scholarly journals AN ANALYSIS OF SECOND-YEAR ENGLISH DEPARTMENT STUDENTS' ABILITY IN USING CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Pipin Rahayu ◽  
Witri Oktavia

This research aimed to know the students’ ability and their problems in using correlative conjunctions. This research is descriptive quantitative research. The population in this research is the second year, fourth semester of 2018 English Department students of Universitas Negeri Padang. The sample of this research is 31 students selected using cluster sampling. The instruments used in this research was grammar test. The test consisted of three parts which 24 questions in total. The data were scored in general and every part of the question to check the quality of the students’ ability in using correlative conjunctions. The data collected and analyzed were categorized.Then, the researcher calculated the mean score of the students to determine the students' ability in using correlative conjunctions for overall and each part.To knowing the students’ problems, the data were analyzed based on the lowest score of the students in answering all the questions. Based on data analysis, it was found that the students’ ability in using correlative conjunctions was fair because the average score of the students was 60,00. The students have very good ability in answering question part 1. It was also found that the students have some difficulties in answering the question in part 3. Furthermore, it was hard for the students to combine sentences using correlative conjunctions.   Key words: Correlative Conjunctions, Students’ Ability, Students’ Problems.

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 405
Author(s):  
Febrina Fitri ◽  
Yenni Rozimela

This research is aimed to know the students’ ability and their perceptions toward the difficulties in comprehending analytical exposition text in different levels of questions which based on Barret’s taxonomy of reading comprehension. This research was conducted at SMA Negeri 2 Batusangkar. The population of this research are all second year students in academic year 2019/2020 with the total number 244 students. Based on the population, the sample of this research is 37 students selected using simple random sampling. This research is descriptive quantitative research and used test and questionnaire as the instruments. This research found that the students’ ability in comprehending different level of questions in analytical exposition text was fair because the average score of students was 51,24. The students have good ability in comprehending analytical exposition questions in form of evaluation level. This research also found that students tend to have difficulties in comprehending analytical exposition text in form of inference level.  


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 522-532
Author(s):  
Agung Setiabudi ◽  
Mulyadi Mulyadi ◽  
Hilda Puspita

The aim of this research was to find out the validity and reliability of a teacher-made test in SMAN 6 Bengkulu. This research was a descriptive quantitative research. The subject of this research was an English teacher-made test for eleventh grade students of SMAN 6 Bengkulu. There were 40 items of the test consist of 35 multiple choice items and 5 essay items. There were two research instruments used in this research, observation checklist and documentation. Based on the data analysis, it was found that the  percentage of the validity score was 60% or 0.60. It means that the test was valid but in the intermediate category. The r-obtained for reliability test was 0.62 and it was considered to be reliable but was in the intermediate level of reliability.  From the research finding, it can be concluded that the test was valid and reliable but both were in the intermediate category. It means that the test still need some revision and improvement in order to be a good, valid, and reliable test. Key Words : Validity, Reliability, Teacher-made test  


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Basri Bado ◽  
Revoluance Adimuntja

This research is a type of quantitative research that aims to determine and analyze how educational qualifications, work experience and work discipline influence the performance of teachers at Frater Makassar Senior High School. The independent variables in this study are educational qualifications, work experience and work discipline while the dependent variable is teacher performance. The population in this study were all teachers of SMA Frater Makassar consisting of ASN status teachers, permanent foundation teachers, contract teachers, and apprentice teachers as many as 41 teachers, while the sample used saturated sample techniques, namely the entire population was used as the research sample. Research data obtained by using a questionnaire, observation and documentation. The data analysis method used was validity test, reliability test and spearman rank correlation test. The data analysis techniques used were descriptive analysis (average score, standard deviation, variance and percentage), classical assumption test (normality test, linearity test, multicollinearity test, heteroscedasticity test) multiple regression test, t-test, f-test and determination coefficient delta test (ΔR2). The results showed that educational qualifications, work experience and work discipline simultaneously affect teacher performance, the amount of influence given is 24.2%, while the remaining 75.8% is explained or influenced by other variables not selected in this study.


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
St. Jumaeda

This research was conducted to obtain information about the learning process of Islamic education at the high school in Maluku Tengah. In this study applied a method of evaluation studies Program, collection of data obtained through the study of documents, interviews, questionnaires and observation. The data is then classified into the category of excellent, good, sufficient, less, and very less, based on standards that have been set. The findings in the evaluation of the learning program at Islamic Education for high school in Maluku Tengah district, shows that the quality of the learning process, including both categories. The learning process is determined by the element or the following aspects; (1) the Teacher's performance is judged by category, with the acquisition of average score 4.14 or 82.79% of the maximum score, (2) Learning Facilities are assessed either by obtaining the average score of 3.71 or 74.17% of the maximum score, (3) Climate class is rated good with the acquisition of the mean score of 3.61 or 72.04% of the maximum score. (4) the attitude of the learners are assessed either by obtaining the average score 4.01 or 80.09% of the maximum score. (5) the learning motivation of learners assessed either by obtaining the average score or 77.71 3.88% of the maximum score. So based on the results of the assesment and the categorisation then determined that the quality of the learning process the Islamic education judged included on the category either, with the acquisition of the average score or 3.88 77.50% of the maximum score.


