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Continuous professional development: Perceptions of secondary school teachers in Zambia
Authors: Muyunda Gift
Published: July 2022

Teacher professional development (TPD) is not only an ongoing process that contributes towards individual growth of teachers but also an integral element in school improvement. This paper reports the Zambian secondary school teachers’ perceptions of their continuous professional development in teacher engagement in CPD activities, perceived importance of different CPD programs/activities, needs to be focused on future training, and barriers using quantitative data. A self-created questionnaire was distributed to 700 conveniently selected secondary school teachers from four schools. The data was examined using descriptive statistics such as frequency of responses, mean scores, and standard deviation, as well as the t-test of independent samples for comparing the perspectives of respondents from different categories. From the findings, teachers were moderately engaged in TPD programs/activities and perceived developing teaching and learning materials as highly important. The impact of their perceptions was evident as there was no significant difference between female and male perceptions about their engagement in teacher CPD programs. Thus, the importance of recognizing and addressing teachers' perceptions of CPD is argued in this study because teachers play an important role in how they learn and how their perceptions impact the changes they make in their teaching practice.
Academic experiences of shs learners studying english in distance modular approach: A phenomenological study
Authors: Espina Arlene Lluisma , Monte Rhea Joy Deligero
Published: July 2022

This study intended to explore and understand the academic experiences of senior high school students studying English in a distance modular approach. The researchers investigated the academic experiences, the challenges encountered, the techniques in facing challenges, and the suggestions in addressing the challenges. The four Grade 12 SHS learners of General Santos City National High School, one representing each track: Academic, TVL, Sports, and Arts and design, were the participants of this study who were selected through purposive sampling. The current qualitative inquiry is phenomenological in nature. The data were interpreted through coding, categorizing, and conceptualizing. It revealed that the academic experiences of the senior high school students are categorized into two themes; 1. Learners’ Learning Preferences and Time Management and 2. Learners’ Difficulty in Learning English.  The learners experienced difficulty in understanding and comprehending lessons in English subjects. The findings also showed the learners’ learning preferences and the techniques employed in time management like the time blocking method. The challenges were the learners’ intrinsic and extrinsic motivation specifically rooted from being unmotivated and lacking parental support in tackling their learning difficulty; learners' learning preferences and time management specifically identifying their lack of time management technique; learning environment at home that shows unstable network connection and inability to allocate specific time for school work and chores; and learners' difficulty in learning English that shows the difficulty in understanding and comprehending lessons in English subjects.
Fee-free education and the availability of teaching and learning materials for students with disabilities in public secondary schools in Morogoro municipality
Authors: Sanga Ben , Mabagala Daphina Libent , Shavega Theresia J.
Published: July 2022

Provision of fee-free education has facilitated children from poor socio-economic background to access secondary education. However, less has been known on whether the provision of fee-free education has influenced the availability of teaching and learning materials for students with disabilities in public secondary schools in Tanzania. This study, therefore, intended to examine the influence of fee-free education to the availability of teaching and learning materials for students with disabilities in public secondary schools in Morogoro municipality. The study used cross-sectional research design, whereby, questionnaires and interviews were employed to collect data. The study sample involved one (1) Educational Officer, five (5) heads of schools, and 24 students with disabilities, who were obtained through purposive sampling technique. Other study sample included 73 teachers and 98 students without disabilities, obtained by stratified sampling technique, making a total study sample of 201 respondents. Data was analysed through descriptive, factor, linear regression and correlational analyses. The study revealed that fee-free education had significant influence to the availability of teaching and learning materials for students with disabilities in public secondary schools. The study recommended to the government, the major funder of fee-free education in public secondary schools, to supply adequately all necessary teaching and learning facilities in public secondary schools to facilitate smooth learning for students with disabilities.
Students’ awareness on the use of digital library in tertiary institutions in Ekiti state for sustainable development
Authors: Adepoju Eunice Olayinka , Sunday Ogunmodede Aderemi
Published: July 2022

The study examined the awareness of students and use of e-library in tertiary institutions in Ekiti State. Descriptive design of the survey was employed. The population comprised all 100 level and 200 level students in tertiary institutions in Ekiti State while the sample consisted of 150 students drawn from three tertiary institutions in Ekiti State using proportionate sampling techniques. A self-constructed questionnaire titled “Students’ awareness and use of e-library” was used to collect relevant data for the study. The instrument was validated by experienced library expert. A reliability co-efficient of 0.75 was obtained through test re-test method. Data collected were analysed using frequency count and simple percentage. The study revealed that students in tertiary institutions were aware of e-library but with low patronage on the use of electronic database. The major source of awareness of electronic library among the students are through friends and sensitization. The finding revealed that students use youtube page more than online database and  e-journal, e-book and google. Based on the findings, the students should be encouraged to use e-library. Emphasis must be made in the class during the lecture on the use of e-library.
Improving Speaking Ability of Students in English Introduction Material Through Snowball Throwing Games in Class VII B SMPN 3 Surabaya
Authors: Kustiningsih Endah Sri
Published: July 2022

