foster religious character through extracurricular activities of pencak silat. The results of the study indicate that extracurricular activities of pencak silat at SMP Negeri 4 Kaliwiro play a positive role in instilling religious values ​​such as discipline, responsibility, honesty, and self-control. These values ​​are in line with Islamic teachings and are instilled through routine training, religious advice, and the habituation of attitudes and behaviors that are in accordance with religious values.

Drug abuse among Indonesian teenagers continues to rise and poses a significant challenge to the development of the nation's future generation. Limited knowledge about legal and health issues makes students vulnerable to the negative impacts of narcotics. This initiative aims to provide legal education and information on the medical effects of drugs to students at SMPN 1 Kopo, Garut. The outreach program was conducted face-to-face using an interactive approach, including presentations, educational videos, and two-way discussions. The results showed an increase in student participation and understanding of the dangers of drugs, as well as legal awareness. This activity demonstrates that a collaborative educational approach can build resilience among teenagers in facing environmental pressures and encourage the creation of change agents within the school environment. The program is expected to serve as the first step toward long-term collaboration between educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, and the community in preventive anti-drug efforts. It is hoped that with closer collaboration, the younger generation will be better educated and protected from the dangers of drugs, and will contribute to creating a healthier, drug-free environment. This program is also a model that can be applied in other schools as part of a broader effort to prevent drug abuse within the community. By strengthening the understanding of legal consequences and health risks, this program can also act as a preventive measure, fostering a safer environment for students and promoting greater community engagement in combating drug-related issues, ensuring a sustainable impact on the community’s future. It is essential for such initiatives to be continuously reinforced and expanded to reach more schools and communities, thereby creating a more extensive network of awareness and prevention.

This community service activity aims to increase the motivation, confidence, and love of male students for traditional Acehnese art, particularly the Likok Pulo dance. This dance is characterized by its energetic and rhythmic nature, making it suitable as a dance teaching material for male students who have previously shown little interest in participating in dance activities. The methods used include demonstrations and peer tutoring, covering training in various dance movements, mastering the lyrics, and accompanying music with the rapa’i instrument. The training was conducted over three days from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The dancers involved were specifically male students who had previously shown little interest in dance practice. The results of the activity showed that male students were highly enthusiastic, as evidenced by their ability to master movement variations, sing lyrics, and play musical accompaniment in a short period of time, despite having never participated in dance extracurricular activities before. This activity demonstrated that selecting appropriate dance material can change students' negative perceptions of dance and serve as a medium for preserving local culture through formal education.

This research is motivated by the low enthusiasm and participation of students in social studies learning which is considered boring due to the lack of facilities and less varied learning methods. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence and magnitude of the influence of the Example Non Examples learning model on improving the argumentation skills of grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 3 Srengat. This study used a quantitative approach with a Quasi Experimental Nonequivalent Control Group design. The research sample consisted of 30 control class students and 27 experimental class students selected through purposive sampling techniques. Data were collected through questionnaires and learning outcome tests, then analyzed using the Independent Sample T-Test and Effect Size tests. The results showed that there was a significant influence of the Example Non Examples learning model on improving students' argumentation skills, with a significance value of 0.000 <0.05. Cohen's d test showed a value of 6.140 which indicated a large influence. These findings indicate that the Example Non Examples model is effective in improving students' argumentation skills in social studies subjects, so it can be used as an alternative learning model to create more active and meaningful learning.