The Influence of Gender and Interest on the Use of Learning Strategies in Biology Lessons

<p style="text-align: justify;">For biology students, the diversity, complexity, and abundance of content in this field yield a heavy study load. Hence, appropriate learning strategies are key in supporting learners’ academic success. In biology, the factors gender and interest hold a unique position within the natural sciences, as there is an academic imbalance to the disadvantage of male students. In the present study, we examined the influence of gender and interest as well as its interdependences on the students’ use of learning strategies for biology learning. A total of 180 seventh through tenth grade students (Mage=14.47; SD=1.35; 60% female) from four general-track secondary schools located in Germany participated in this study. Data on the students’ level of interest and the use of learning strategies in biology lessons were collected. We used multivariate analysis of covariance with the students’ age as the covariate to analyse our data. Results revealed a significant effect of gender on the students’ use of the learning strategies rehearsal, organisation, effort, and time management. With regard to elaboration and effort, the effects of interest were found to be significant. The gender gap regarding learning strategy use was narrower for students with high levels of interest. These findings might have implications for beneficial teacher behaviour in biology.</p>

Development of Audiovisual-Based PowToon Animation Video on Chemical Bonds for Tenth Grade

This research aimed to develop an audiovisual-based PowToon animation video on the subject matter of chemical bonds and analyze the quality of the audiovisual-based animated video as learning media to study chemical bonds based on the assessment of material experts, media experts, chemistry teachers, and students’ responses. This research used development research methods (R&D) with a 4D development model (Define, Design, Development, and Dissemination). However, the 4D development model was limited to the dissemination stage in this research. The product is an animated video, which is in the form of mp4, containing chemical bond materials. Based on product quality assessment by a material expert, it gained a percentage of 84.375% with very good (VG) category; from the media expert’s assessment, it obtained a percentage of 96.428% with very good (VG) category; and according to assessment by chemistry teachers of high school, it got a percentage of 98.48% in the very good (VG) category. The product was responded to positively by students with a percentage of 95%. Based on the results of assessments, the animated video can be used as an alternative media for the chemistry learning process in the classroom

Improving Students’ Writing Skill through Marking System Feedback

Writing is one of the four language skills that the learners should master. The 2013 curriculum also says that one of the English language competencies specified in high school level is that students must be able to compose short written texts using coherent text structures and linguistic elements fluently and accurately. In line with that this study aims to find out whether the marking system feedback can improve students' writing skill. This is a two-cycle classroom action research at SMA Negeri 1 Sewon. The subjects were 26 tenth grade students of class X MIPA 1. The data were collected from observation, written documents, writing scores, and questionnaire. The study results showed that by applying the marking system feedback, students' writing skills improved. The mean scores of the students' writing ability in the pre-cycle was 63.65 at the poor category, the first cycle was 73.65 at the fair category, and the second cycle was 81.35 at the good category. In addition, students tend to give positive responses to the implementation of the marking system feedback. As many as 88.46% think that the feedback is useful in writing activities and can help them in correcting their mistakes, 73.08% think that the technique makes them understand the grammar better, and 80.77% say this technique leads them to be more careful in their writing and also motivates them to improve their composition.

The Analysis of Students’ Mental Models Using Macromedia Flash-Based Learning Media on Molecular Shapes Lesson

The profile of students’ mental model was very needed to know student successes and difficulties in describing macroscopic, submicroscopic, symbolic representation as the characteristics of chemistry. This research aimed at analyzing the profile of students’ mental model of experimental and control groups, and knowing the effect of Macromedia Flash based learning media toward students’ mental model at the tenth grade of MIA. This research was conducted in the Academic Year of 2019/2020 at State Senior High School 1 Pekanbaru on Molecular Shapes lesson. It was Mixed Method Research integrating qualitative and quantitative researches with explanatory design. There were 20 students as the samples selected by using Simple Random sampling technique. Instruments used in this research were two-tier diagnostic test and interview to strengthen the data obtained. The results of analyzing the data showed that the profile of students’ mental model of experimental group using Macromedia Flash based learning media overall had 70% intact mental model and 30% alternative mental model, the control group students had 37% intact mental model and 63% alternative mental model. The research findings also showed that there was an effect of Macromedia Flash based learning media toward students’ mental model. The result of hypothesis testing that SPSS was used to help showed sig. (2-tailed) 0.000, it meant that Ha was accepted and H0 was rejected. Â

The Effectiveness of RPT (Repetitive-Practice Technique) In Teaching Speaking Ability

This research aims to know the significant effect of RPT (Repetitive-Practice Technique) in teaching speaking at the tenth-grade students of SMA Al-Hasaniyah NW Jenggik in 2016-2017. This research was designed as pre-experimental with pretest and posttest design. The study population was 27 and 27 as the sample in X chosen by purposive random sampling it means the sample was taken purposively because the sample is representative. Speaking tests and analytical scoring rubric were used to collect the data. Then the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired sample t-test to test the hypothesis, and it was performed by SPSS 22 for windows. The descriptive statistics analysis showed that RPT (Repetitive-Practice Technique) was effective in teaching speaking ability. It was proven by improving students' scores from 40.89 in Pre-Test and 58.96 in Post-Test. While the result of hypothesis testing using paired sample t-test at significance (2-tailed) value level was .000, it was lower than .05. RPT (Repetitive-Practice Technique) is significantly effective in teaching speaking ability. It was suggested that speaking in RPT (Repetitive-Practice Technique) is suitable for teaching speaking.