The ability of students in class VII at SMPN 3 Surabaya to speak English is still low from year to year with indicators when expressing English verbally often stopping in the middle of a conversation, the average duration of speaking is under 5 minutes, using very limited vocabulary, lacking courage start talking in English both to the teacher and to classmates. The snowball throwing learning model is a type of cooperative learning that is designed like a ball throwing game. This method aims to provoke creativity in making questions while testing the absorption of material delivered by the group leader. By using the snowball throwing model in Classroom Action Research (CAR) conducted on students of class VII B in semester 1 of SMPN 3 Surabaya, it is expected that this game can improve students' speaking skills in English. Test instruments in the form of performance tests, formative and interviews were previously judged content by expert academics. From processing the formative performance test results in 2 cycles, the talk duration of students increased by an average of 8 minutes, mastery of vocabulary more with the use of diction better and correct, from the results of interviews showed students were more motivated to talk and learning was felt fun. It was concluded that the snowball throwing method was able to improve the speaking ability of VII B students of SMPN 3 Surabaya in English.
Description of Learning Implementation in Entrepreneurship Courses Package C Program at PKBM Farilla Ilmi Padang
Authors: Yolanda Yolanda , Syuraini Syuraini
Published: July 2022

This study was motivated by the success of the Package C education program in PKBM Farilla Ilmi Kota Padang, as evidenced by the high percentage of attendance of the learning population and satisfying learning citizen test scores. The researcher suspected that the cause of the success of the Package C program was because of the implementation of learning, one of which was seen from Entrepreneurship subjects. This type of study is a quantitative descriptive study. The population in this study were 60 people who studied the Package C program. The sampling technique used was classified as a random sampling of 30 people. The technique of collecting data uses a questionnaire. While the data collection tool uses a list of statements (questionnaires). The data analysis technique uses the percentage formula. The results of the study show that the implementation of learning in the Entrepreneurship subjects in the Package C education program, seen from the learning strategies used by tutors is classified as good.
Perception of Dasawisma Members on Innovation in Making of Nutrition Parks in PKK Food Program at the Jorong Parak Lubang
Authors: Jeniati Kharisa , ‘Aini Wirdatul
Published: July 2022

This study is motivated by the success of innovation in the making of nutrition parks in the Family Empowerment and Welfare (PKK) Food Program in Jorong Parak Lubang Nagari Tanjuang Gadang in Lima Puluh Kota Regency. This study aims to describe the perceptions of dasawisma members on the innovation of making nutritional parks in PKK food programs which are seen from five characteristics of innovation: relative benefits, level of suitability, level of complexity, can be tried, the slow pace of results seen. This type of study is quantitative descriptive study. The population in this study were 80 people. The sample in this study was taken 50% of the population, namely 40 dasawisma members using cluster random sampling technique. Data collection techniques used are questionnaires or questionnaires, while data analysis uses a percentage formula. The results showed that the perceptions of dasawisma members on the innovation of nutrition parks making activities on PKK food programs seen from (a) relative benefits showed very good, (b) the level of suitability showed very good, (c) the level of complexity showed very good, (d) can be tried showing very well, (e) the slow pace of results seen very good shows.
Improvement of Student Learning Results Using Animation Media in Material of Cell Division for Students in Class IX-D of SMPN 3 Surabaya
Authors: Munawaroh Siti
Published: July 2022

The development of the education system in Indonesia a teacher is required to be able to develop insight and creativity. As a teacher facilitator must be able to be creative and have various strategies that can be used in the learning process in the classroom. Teaching strategies are a way for students to master the subject matter to the fullest. But the reality in the field is not as smooth as planned. In fact, many students cannot master the subject matter, especially Biology subjects, there are still many children whose grades are under the KKM (KKM 80).The purpose of conducting classroom action research using this animation media is to improve the mastery of the material of cell division. The procedure for class action research used refers to the methodology of action research, namely (1) planning, (2) implementation of actions, (3) observation and evaluation, (4) reflection, carried out in 2 cycles. Media animation is a means of delivering material using technological advances so that it can be more fun. The results of cycle 1 show that student learning outcomes in making questions and their solutions are 84.62%, and the results of the exercise in cycle 2 students' skills reach 92.86%. While the average test result of cycle 1 is 67.00 and the average test result of cycle 2 is 86.00. This shows an increase in student learning outcomes. From this class action research, it can be concluded that the animation media can improve the learning outcomes of mitosis and meiosis cell division for students of class IX D  of SMPN 3 Surabaya Odd Semester 2018-2019 Academic Year.
Application of Demonstration Methods to Improve Learning Achievement in Cultural Arts Subject and Skills of Filter Art Graphic Materials in Class IX E Students of SMP Negeri 3 Surabaya
Authors: Mustamir Ahmad
Published: July 2022

