The purpose of this study is to find out the enhancement of students' reading comprehension between those who were taught using TPS (Think-Pair-Share) technique and those who are taught using the Jigsaw technique. The study discussed the recent developments in reading pedagogy. This study used a quantitative research method and comparative design by measuring the achievement of pre-test and post-test. The result of this study shows that p.value (sig) = 0.187 > α (0.05). Therefore, it is concluded that there is no significant difference in the student's reading comprehension ability. Even…
This study was aimed to see whether there was a significant difference of students' improvements in reading comprehension ability after applying START (Students and teacher Actively Reading Text) and T-A-I (Team Assisted Individualization) models. This study used a quantitative research method and comparative design. The participants of the study were 63 students that were divided of two groups. Class VIIB students were taught through the START model and VIIC students were taught through T-A-I model. The conclusion is: There was an improvement in reading comprehensions ability of students who …
This study aims to reveal, identify and describe Agnes Grey's search for self-identity. Also, the writer of the thesis wants to show that the situations in Agnes Grey's adolescence period are the same as the real life of the author, Anne Bronte. The research method used is the psychology of literature. The results of the analysis indicated that by using theory from Erik H. Erikson, Agnes Grey found her true self in three stages. Â Key Words: self-identity, individuation, psychology approach. Â
The purpose of this study is to find out significant difference in implementing Story Mapping and Mind Mapping techniques toward students’ reading comprehension enhancement. This study used a quantitative research method and comparative design by measuring the achievement of pre-test and post-test. This study addressed three research questions: (a) What is the achievement of the students after being treated with Story Mapping and Mind-mapping Techniques? (b) Is there any significant difference between Story Mapping and Mind-mapping techniques in enhancing students’ reading compre…
This study aims to determine the sources that cause speaking anxiety overwhelms English learners. It is qualitative in nature and focuses on learners’ speaking anxiety. The samples of the research are composed of senior high school students who deal with speaking anxiety. The primary data-gathering method is interview through semi-structured questions. The data were collected by in-depth face-to-face interview with 10 participants; the data were analyzed by determining the themes and description. The gathered data were analyzed using coding and verbatim quotes from research respondents.…
The study sought to find out the significant relationship between self-esteem and the English learning achievement of students at SMU Advent Klabat Manado and to know whether it was high or low. Furthermore, this study was also to find out whether there is significant difference between males and females in their level of self-esteem. The subjects of this study were the second-year students of SMU Advent Klabat Manado. There were 50 students who were chosen randomly to become the sample. They were 26 female students and 24 male students. The data were obtained from a self-constructed questionn…
The aim of this study is to find out whether there is any significant difference in enhancing studentsâ?? descriptive writing skills between students who acquires Presentation, Practice, Production (PPP) and students who acquires Artworks Technique. This is a quantitative study, utilizing comparative design in order to compare different treatments toward studentsâ?? enhancement in descriptive writing skills. The researcher compares the result through pre-test and post-test. After analyzing the data, the researcher found out after being treated using two techniques: PPP and Artworks, students…
Indonesia will be projected to be maritime axis in the world. Indonesian potential as a maritime country inspires Nawacita vision established by Joko Widodo in his cabinet. This ambitions must be supported by coastal communities. The province of West Sulawesi has a long coastal territory than other provinces in Indonesia. It should be exploited to promote the realization of Nawacita for the better Indonesia in the future. In education sector, 2013 curriculum introduces that teachers must implement scientific approach to their learning. Physics is one of the subjects that is still considered di…
This article is a part of the research related to the development of gamification models to improve critical and creative thinking skills of pre-service physics teachers (PPTs). This case study is a preliminary research to describe the potential of gamification in physics experiments that was involved 25 PPTs at one of the universities in Bandung. The potential of gamification was analyzed from the results of observations, and the monitoring of the physics experiment activities assisted by WhatsApp social media. Through the implementation of gamification, physics experiments can be designed li…
Synthesis and characterization of the electrochemical properties of manganese ferrite nanoparticles (\ce {MnFe2O4}) from iron ore have been done. The aim of this research was to determine the potential of iron ore as a source for the manufacture of \ce {MnFe2O4} and to know electrochemical characterization. The precipitation method was used in this research. Iron ore samples were taken from Tanah Laut Regency, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. The sample of iron ore was purified first to synthesis MnFe2O4 nanoparticle. Manganese salt \ce {MnCl2} is used as a source of manganese. Characterization of…
