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Methods Used By Mathematics Teachers In Developing Parallel Multiple-Choice Test Items In School, Kartika Pramudita, R. Rosnawati, Socheath Mam Dec 2019

Methods Used By Mathematics Teachers In Developing Parallel Multiple-Choice Test Items In School, Kartika Pramudita, R. Rosnawati, Socheath Mam

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The study was aimed at describing five methods of the development of parallel test items of the multiple-choice type in mathematics at Yogyakarta (primary education level). The study was descriptive research involving 22 mathematics teachers as the respondents. Data collection was conducted through interviews and document reviews concerning the developed test packages. A questionnaire was used to gather data about the procedure the teachers employed in developing the tests. Findings show that the teachers used five methods in developing the test item; namely (1) randomizing the item numbers; (2) randomizing the sequences of response options; (3) writing items using the …


Psychometric Characteristic Of Positive Affect Scale Within The Academic Setting, Kartika Nur Fathiyah, Asmadi Alsa, Diana Setiyawati Dec 2019

Psychometric Characteristic Of Positive Affect Scale Within The Academic Setting, Kartika Nur Fathiyah, Asmadi Alsa, Diana Setiyawati

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This analysis study is one of several stages that must be passed before testing the structural model. This study is initiated due to the limited information related to the measurement of the Positive Affect Scale within the academic settings. The research method used in this study was a quantitative method. It was done in among 724 students of state junior high schools in Sleman, Yogyakarta. The instrument development consisted of guideline arrangement, language feasibility testing, content validation through expert judgments, trials to measure the item discrimination index, item selection based on the item discrimination results, items representation for each indicator, …


An Assessment Instrument Of Mind Map Product To Assess Students' Creative Thinking Skill, Regina Ratih Fardhila, Edi Istiyono Dec 2019

An Assessment Instrument Of Mind Map Product To Assess Students' Creative Thinking Skill, Regina Ratih Fardhila, Edi Istiyono

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Education is now more demanding for students to think more at a higher and more complex level. Mind map also builds creativity because it is more flexible in expressing ideas. The result of need assessment was the teachers cannot put on equation about creative thinking in test because the input of heterogeneous students, but they carried out project and practicum assessments, which required relatively much time, place and equipment. Therefore, the researchers develop instruments for assessing students' creative thinking skills at the high-school level trough mind map on valid and reliable biology subjects so that teachers can use them as …


Testing The Parent-Child Communication Program: Its Effectiveness On Developing Children's Social Competences, Agus Mulyanto, Alifah Indalika Mulyadi Razak Dec 2019

Testing The Parent-Child Communication Program: Its Effectiveness On Developing Children's Social Competences, Agus Mulyanto, Alifah Indalika Mulyadi Razak

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Social competence has a central role in the development of early childhood. One of the central roles of children's social competence is its influence on children's academic social abilities, such as the ability to (1) receive learning information, (2) follow the school's rules, and (3) face increasingly complex academic challenges along with increasing school levels. This study aims to test the model of parent-child communication (PCC) in developing children's social competence. The exclusive communication model was tested to 250 children aged 4-6 years in West Java Province, which is divided into five research zones, West Java Zone 1 to 5. …


An Analysis Of Javanese Language Test Characteristic Using The Rasch Model In R Program, Muchlisin Muchlisin, Djemari Mardapi, Farida Agus Setiawati Dec 2019

An Analysis Of Javanese Language Test Characteristic Using The Rasch Model In R Program, Muchlisin Muchlisin, Djemari Mardapi, Farida Agus Setiawati

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One skill required to solve a problem in the 21st century is communication. Two international languages that are important in communication and thought at school are English and German language. However, beside international language, the local language, such as the Javanese language, is also essential and need to be maintained. The purpose of this study is to analyze the Javanese language test characteristics. This study was explorative research with secondary data collected by documentation of 220 students responses to the 50 multiple choice item of Javanese language test in the 11th grade of vocational high school. Data were analyzed using …


The Effectiveness Of Game-Based Science Learning (Gbsl) To Improve Students' Academic Achievement: A Meta-Analysis Of Current Research From 2010 To 2017, Heru Setiawan, Shane Phillipson Dec 2019

The Effectiveness Of Game-Based Science Learning (Gbsl) To Improve Students' Academic Achievement: A Meta-Analysis Of Current Research From 2010 To 2017, Heru Setiawan, Shane Phillipson

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This study identifies the effectiveness of game-based science learning (GBSL) for improving students' learning outcomes by conducting a literature review of the current research from 2010 to 2017. This study also explores the correlation between variation in school level and year of publication on GBSL effect size. Data were collected from peer-reviewed journal articles published in educational databases including ERIC (Educational Research Information Centre), Springer Link, ProQuest education journal, and A+ education. Seven inclusion criteria were used to select relevant studies. Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA 2.0) was used to analyze the data. This study finds that (1) GBSL intervention has a …