This study aims to determine the increase in learning achievement of students of class IX E of SMP Negeri 3 Surabaya through the application of Demonstration methods in SBK lessons on filter print graphic art material. This type of research is classroom action research (CAR) carried out in 2 cycles of action. The research subjects were 38 people consisting of 15 male students and 23 female students. The research data was collected using observation methods and interview methods with assessment rubric instruments. Data from the research results were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis methods and quantitative descriptive analysis methods. The results of data analysis showed that there was an increase in the learning outcomes of students of class IX E of SMP Negeri 3 Surabaya from the application of the demonstration method with the printing technique reaching 12.45%. In the first cycle of 79.88% who were in the low criteria experienced an increase in the second cycle to 92.33% classified as high criteria. Thus it can be concluded that the application of the demonstration method with printing techniques can improve the learning achievement of class IX E students of SMP Negeri 3 Surabaya on filter print graphic art material.
Enhancement of Physical Learning Results in Subject Matter of Dynamic Electricity through Problem Based Learning Methods on IX-B Grade Students at SMPN 3 Surabaya
Authors: Setiyono Luhur
Published: July 2022

Physics learning in teaching and learning activities are known not doing interaction between students and their teachers, causing learning outcomes to be not maximal. This research aims to enhancement of physical learning results of dynamic electrical materials through problem based learning methods on IX B grade students at SMPN 3 Surabaya. The design of this research is Classroom Action Research which is carried out in two cycles with 4 stages which are planning, action, observation and reflection. The first and second cycles discuss the subject matter of dynamic electricity. The subject of this research is 38 students of IX B grade students at SMPN 3 Surabaya. The main of data collection technique used tests and observations, while supporting techniques used documentation. The results of the research show that there was an increase from cycle 1 to cycle 2. The average value of student learning outcomes in cycle 1 reached 73.42 and in cycle 2 it increased to 86.57. The classical completeness percentage of student learning outcomes in the first cycle reached 65.79% and in the second cycle increased 21.05% to 86.84%.Based on the results of the above research, it can be concluded that there is an increase in student learning outcomes after the application of the problem based learning model on subject matter of dynamic electricity on IX B grade students of SMPN 3 Surabaya, so problem based learning models can be used as alternative learning models in an effort to improve outcomes good learning.
Entrepreneurship Learning Model Based on Local Wisdom for Increasing Student Creative Business
Authors: Aryani Rita
Published: July 2022

Creativity is the most important thing to make ends meet. With creativity will create a variety of innovations that are useful both fort themselves and others. Today local wisdom is a dynamic source of knowledge. Entrepreneurship based on local wisdom in improving student business can be a development for entrepreneur learning models at the College of Education and Teacher Training (STKIP). This study aims to identify the values of local wisdom and the creative endeavors of students to find entrepreneurship learning models on campus. This research uses depth-interview method and non-participation observation. To obtain the validity of the data triangulation was carried out with three creative business entrepreneur of student who were informant in this study. The results of this study are the reconstruction of entrepreneurial learning models based on local wisdom. In addition, intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship managerial behavior influenced by environmental factors. This research is useful for creating entrepreneurship learning models among student and can be used as a guide in entrepreneurship development.
The Effect of Power and Interpersonal Communication on the Innovation of Primary Teacher in BPK Penabur Jakarta
Authors: Magdalena Susanty , Zulaikha Siti , Nurjannah Nurjannah
Published: July 2022

The objectives of the research was to study the effect of power and interpersonal communication  on the innovation of the primary teachers in BPK PENABUR Jakarta. This research uses a quantitative approach. The research was conducted by survey method with path analysis used in hypothesis testing. The samples of this research were 159 teachers of primary school as a repondents who were selected through simple random sampling. This research uses survey methods with path analysis methods. The process of collecting the data in SDK PENABUR in DKI Jakarta carried out by using a questionnaire. The data obtained are then analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The results of the study: (1) there is a positive direct effect of power on innovation (2) there is a positive direct effect of interpersonal communication on innovation (3) there is a positive direct influence of power on interpersonal communication
The Relationship Between Variations in the Use of Learning Media and the Learning Activity of Citizens Learning
Authors: Putri Mutiara Pratama , Solfema Solfema
Published: July 2022