Author(s):  
Merry Prima Dewi

This research aimed to find out English Department students’ intrinsic learning motive in studying Grammar.  Students could not apply correct Grammar in speaking and writing, many students repeated grammar subject, and remedial teaching was conducted.  Those problems indicate that students have problems concerning about their motive in studying Grammar.  This research is a composite of quantitative and qualitative research by using explanatory sequential design”. The participants of the research were all students of FKIP, Bung Hatta Univeristy. The instruments to collect the data were questionnaire, interview, and observation.  The technique of data analysis was initiated by calculating the mean of each questionnaire items as the quantitative data.  Qualitative data analysis wasgained from the result of the interview and observation.  The result gained from the quantitative and qualitative data analysis was interpreted, and research finding was gained. The finding of the research shows that the tendency of students’ intrinsic learning motives are for utilizing Grammar knowledge in order to get a good job and gaining score compared to the motives of gaining Grammar knowledge and developing Grammar knowledge


2021 ◽  
pp. 827-835
Author(s):  
. Milasari ◽  
. Hamzah ◽  
. Solikin

Heart disease is the number one cause of death globally; an estimation shows that 17.7 million people die because of cardiovascular disease. 7.4 million deaths are caused by coronary heart disease. The main symptoms of coronary heart disease are chest pain (angina), feeling depressed, squeezed or choked with the location of the pain at the back of the left breastbone spreading from the bottom of the upper arm, left shoulder, to the neck or lower jaw. Pain management can be done with non-pharmacological techniques of Al-Quran auditory therapy and music therapy. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of Al-Quran auditory therapy and music therapy on the quality of pain in patients with coronary heart disease. This research is a quantitative research with Quasy Experimental research design using two pre and post design approach involving 28 respondents. Measurement of pain level by using Numerical Rating Scale. The results showed that both therapy had an effect on the quality of pain of coronary heart disease patients. The mean decreasing of pain in the group of auditory therapy Al-Quran is bigger than the music therapy group the results of the mean 1.286. So it can be deduced that Al-Quran auditory therapy is more effective in reducing pain in patients with coronary heart disease. The suggestion of this study may provide additional information for response-related pain relief.   Keywords: CHD, Pain, Al-Quran, Music


2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-81
Author(s):  
ALSYAMENTI YORANI ◽  
FITRI LESTARI ISSOM

This study aims to research determine the effect of emotional intelligence against teacher efficacy in elementary school with curicullum 2013. Variable studied were emotional intelligence as the independent variable (X) and variable teacher efficacy as the dependent variable. The method used in this study is quantitative research with technique cluster sampling. The sample in this study amounted to 50 respondents. The data analysis technique are used to test the hypotesis is a simple regresission analysis using Rasch Model with winstep version 3.73 and SPSS version 16.0. Based on the calcullations, emotional intelligence effects teacher efficacy by 6% and the remaining 94% is in influenced by factors other than emotional intelligence.


Author(s):  
Siti Syafi’atul Qomariyah

This article is a report of experimental conducted at the second year students of SMA Kanjeng Sepuh Sidayu Gresik. This study was conducted to measure the effect of summarizing technique on reading achievement. The instrument used for collecting data was test.  The data analysis showed that mean of pretest was 37,94 in experimental group and 33,68 in control group. The result of t-test of pre-test was 2,444 and t-critical was 1,684 in level of significant .05. And the mean of post-test was 74,52 in experimental group and 68,39 in control group. The difference between the two mean score is 6.13. The mean of the control group is lower than the experimental one. In which the highest score was 52 and the lowest score was 20 in control group and experimental group. From the data analysis, the writer got findings. The mean score of experimental group was 74.52 and the mean score of control group was 68.39. after applying the ANCOVA formula, it indicates that F-value was 4.117 and the critical value with the level of significance .05 was 4.00. The finding shows that students’ achievement of reading in posttest (after treatment) of experimental group was higher than control group. It was found out that summarizing technique was effective in reading achievement.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 144-160
Author(s):  
Daniel Twesige ◽  
Faustin Gasheja ◽  
Kadhafi Isae Misago ◽  
Eugen Muvunyi

The coronavirus pandemic has not only challenged health systems, buthas also had a significant impact on education systems across the globe.This study analysed COVID-19’s impact on the student learning processin Higher Education Institutions in Rwanda. A quantitative research designwas adopted and pragmatism was selected as the research philosophy.Primary data was collected from 1 170 students in 30 institutions using aclosed-ended questionnaire. The data was analysed using descriptive andinferential statistical tools. The results indicate that the pandemic has led tochanges in the academic calendar, suspension of examinations, and final yearstudents being unable to conduct research and serve internships. Ithas also affected the quality of learning and learning from peers due tosocial distancing. Students in rural areas and those from vulnerable familieshave been worst affected. Key words: COVID-19, learning, higher education institutions, onlinelearning, students


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Nikita Karundeng ◽  
Johnny A. F. Kalangi ◽  
Olivia F. C. Walangitan

This study aims to determine whether Product Quality has an effect on Consumer Buying Interest. Speaking with quality and buying interest is certainly very tied to marketing. The essence of marketing according to Daryanto (2011) "marketing is a social and managerial process where individuals and groups get their needs and desires by creating, offering, and exchanging something of value with each other". This type of research is quantitative research with data analysis techniques using a skla likert research instrument, test validity, reliability, simple linear regression analysis and hypothesis testing. Based on the results of the study the influence of product quality is a variable that does not affect consumer buying interest. Then it can be concluded that product quality does not significantly influence consumer buying interest. If the quality of the product is good, there will be buying interest and consumers will feel satisfied. In this case, Pia Deisy's business must further improve product quality so that it will be more attractive and will have a good impact on Pia Deisy's home business.


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