Development of Integrated Biology Teaching Materials with Al-Qur'an and As-Sunnah Values in Reproductive Materials for Class XI SMA/MA Students

This study aims to produce a product in the form of biological teaching materials integrated with the values of the Qur'an and As-Sunnah that are valid and effective in improving cognitive, psychomotor learning outcomes as well as in developing the values of faith and piety in students. This research is a Research and Development (R&D) using the ADDIE development model which consists of 5 stages, namely the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stages. Data collection techniques by observation, interviews, learning outcomes tests, and questionnaire techniques. The data analysis technique used descriptive and inferential analysis. The study results showed the developed teaching materials met the statistically valid category based on the assessment of the expert in teaching-learning, material, Islamic religious education and teachers as validators, as well as it received an extremely satisfactory response from students. Teaching materials are very effective in improving learning outcomes in term of cognitive and psychomotor, and developing the values of students' faith and piet

Exploring Proficiency of Solving Mathematical Problem Among Mathematics Major

Learning problem-solving in mathematics was a challenge for both learners and teachers because of its complexity. Development of the skill necessitates understanding towards common observable predictors to depict the viable actions of typical students. This study created a model that determines the predictors' direct and indirect effects on mathematics problem-solving efficiency. It utilized predictive correlation design using multiple regression analysis to examine the hypothesized predictors. Results showed that self-efficacy and English proficiency did not directly influence the ability to perform in problem-solving; analytical-logical does otherwise. Notable findings displayed an inverse relationship of study habits among students. With that, improving analytical-logical skills promotes greater learning along with the development of English proficiency and self-efficacy. Furthermore, the study habits of mathematics majors were not meaningful because of the potential exposure to problem-solving

Teachers’ Competence, Classroom Environment, Learning Style of Students: A Structural Model on Mathematical Ability

The study was conducted to develop the best fit model of mathematical ability.  Specifically, it established the relationship among teachers’ competence, classroom environment, learning styles, and mathematical ability. Descriptive, correlational and causal comparative designs were utilized in this study.  The data were gathered from senior high school students. Moreover, sets of adopted survey questionnaires were used as instruments to obtain information from the participants. Mean, Pearson product moment correlation, multiple regression analysis and structural equation modeling were the statistical tool used.  The findings revealed that reflector and activist learner and role of students/peers found to be significant predictors of mathematical ability.  The best fit model of mathematical ability is best predicted by their learning styles and the classroom environment. The model suggests that that the more structured the learning style coupled with a conducive classroom environment the better the mathematical ability of the students

Augmented reality media of the human reproductive system for class XI high school students

Learning today is closely related to digital technology, especially during Covid-19. The form of use of digital technology is the variety of products being developed. Still, almost no media can meet all age levels, and there are differences in student abilities, so careful design is needed. In biology learning material on the human reproductive system, it is known that the learning completeness score is low (46.2%). The reason is that this material requires good concept visualization while the existing media is minimal. Teachers and students need media that can visualize material well and can be accessed via smartphone. This research aims to develop Augmented Reality (AR) media on human reproductive system material. This research uses the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model. Data collection was carried out through expert validation and limited trials. The material expert validation result was 100%, and the media expert validation result was 95% (very good category). The teacher assessment result was 92%, and the student response was 83.5% (very good category). Based on these results, it is known that the AR media developed is suitable for use in learning

Relationship of metacognitive skills, critical thinking, and students' knowledge of ecosystem concepts

Metacognition and knowledge of ecosystem concepts with critical thinking is a self-learning process of critical learning toward certain objects, which are ecosystem components. The research analyzes the relationship between metacognitive skills, knowledge of ecosystem concepts, and critical thinking skills. The research is carried out at MAN 1 Tangerang from May to August 2021, involving 65 Class XI IPA-1 and XI IPA-2 students. The students are selected using a simple random sampling technique. The instrument consists of variables of metacognitive ability (X1), knowledge of ecosystem concepts (X2), and critical thinking (Y), each of which consists of 15 description questions. Thus, the total number of research samples is 195.  The instrument used is an essay test that is distributed online and offline. The research method is a correlation study. The results indicate that there is no positive relationship between metacognitive skills and critical thinking with a correlation of 0.016, there is a positive relationship between knowledge of ecosystem concepts and critical thinking with a correlation of 0.490, and there is a positive and simultaneous relationship between metacognitive skills and knowledge of ecosystem concepts and critical thinking

Effects of team-teaching on senior school students’ achievement in adaptation in Ilorin, Nigeria