This study is motivated by the low active learning of Paket B student in PKBM Iftitah Padang Panjang City. The purposes of this study are: (1) describes variation of media learning uses by tutor, (2) describes the active learning of student in Paket B, (3) describes the correlation between variation of media learning uses by tutor with the active learning of student in Paket B. The type of this research is quantitative correlational. The population of this study amounted to 40 people. The study sample is 75 % of the population that is 30 people, the technique is used stratified random sampling. The collecting data technique uses questioner. The data analysis techniques use a percentage formula and product moment correlation formula. The results of the study show that: (1) variation of media learning uses by the tutor is still low variety categorized, (2) the active learning of student in Paket B is still low categorized. (3) there is a significant correlation between the variation of media learning uses with the active learning of student in Paket B.
Online Teaching: Perceptions, Challenges and Opportunities during and beyond Covid-19 Pandemic among Secondary School Teachers
Authors: Varghese Jijo , Musthafa M.N. Mohamedunni Alias
Published: July 2022

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and closure of educational institutions, a shift from offline to online classes was essential to maintain academic activities carry on. This necessitated to think the educators regarding their preparedness, concerns and challenges related to technical constraints while shifting the academic activities completely to digital mode. The purpose of the study emanated from the need to understand the perceptions, challenges, and opportunities of online teaching during COVID-19 experienced by the teachers. Survey method was adopted for the study and data collected from 328 secondary school teachers who were working both in private and public schools of Kerala, a southern state of India. The results of the study revealed that around 94.4% of the participants of the study agreed that they had proper accessibility to digital devices and tools to carry out online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic and 76% had reported that they had enough knowledge and competencies in handling these tools effectively for conducting the online classes. Approximately 73% of the teachers who took part in the survey confirmed that they make use of google classroom as a learning management system and 59.7% used google meet, 21.4% used Zoom and rest of them made use various digital tools for online content delivery. A large majority (78%) of the participants agreed that they would go for a blended class even after the COVID-19 pandemic where they make use of the possibilities of online mode of learning in the regular classes.
Are Stock Market Training Programs worth it?
Authors: Manda Vijaya Kittu
Published: July 2022

Personal Finance, Investing, and Trading are life skills that prepare individuals to become financially comfortable in their lives and lead happy life. While some of these skills can be acquired from family members or can be drawn from first-hand personal experiences, training programs are found to make a profound positive impact. A questionnaire is administered to 278 stock market participants to understand the impact of stock market training programs conducted in the form of seminars and webinars. The study finds that the training programs have given substantial edge in their trading and investing activities and are worth spending time and money on them. Self-experiences, training programs, and stock market books are the most significant sources of stock market wisdom. Findings from this research can help financial intermediaries in better building investor awareness programs.
Employee Performance Based On Leadership and Discipline at CV. Wina Purnama Pamulang South Tangerang
Authors: Ellesia Nindie , Sunarto Ading , Mundariyah Siti Khotijah
Published: July 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of leadership and discipline on employee performance at CV. Wina Cahaya Purnama, Pamulang, South Tangerang. The research method used is descriptive quantitative with a total sample population of 53 respondents. Methods of data collection by using a questionnaire. The analysis used includes: validity test, reliability test, classical assumption test, correlation coefficient test, coefficient of determination test, t-test and F-test. Based on the results of the study obtained multiple linear regression equation Y = 7.097 + 0.245 X1 + 0.592 X2. With a coefficient of determination of 0.655, it means that both variables have an effect on employee performance. Hypothesis testing shows that partially or simultaneously leadership and discipline affect the performance of CV employees. Wina Cahaya Purnama, Pamulang, South Tangerang.
Educational Attainment and Household Standard of Living in Nigeria
Authors: Surat Shabi. O , Ofodile Modesta Chinyere , Toriola Anu Keshiro , Adelaja Adekule Olugbanga , Salami Lateef
Published: July 2022

In developing countries and Nigeria in particular more and more educated people are wallowing in poverty due to diminishing standards of living. Despite the launch and re-launch of the universal Basic Education scheme by successive government in Nigeria since 1999, inequalities relatively to standards of living chances have remained little altered. This study makes use of annual time series data sourced from the world bank development index (WDI) covering the period of 1981 to 2017. Jarque-Bera Normality test, Unit root test, test for multicorrelation, cointegration test were used for the pre-test while the Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares (FMOLS) approach was used for the estimation. The result shows that educational attainment (=0.029, t = 7.986, p 0.05) and formal education complementary skills ( = 0.00001, t = 3.752, p 0.05) exert a significant positive effect on household standard of living in Nigeria. Income redistribution ( =-0.019, t = -2.112, p 0.05) does not show any effect on household standard of living in Nigeria. The study submitted that educational attainment and formal education complementary skills contribute positively to household standard of living. The need to create job for secondary school leavers some of whom may not be interested in further education to enhance the secondary school return to education was recommended.
Academic Self-Efficacy and Academic Performance among Undergraduate Students in Relation to Gender and Streams of Education
Authors: Bhati Khageswar , Baral Rajashree , Meher Venkateswar
Published: July 2022