Synthesized carbon dots (CDs) from paper flowers (Bougainvillea spectabilis) was performed by microwave assisted. CDs were characterized by ultraviolet visible light (UV-Vis), photoluminescence (PL) and time resolved luminescence (TRPL). PL data shows wavelength intensity of CDs paper flowers at 493 nm for 3.9 ns and 512 nm for 4.2 ns respectively for purple and white paper flowers that excited at 420 nm. The absorbance for CDs white paper flower at 262 nm and 350 nm, while CDs purple flower paper at 260 nm, 324 nm, and 530 nm. CDs from paper flower shows excellent optical properties. So, it i…
Assessment is an important component in the implementation of education. Efforts to improve the quality of education can be pursued through improving the quality of learning and the quality of the assessment system. Assessment must include cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects. This study aims to produce a portfolio with a scientific approach that can assess three aspects, namely cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects. Advancement of education needs to be thoroughly designed from the planning, implementation, and evaluation stages of learning. Assessment methods that are carried…
Research on the effect of using multimedia-based 3D flipbook learning media on physics learning outcomes of 11th science grade students in work and energy subjects has been carried out. This research is based on problems in education, especially the use of multimedia learning in the subject of work and energy in physics. Research conducted at SMA PGRI 109 Tangerang using the experimental design method in the form of posttest only with 48 students as samples that divided into 2 groups of classes, experimental class and control class.Based on the results of the analysis on the prerequisite test,…
This research aims to get an overview of the differences in the increase in cognitive abilities and retention of college students who get basic physics learning based on value use scientific methods and without use scientific methods, and get an overview of the relationship between retention and cognitive abilities of college students who get basic physics learning based on value use scientific methods. The research conducted use a quasi-experimental method with a randomised control group design pretest-posttest design. The population is all college students of the Physics Education Study Prog…
Sample \ce {La_{0.67}Sr_{0.33}MnO3} has been successfully synthesized by sol gel method shown by the results of XRD formed a single phase with rhombohedral crystal structure. The results of SEM showed particles are agglomerated yet functional groups \ce {Mn-O-Mn} has been formed based on the results of FTIR. The ability of the sample to absorb the microwaves still lower that the value of reflection loss obtained at $-26.05$ dB.
Simulation of radiation calculation of black body by using the interpolation method is designed to facilitate the determination of radiation in black matter efficiency. Fortran programming languages are chosen for computational processes. The calculation program that has been designed is able to calculate the efficiency of black body radiation easily and quickly with a fairly small error rate of 0.5\%. The light radiation spectrum of objects is around 1000, 1100, 1200, and 1300 $^{\circ}$C. The $x$ axis shows the wavelength, while the $y$ axis shows the intensity or strength of light. If we pa…
Keterampilan proses sains (KPS) merupakan salah satu keterampilan yang banyak ditekankan pada kurikulum pendidikan dalam beberapa tahun terakhir ini. Untuk mengetahui capaian keterampilan tersebut, maka dibutuhkan alat ukur yang valid dan reliabel. Oleh karena itu, penelitian dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengkarakterisasi tes keterampilan proses sains berdasarkan teori respon butir. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain konstruksi dan validasi tes. Proses konstruksi menghasilkan tes KPS berbentuk pilihan ganda pada materi ?uida statis yang mengukur lima aspek KPS. Sedangkan proses validasi didasa…
Abstract: The Moderating Effects of Asymmetry Information and Group Cohesiveness on the Relationship between Budgetary Participation and Budgetary Slack. This study examines the moderating effects of asymmetry information and group cohesiveness on the relationship between budgetary participation and budgetary slack. Using the moderated regression analysis and base on a sample of 38 functional managers at branded car dealer and service. The results show no interaction between asymmetry information, group cohesiveness, and budgetary participation affecting budgetary slack. Keywords: asymmetry …
Abstract: A Behavioral Study on Middle-Class Consumers in Adopting M-Commerce in East Java. The objective of this study is to examine factors that influence the behavioral intention of consumers in using and adopting m-commerce. This study combines Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), and Innovation Diffusion Theory (IDT). The data of this study were collected through a survey and samples were selected by using convenience sampling technique with SEM-PLS requirement as many as ten times the number of paths. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS)…
Abstrak: Pembentukan Portofolio Optimal Saham-Saham Pada Periode Bullish Di Bursa Efek Indonesia. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk menyusun portofolio optimal saham yang tercatat di Bursa Efek Indonesia dengan menggunakan model indeks tunggal pada periode Bullish. Periode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 2009-2011. Hasilnya adalah tersusunnya sebuah portofolio saham yang terdiri dari empat saham, yaitu ASRI (48,72%), INDF (28,24%), BBNI (16,32%), dan BKSL (6.71%). Hasil pengujian hipotesis pertama menunjukkan bahwa ada perbedaan dalam return saham dari portofol…