This study analyzed the effects of Team Teaching on Senior School Students’ Achievement in Adaptation. A 20-item multiple-choice question entitled Adaptation Achievement Test (AAT) was validated and distributed to 99 students that participated in the study. The equivalent of the groups was determined before the commencement of the study through pretest administration. A quasi-experimental design was adopted, hypotheses one and two were tested using paired sample t-test, while three were tested using ANCOVA. The result showed no statistically significant difference in students' achievement in adaptation when exposed to team teaching. The study also discovered a non-statistically significant difference in the achievement of males and females; and in the achievement of the low, medium, and high-scoring students when exposed to the team-teaching method. Based on the findings, the study concluded that team teaching did not enhance students’ learning; also, male and female students did not differ in achievement when the team-teaching learning strategy was used. One recommendation for the study is that teachers should use combined teaching methods as an effective strategy in teaching senior school students’ adaptation to biology

Developing Electronic Student Worksheet of a Plane Solid Figure Based on Guided Inquiry for Junior High School Students

In complete, this research aims to produce electronic student worksheets that are valid, practical, and effective in learning material of a plane solid figure at SMP Negeri 2 Bengkulu. This research is part of the comprehensive research that only focuses on producing valid and practical electronic student worksheets based on guided inquiry learning in plane shapes. Validity is based on the assessment of material experts and media experts on the feasibility of the material content and the media side. At the same time, practicality is measured by the utilization of electronic student worksheets during learning. This research includes development research using the ADDIE model, which contains five cyclic stages, namely (1) analysis, (2) design phase, (3) development, (4) implementation, and (5) evaluation. The analysis results show a need for students for guided inquiry-based electronic worksheets by adjusting the characteristics of students whose critical thinking skills are still low. In the design, the researcher designs the product according to the analysis results, which continues with the development stage to realize the product design at the previous stage becomes the prototype. At this stage, experts also carried out validity testing and product practicality testing at the implementation stage to obtain valid and practical electronic student worksheets based on guided inquiry learning, with evaluation stages carried out at each stage

Students’ Mathematical Problem-Solving Ability in Mobile Learning with Microsoft Kaizala Application

This research was motivated by the fact that the mathematical problem-solving ability of junior high school students during the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia was low. The strategy and approach used in learning mathematics are success factors in the mathematics learning process. One of the objectives of this research is to analyze the mathematical problem-solving ability of junior high school students using mobile learning with the Microsoft Kaizala application. The method used in this research is an experiment with a Pre-Experimental Design Research and One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design Research Design. The research was conducted at SMPN 50 Satap Oku, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency, South Sumatra Province. The results showed that the final mathematical problem-solving ability of students who received learning using mobile learning with the Microsoft Kaizala application was better than the students’ initial mathematical problem-solving ability and the average percentage of students’ mathematical problem-solving ability achievement after using the Microsoft Kaizala application was 85.16% (excellent). It means that the students’ problem-solving ability is getting better after using mobile learning with Microsoft Kaizala application

Citizen science project’s contributions to species literacy for pre-service biology teacher

This study aims to describe the contribution of the Citizen Science Project (CSP) program to the species literacy of pre-service biology teachers. Using a quasi-experimental method with a Citizen Science (CS) approach, this study involved 82 participants from two campuses who were recruited voluntarily in two different projects. A total of 68 participants were involved in Project I (monitoring of insect pollinators of mango (Mangifera indica) inflorescence) and 14 participants were involved in Project II (monitoring of butterflies in citrus (Citrus amblycarpa) plantations). Species literacy test and a questionnaire were used as data collection instruments. The species literacy test consists of 14 items of species identification questions for Project I and 12 items of species identification questions for Project II. The questionnaire was used to determine the perception and evaluate the learning outcome (LO) of the CSP program. The data were analyzed statistically and described according to the research findings. The results showed that species literacy in pre-service biology teachers improved in the moderate category. Most participants perceived that the CSP program could improve knowledge, attitudes, and skills about species. The LO evaluation of the CSP program showed that the indicator of participants' interest in science and environment increased higher than the others. The program can be used as an alternative in increasing species literacy in the public

Rasch Model Study on Mathematics Examination Test Using Item Response Theory Approach

This study was conducted to analyze the test instrument used to measure the ability of students in the odd final exam in mathematics. Sampling using purposive sampling technique. These students consist of 398 students. The questions given are in the form of multiple-choice questions with a total of 40 items. The data analysis technique used quantitative descriptive analysis. Data analysis was carried out using the Item Response Theory (IRT) Rasch model approach with the help of QUEST software. The results of the analysis show, from 40 items there are 39 items fit with the Rasch model. Judging from the level of difficulty, items with very difficult categories are 0%, difficult categories are 8 items or 21%, moderate item categories are 23 items or 59%, easy categories are 8 items or 21%, and very easy categories are 0 %. The reliability of the estimatedvalue of the item is 0.95 with a very good category so that it affects the items that fit the model. Thehigher reliability, the more items that fit the model. The reliability of the case estimate value is 0.00with a weak category. This value indicates an inconsistency in the answers of the test takers, whichmeans that the test takers are careless in answering the questions, thus affecting the reliability ofthe questions