In the study, an attempt has been made to investigate academic self-efficacy and academic performance of undergraduate students in relation to gender and streams of education. The subjects of the study consisted of 120 undergraduate boys and girls enrolled in the Arts, Commerce, and Science streams of education. Primary data were collected using an academic self-efficacy scale. The results revealed a significant positive relationship between the student’s academic self-efficacy and academic performance. The results also indicated a significant influence of academic self-efficacy on the academic achievement of students. Further, the results revealed that undergraduate students of the science stream were having high academic self-efficacy were having significantly higher academic performance as compared to others. The results of the study were discussed.
Fiscal Stability and Inclusive Growth in Nigeria
Authors: Toriola Anu K. , Aberu Felix , Amusa Salami O. , Adeniwura Oluwatoba O. , Mustapha Babajide H.
Published: July 2022

In Nigeria fiscal stability has deteriorated resulting in high rate of deficits and domestic debt. This study investigates fiscal stability and inclusive growth in Nigeria using annual data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin from 1985 to 2015. The result Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) estimation technique used in the study showed that in the short run debt ratio and inflation have a significant negative effect on inclusive growth in Nigeria. However, in the long-run, debt ratio have a significant negative effect on inclusive growth. Fiscal deficit and inflation have a significant positive effect on inclusive growth. The Granger causality test shows a uni-direction causality relationship between inclusive growth and fiscal stability measures running only from debt ratio and fiscal deficit to inclusive growth. It is evident from the result that fiscal stability in Nigeria is characterised by policy inconsistency and high level of macroeconomic uncertainty indicating high level of fiscal instability. It was suggested that government need to reduce the size of its deficits, broaden the revenue base by increasing the contribution from non-oil sources.
Education and Training as a Tools for Sustainable Development among Secondary School Teachers in Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Elijah Olorunda Sola
Published: July 2022

The educational methodologies that might be used to manage education and in-service training among secondary school teachers in southwest Nigeria were mentioned in the paper. The degree of in-service training and academic qualifications of secondary school teachers in Southwest Nigeria were investigated, as well as male and female teachers' impressions of in-service training and re-training by the government. The study employed survey-style descriptive research. In southwest Nigeria, the population was made up entirely of teachers. The study's sample included 200 teachers who were chosen using a multistage sampling approach that included both simple random sampling and stratified random sampling techniques. The study found that secondary school teachers in southwest Nigeria have a low level of in-service training and a high level of academic qualifications and that there is no significant difference in perceptions of in-service training and academic qualifications between male and female secondary school teachers in southwest Nigeria. It was suggested that the government step up their efforts to organize in-service training for secondary school teachers, such as conferences, seminars, and workshops, in order to impart the necessary knowledge to students in order to achieve sustainable development goals. Additionally, necessary types of machinery should be put in place to improve the performance of the ministry of education and local education authorities in order to upgrade teachers and enhance their performance. In conclusion, there is a lack of teacher training and retraining in southwest Nigeria, as well as a high level of academic qualifications among secondary school teachers.
Representation of Trigonometry Graph Funcsion Colage Students Using GeoGebra
Authors: Maulyda Mohammad Archi , Hidayanto Erry , Rahardjo Swasono
Published: July 2022

This descriptive qualitive research aims to describe the forms of mathematics representation that appear among college students whom try to understand the relation between the change of trigonometry function coefficient and its graph through GeoGebra media. A class consists of 30 college students choosen as research subjects and they are given worksheets. From their work, it can be seen that there are 3 types of tendency of representation forms which is used by college students to solve their worksheet. From each type of tendency, a worksheet of student is choosen randomly for further investigation since it can represent others’ work. The research result shows that college students represent GeoGebra view in 3 forms. They are verbal representation, mathematics expression representation, and visual representation.
The Enhancement of Learning Mathematic’s Motivation by Using Application of Quantum Learning Model Teaching
Authors: Trisnawati Trisnawati , Sari Wiwin Rita , Utami Bernadhita Herindri S.
Published: July 2022