Impact of a science and technology strategy on the learning of physics

The use of smartphones and some applications for educational purposes are valuable tools in the laboratory since they are motivating for students and the teacher can take advantage of this advantage for the teaching of physics. The experience is based on the anthropological theory of didactics and the teaching approach in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is proposed to investigate a trigger question in physics. To respond, an application is used that uses the smartphone’s sensors to record the simulation data. The experience is described, and results of its implementation are presented. Methodologically, a qualitative descriptive approach was used in a group of tenth grade students taking the physics course. Finally, it is concluded that the students felt motivated since they felt they participated in the construction of their own learning, supported using technologies that facilitate the integration of knowledge in physics.

Implementation Of Steller Application In Learning Writing Descriptive Text

This study aims to investigate of implementation of Steller application to improve students’ writing Descriptive text and students’ responses about Steller application in writing Descriptive text. This study employed Classroom Action Research (CAR) method proposed by Kemmis and McTaggart (1998, cited in Burns, 2009). This research consisted of two cycles and each cycle consisted of four steps, they were: planning, actin, observation, and reflection. Each cycle was conducted in two meetings. To collect and analyze the data, the researcher used observation, questionnaire, and test. The result of this research shows that using Steller application in learning writing Descriptive text can improve students’ writing Descriptive text. The improvement of students’ writing Descriptive text also supported by the achievement of students’ test score. The students’ mean score of pre cycle test was 63.32, the mean score of test in cycle 1 was 73.58 and the mean score of test in cycle 2 was 79.19. it means that score test of cycle 1 was higher than pre cycle test and score test of cycle 2 was higher than mean score of test in cycle 1. The students’ responses showed that they were interested in learning writing Descriptive txt, because it was easier for them to write, it increased their motivation in learning, and Steller application game the students easy steps to write Descriptive text. Therefore it can be concluded that the implantation of Steller application improves students’ writing Descriptive text significantly at tenth grade of SMA Pasundan Cikalongkulon Cianjur.

Students Mistakes Analysis of the Tenth- Grade in Interpretation Verbal Expressions into Algebraic Equations and Quantities: تحليل أخطاء طلبة الصّف العاشر الأساسي في ترجمة التعابير اللفظية إلى معادلات ومقادير جبرية

The study aims to detecting the mistakes of the tenth- grade student's interpretation verbal expressions into algebraic equations and quantities and vice versa, identify and analyze common students’ mistakes. The researcher used the descriptive approach and applied the study to a sample that formed of (100) female students of the tenth grade from Fatima Bint Al Khattab Secondary School, that affiliated to the Directorate of Education for First Zarqa District. A test was prepared - in two models, each model included 3 paragraphs - in phrasing of algebraic equations and quantities and vice versa into verbal expressions and vice versa, and it was applied to two divisions of the tenth- grade. The results have indicated to a classification of students' most common mistakes at the level of all test items, which were arranged in descending order: Common mistakes in interpretation the verbal phrases of addition, subtraction or multiplication into algebraic symbols: repeated by (39%) within the six test paragraphs, followed by mistakes in mathematical concepts, repeated by (29%), followed by the mistake: Confusion between an equation and an algebraic expression, repeated by (25%). The study also found, through checking the percentages of common mistakes, that the students were unimproved in an interpretation the verbal formulation within a story or phrase into algebraic symbols, or formulating equations or algebraic expressions in a verbal phrase, in a story or a life’s situation. In light of the results, several recommendations were suggested, the most important were as following: Application and execution of the teachers for the teaching strategy by using common students’ mistakes, and the committees based on curriculum development and design should take into account the selection of appropriate words for each age group, when phrasing verbal mistakes, and to ensure that they are linguistically and orthographically correct. Based on the development and design of curricula, choosing appropriate words for each age group, when formulating verbal mistakes, and ensuring that they are linguistically and orthographically correct. It was also proposed to hold training courses for teachers, in order to train them on the use of the developed programs to address common students' mistakes in mathematics, such as Drive program and Roll Space program.

The Effectiveness Of The Iqra’ Wheel Game To Enhance Students’ Arabic Reading Skills At State Islamic Senior High School 1 Malang

Learning media appears to be a pivotal need for learning programs used to reach out learning objectives. This study aims to find out the application and effectiveness of the Iqra' wheel game to enhance students' Arabic reading skills. This study uses a quantitative approach with the type of experiment. The subjects used are language students of tenth grade and 2nd MIPA students of tenth grade with a sample 60 students. Methods used observation, interviews, questionnaires, tests, and documentation. Data analysis techniques used in research is validity test, reliability test, sample t-test and effectiveness test. The research findings showed that is a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores. The pre-test score is quite smaller the post-test score of 84.41 < 90.58. The percentage of N-Gain shows 38.23% with a quite effective category. It can be concluded that the iqra wheel game is “quite effective” in improving Arabic reading skills.

Effectiveness of the Blended Learning Model to Improve Students’ Achievement of Mathematical Concepts

This study aims to discover the effectiveness of the blended learning model in mathematics learning to improve the achievement of mathematical concepts. This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group. The experimental class was taught through blended learning, while the control class was taught through the conventional learning model. The population of this study was the students at State Senior High School 1 Sewon Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The research sample involved 60 tenth-grade students in the 2019/2020 academic year, 30 students in each of the experimental and control groups. The sampling technique used cluster sampling and the data were collected using a test instrument. The validity of the test was measured using the obtained Aiken index (0.80), and the reliability was based on the Cronbach's alpha coefficient (0.86). The data were analyzed using t-tests and descriptive statistics. The results of this study showed that the blended learning model is significantly more effective than the conventional learning model in enhancing students’ achievement of mathematical concepts. This means that the application of blended learning in mathematics learning can significantly improve students' achievement of mathematical concepts.