THE EFFECT OF USING CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING AND CONCEPT MAPPING STRATEGIES ON STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION AT LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT CENTER IAIN PADANGSIDIMPUAN

ABSTRACT Nurmadinah Hasibuan (2022): The Effect of Using Creative Problem Solving and Concept Mapping Strategies on Students’ Reading Comprehension at Language Development Center IAIN Padangsidimpuan The purpose of this research was to find out the effect of using Creative Problem Solving and Concept Mapping strategies on students‟ reading comprehension and to compare the effectiveness between using Creative Problem Solving and Concept Mapping strategies on students‟ reading comprehension at Language Development Center IAIN Padangsidimpuan. This research was a comparative experimental research used a quasiexperimental non-equivalent pre-test and post-test design. The population was 17 classes and the total of sample was 2 classes consisting 52 students. The research sample was taken by using cluster sampling. The data were collected through Pre-test and Post-test.The data was analyzed by using Paired Sample T-test, Independent Sample T-test and eta squared with Anova analysis and univariate analysis. The results of this research were; first, there was a significant difference of the students‟ reading comprehension before and after using Creative Problem Solving strategy. Second, there was a significant difference of the students‟ reading comprehension before and after using Concept Mapping strategy. Third, there was no significant difference of the students‟ reading comprehension between using Creative Problem Solving and Concept Mapping strategies. Creative Problem Solving and Concept Mapping were both excellent in increasing the students‟ reading comprehension which significantly gave positive effect on the students‟ reading comprehension. However, based on the comparison result of each reading comprehension indicators, Concept Mapping strategy could increase all indicators than Creative Problem Solving strategy that could increase 4 indicators. Therefore, Concept Mapping strategy was appropriate used to help the students to increase their reading comprehension of all indicators of reading comprehension at Language Development Center IAIN Padangsidimpuan. Key Word: Creative Problem Solving strategy, Concept Mapping strategy, Reading comprehension

A Systematic Review of Augmented Reality Game-Based Applications in Primary Education

Augmented Reality game-based learning (ARGBL) is quickly gaining momentum in the education sector worldwide as it has the potential to enable new forms of learning and transform the learning experience. However, it remains unclear how ARGBL applications can impact students’ motivation and performance in primary education. This study addresses that topic by providing a systematic review, which analyses and critically appraises the current state of knowledge and practice in the use of ARGBL applications in primary education. In total, seventeen (17) studies that used either qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods to collect their data were analysed and were published between 2012 and 2017. The study results indicated that ARGBL applications are mainly used to document the design and development process, as well as to share preliminary findings and student feedback. Based on a comprehensive taxonomy of application areas for AR in primary education, ARGBL can potentially influence the students’ attendance, knowledge transfer, skill acquisition, hands-on digital experience, and positive attitudes in laboratory experimental exercises for different courses. This review aims to offer new insights to researchers and provide educators with effective advice and suggestions on how to improve learning outcomes, as well as increase students’ motivation and learning performance by incorporating this instructional model into their teaching