This study aims to describe the effectiveness of Quantum Teaching learning model on mathematics learning in terms of aspects of student learning motivation. The type of experiment in this study was quasi experimental research (quasi alphabets experiment) and experimental design that used up was one-Group Pretest-Posttest-. The population in this research was the whole grade VIII of SMPMuhammadiyah 1 Yogyakarta, which was grade VIII-D as sample. The independent variable in this study was a model of Quantum Learning Teaching and the dependent variable in this study was the studentmotivation mathematic’slearning. The instrument used was the student learning motivation questionnaire. To test the effectiveness of Quantum Learning Teaching model, the data were analyzed by using one sample t-test. The results showed that the model of Quantum Learning Teaching effective motivational aspects of learning math.
Algebraic Thinking Profiles of Junior High Schools’ Pupil in Mathematics Problem Solving
Authors: Rahmawati Anis Wahyu , Juniati Dwi , Lukito Agung
Published: July 2022

Algebra is one of concept that must be learned  by pupils. It is because the algebraic concept can be used in all areas of mathematics. One of the ways that is used to develop pupils' algebraic abilities is to think algebraically. While one of the ways  to develop pupils' algebraic thinking skills is to adapt pupils with mathematical problem solving. The purpose of this study is describing algebraic thinking profiles of junior high school pupils in mathematical problem solving. The description of pupils' algebraic thinking profiles is explained based on six indicators namely generalization, abstraction, analytic thinking, dynamic thinking, modeling and organization. This research is a qualitative study using test and interview methods. The research subjects consisted of one student in each student with high mathematical abilities, medium mathematical abilities and low mathematical abilities. The results showed that there were differences in algebraic thinking  of junior high school pupils  in solving mathematics in terms of mathematical abilities. Based on research data shows  that pupils with high mathematical abilities always think algebraically in each problems solving are given, while students with medium and low ability do not always think algebraically in each of problem solving.
Profile of High Order Thingking Skill (HOTS) of Junior High School Students’ Grade 8 in Solving Linear Equation System Problems Based on Kinesthetic and Visual Learning Styles
Authors: Tonra Winda Syam , Budiarto Mega Teguh , Masriyah Masriyah , Tonra Wilda Syam
Published: July 2022

This qualitative research aims to describe profile high order thinking  skill (HOTS) of Junior high school students’ grade 8 in solving linear equation system problems based on kinesthetic and visual learning styles. In collecting data, mathematics ability test and learning style questionnaire aims to select students to be research subjects. Then, problem solving tests to determine the high order thinking skills and interviews were used to obtain data on students' high order thinking skills that were not obtained from problem solving tests. There are 3 (three) aspects of HOTS in this study which are analyzing, evaluating and creating. The results of the study show that in the aspect of analyzing, students with kinesthetic and visual learning styles can distinguish the information needed, know what is sought and know the relationship between information. In creating aspect, kinesthetic and visual aspects can know ideas, strategies used and can implement these ideas and strategies in solving problems. Whereas in the Evaluation aspect, kinesthetic uses a strategy in checking the truth in the answer but the visual does not use the strategy. Thus, it can be concluded that the differences of kinesthetic students and visual students lay on strategies used in checking the truth of the answers of the problem given.
The Effect of Cooperative Learning Type Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) on Understanding Mathematical Concepts in Class VIII Students of MTs N Pekanbaru
Authors: Wahyuni Putri
Published: July 2022

This study starts from the problem of the low understanding of the mathematical concepts of MTs N Pekanbaru students. This can be seen in the results of tests of understanding mathematical concepts obtained by students. To overcome this problem, STAD type cooperative learning is used. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the STAD type cooperative learning model on understanding the mathematical concepts of class VIII MTs N Pekanbaru students. This type of research is Quasi Experiment. The population in this study were Pekanbaru MTs N students. The sample in this study was class VIII MTs Simpang Tiga Pekanbaru as an experimental class and class VIII MTs N Muara Fajar Pekanbaru as a control class randomly selected. The instrument used is a written test regarding understanding students' mathematical concepts. The data obtained were analyzed using the t test, Mann-Whitney U test. The results showed that (1) understanding of mathematical concepts students taught by STAD type cooperative learning was higher than students who were taught using conventional learning, (2) understanding students' mathematical concepts high initial ability taught by STAD type cooperative learning is higher than high initial capable students taught with conventional learning, and (3) understanding mathematical concepts of low initial ability students taught by STAD type cooperative learning is higher than low initial ability students taught with conventional learning.
The Realistic of Mathematic Educational Approach to Enhancing Ability Mathematical Connections
Authors: Hasbi Muhammad , Lukito Agung , Sulaiman Raden
Published: July 2022

The aim of this study was to look at improving students' ability mathematical connection. Improve ability mathematical connection by developing Realistic Mathematics (RME) learning tools. This research is research and development, the results of this product are RPP, student activity sheets, teacher book guidelines, and student books. Development of learning tools based on a realistic approach developed using the 4-D development model from Thiagarajan. This research was conducted in grade VIII Junior High School 2 Candi Sidoarjo. The results of this study indicate: learning devices that are developed are valid, both in content validity and construction validity, there is an increase in ability mathematical connection of students using learning developed devices, and learning devices developed meet the criteria effectively, seen from: a) students' mathematical connection abilities are met , b) the ideal time of student activity is fulfilled, c) the teacher's performance in managing the class is fulfilled and d) the student's positive response.
Students’ Mathematical Representation in Geometry Problem Solving Based Sex Differences
Authors: S Adnan , Juniati Dwi , Sulaiman Raden
Published: July 2022

This study aims to describe the mathematical representation of students solving geometric problems based on sex differences. Both subjects have equivalent mathematical abilities based on the results of the math ability test. The results showed that the subject used mathematical representation in expressing his idea to solve geometry problems by using Polya's problem solving steps: (a) understanding the problem (b) devising the plan (c) carrying out the plan, and (d) looking back. The mathematical representations of female subjects in solving geometric problems are: understanding information and what is asked verbally and symbolically, carrying the plans visually in the form of geometric formulas and mathematics, carrying out planning by drawing, and manipulating mathematical models, at the stage of looking back the subject performed symbolic recalculation. While mathematical representations of male subjects in express their ideas to solve geometric problems by: understanding information and what is asked verbally, devising the plans in visual form in the form of images and then making mathematical formulas, carrying out the plans by manipulating mathematical models that has been made and looking back by doing recalculation and writing conclusions.
Developing PBL To Improve Mathematical Problem Solving And Self Efficacy
Authors: Anggalia Fransisca , Bharata Haninda , Rosidin Undang
Published: July 2022

This study is a research development (RD) that aims to find out developing Problem-Based Learning (PBL) to improve students' mathematical problem solving abilities and valid, practical and effective student self-efficacy. The procedure of this research uses research development by Borg gall, Research and Information Collecting, Planning, Developing Preliminary of Products, Preliminary Testing ,Main Product Revision, Main Field Test, Operational Product Revision, Operational Field Testing, Final Product Revision, Dissemination and Implementation, but in this study it was carried out only to the sixth stage. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, questionnaires, and tests. The design is validated by the learning model design expert, while the learning device is validated by the material expert, media expert and education practitioner. Furthermore the design was revised according to expert opinion. It was concluded that the ability to solve mathematical problems and self efficacy with problem based learning is more effective than the ability to solve mathematical problems with conventional learning.
The Development of Problem Solving To Improve Understand Mathematical Concepts
Authors: Sirait Irin Irawati , Bharata Haninda , Asmiati Asmiati
Published: July 2022

This study aims to 1) develop a problem solving learning model that is oriented towards the ability to understand mathematical concepts, 2) test the feasibility of a model developed on algebraic function derived material, and 3) test the effectiveness of the product of development. This study refers to the Research and Development procedure of Borg and Gall which is simplified into six stages and the resulting product is refined with ASSURE learning design theory. Data were analyzed with qualitative descriptive methods and cognitive learning outcomes with normalized N-gain to determine the effectiveness of the model, Independent t-test to determine differences in learning outcomes. The results were obtained through tests of mathematical concept understanding ability. The results showed that 1) the development of the learning model was carried out with due regard to the components of the model, 2) the results of the development of the learning model were feasible to be applied to the material derived from algebraic functions, 3) the developed learning model was able to improve the ability to understand mathematical concepts. The results of the study can be concluded that the problem solving learning model oriented on the ability to understand mathematical concepts is more effective than conventional learning models.
O – Level Mathematics and Science Teachers’ Alignment of STEM Skills Oriented Instructional Objectives with Assessment in a High Stakes Examinations Environment
Authors: Matorevhu Alois
Published: July 2022

In any school context, teaching and learning should be guided by objectives developed, and used by the teacher. These objectives are benchmarks by which the learning process is assessed. The teacher plays a dual role of assisting learners to develop requisite skills for the world of work, and ability to obtain good grades in high stakes examinations. High stakes examinations are of critical importance to the learner, because they determine the future of the learner through grades which are awarded. The balance between satisfying the requirements of syllabus assessment objectives, and high stakes examinations depends on how the teacher develops and implements instructional objectives. In an attempt to gain insight, this study explored O-Level mathematics and combined science teachers’ alignment of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) oriented objectives with assessment in a high stakes examinations environment. Data were collected through interviews, observations and document analysis involving 10 mathematics and combined science teachers. Results suggest that, while teachers were aware of Mathematics and Combined Science syllabus requirements of aligning STEM oriented objectives with assessment, they devoted considerable time to preparation of students for high stakes examinations. However, the quality of preparation was questionable, measured against Bloom’s Taxonomy of educational objectives. Teachers tended to use drilling methods, the aim being production of high grades in high stake examinations, with little focus on understanding and application of knowledge in real life situations. It is recommended that teachers should include higher order STEM oriented instructional objectives aligned with assessment in order to prepare learners for the real world of work.
A Historical Analysis of The Padovan Sequence
Authors: Vieira Renata Passos Machado , Alves Francisco Regis Vieira , Catarino Paula Maria Machado Cruz
Published: July 2022

In the present text, we present some possibilities to formalize the mathematical content and a historical context, referring to a numerical sequence of linear and recurrent form, known as Sequence of Padovan or Cordonnier. Throughout the text some definitions are discussed, the matrix approach and the relation of this sequence with the plastic number. The explicit exploration of the possible paths used to formalize the explored mathematical subject, comes with an epistemological character, still conserving the exploratory intention of these numbers and always taking care of the mathematical rigor approached
The Impact of Silozi Language on the Teaching of Numeracy in the Zambezi Region
Authors: Mukwambo M , Mhakure D , Sitwala N
Published: July 2022

The study reports on the challenges lower primary numeracy teachers in the Zambezi Region face when using Silozi language as a medium of instruction. The use of Silozi language as a medium of instruction is part of the Namibian language policy in schools. In the Zambezi Region, Silozi, a lingua franca is considered predominant. The findings of the study show that teachers were unable to interpret the concepts in the curriculum and learners could not express their ideas using the lingua franca. However, when Numeracy questions were presented to the learners in symbolic form and in their mother tongue, they did not face challenges in understanding the questions. The study uses the socio-cultural theory as theoretical framework.
Gender Differences in the Language of Mathematics in Secondary Schools
Authors: Bulayi Makungu
Published: July 2022

This study investigated gender difference in students’ understanding of the language of mathematics at ordinary secondary school level in Tanzania. The participants were 489 students from 8 ordinary secondary schools. An achievement test that comprised of the language of mathematics and algorithmic skill tests was administered. The findings indicated that, there is no significance difference between boys and girls in the understanding of the language of mathematics. The participant students had a fair knowledge of mathematical terms with direct meaning in the common English language usage. It is recommended that, mathematics teachers should put into consideration the teaching of the language of mathematics in mathematics classrooms and equally encourage both boys and girls to understand the language of mathematics.
An Interface Design for Axial Induction Motor
Authors: Er Erkan , Güllüoğlu Mehmet Tahir
Published: July 2022

Asynchronous motors have been used extensively in the industry since the first discovery. Although the general working principles do not change, they can be made geometrically in the form of cylinders, spheres, cones and even discs. One of these geometries is known as axial flux machine topology which has a disc structure. Axial flux machines are remarkable in terms of their high efficiency, high power density and advantage in terms of compact structures. In this study, extended literature search of axial flux induction motor is given. In addition to the literature, axial induction motor design interface has been created by using MATLAB GUI software. This interface can communicate with ANSYS Maxwell. Thus, the dimensioning values of the machine calculated via the interface can be drawn automatically in Ansys Maxwell and it can perform numerical analysis. The obtained torque, current and efficiency data were evaluated.
A mathematical problem-solving framework-based Integrated STEM: Theory and practice
Authors: Amalina Ijtihadi Kamilia , Vidákovich Tibor
Published: July 2022

STEM problem-solving is a core standard in education to tackle the 21st-century challenge. However, the under-represented mathematics in STEM assessment has become an issue. Moreover, the existing frameworks of STEM problem-solving are suitable for assessing activity during teaching and learning. This study covers the limitations by developing a new mathematical problem-solving-based integrated STEM framework and applying it into practice. The new framework combines and integrates frameworks in every STEM discipline. It applies in developing scenario based-test with prompting questions to show the practical use of the framework. The test was administered to 31 of 7th graders students (M=12.29, SD=.46) to prove the consistency of the new framework and the effective role of scenario and prompting questions. The results revealed four types of flows in the problem-solving process posed by students with different in evaluating, representing, and designing phases. The flow of problem-solving and the indicators in a new model were consistent but shown as a dependent process. The scenario and prompting questions worked effectively regardless of a multidimensional prompting question. Several recommendations for developing a test based on the new framework are discussed. Quantitative analysis with large sample size is required for future study.