Developing A Problem-Based Local History Module To Improve The Critical Thinking Ability Of Senior High School Students, Novita Mujiyati, Warto Warto, Leo Agung Sutimin Dec 2019

Developing A Problem-Based Local History Module To Improve The Critical Thinking Ability Of Senior High School Students, Novita Mujiyati, Warto Warto, Leo Agung Sutimin

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This research aims at developing a problem-based local history module as learning media to improve the critical thinking ability of Senior High School students. This research employed a research and development (R&D) method referring to ADDIE development design. The procedure of designing ADDIE development included (1) analyzing to identify the learning media needed, (2) designing to organize the material of module corresponding to basic competency and indicator, (3) developing to obtain the finished product of module through validation and limited and large-scale trials, (4) implementing the module during learning process, and (5) evaluating to find out the effectiveness of module. …


Evaluation Of The Implementation Of Batik-Skills Training Program, Hendro Prasetyono, Dedeh Kurniasari, Laila Desnaranti Dec 2019

Evaluation Of The Implementation Of Batik-Skills Training Program, Hendro Prasetyono, Dedeh Kurniasari, Laila Desnaranti

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the implementation of batik skills training program as a recommendation for program improvement. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach using Context, Input, Process, and Product evaluation model. Samples were taken from the Institute of Skills and Training in the areas of Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Bekasi, and Tangerang. The results of the evaluation components that meet the evaluation criteria are all aspects of the context component, discipline and learning process, while the components of batik teachers' education qualifications, the use of educational facilities and infrastructure standards, curriculum components, program …


Parallel Tests Viewed From The Arrangement Of Item Numbers And Alternative Answers, Badrun Kartowagiran, Djemari Mardapi, Dian Normalitasari Purnama, Kriswantoro Kriswantoro Dec 2019

Parallel Tests Viewed From The Arrangement Of Item Numbers And Alternative Answers, Badrun Kartowagiran, Djemari Mardapi, Dian Normalitasari Purnama, Kriswantoro Kriswantoro

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This research aims to prove that a parallel test can be constructed by randomizing the test item numbers and or alternative answers' order. This study used the experimental method with a post-test only non-equivalent control group design, involving junior high schools students in Yogyakarta City with a sample of 320 students of State Junior High School (SMPN) 5 Yogyakarta and 320 students of SMPN 8 Yogyakarta established using the stratified proportional random sampling technique. The instrument used is a mathematics test in the form of an objective test consisting of a five-question package and each package contains 40 items with …


Estimation Of College Students' Ability On Real Analysis Course Using Rasch Model, Isnani Isnani, Wikan Budi Utami, Purwo Susongko, Herani Tri Lestiani Dec 2019

Estimation Of College Students' Ability On Real Analysis Course Using Rasch Model, Isnani Isnani, Wikan Budi Utami, Purwo Susongko, Herani Tri Lestiani

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This study is aimed at estimating the difficulty level of essay tests and the accuracy of students' ability in Real Analysis essay test using the Rasch model with the QUEST program and R 3.0.3 package eRm program. The population in this study was all students of the Department of Mathematics Education, Universitas Pancasakti Tegal in the academic year 2016/2017, who were enrolled in the Real Analysis course. The data were analyzed using the R 3.0.3 package eRm program and QUEST program. The students' ability was obtained from the result of the course final exam of the first Real Analysis course. …


Developing Psychomotor Evaluation Instrument Of Biochemistry Practicum For University Students Of Biology Education, Etika Dyah Puspitasari, Mohamad Joko Susilo, Novi Febrianti Dec 2019

Developing Psychomotor Evaluation Instrument Of Biochemistry Practicum For University Students Of Biology Education, Etika Dyah Puspitasari, Mohamad Joko Susilo, Novi Febrianti

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Practicum is one of the important aspects of the learning of biology. There is no psychomotor evaluation instrument that is valid and reliable. This study is aimed at developing a valid and reliable psychomotor evaluation instrument for biochemistry practicum. The study is developmental research using the 4-D model of 'define, design, develop, and disseminate'. Instrument validation was carried out through construct validation. The findings show that the developed instrument is characterized by a high level of construct validity although the reliability measure is not very well-estimated. The instrument is constructed of four factors of perception, set, guided response, and mechanism …


Developing An Instrument To Evaluate The Influential Factors Of The Success Of Local Curriculum, Dedek Andrian Dec 2019

Developing An Instrument To Evaluate The Influential Factors Of The Success Of Local Curriculum, Dedek Andrian

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The purpose of this study is to create an instrument to evaluate the factors that influence the success of the local curriculum in senior high school. The instrument developed is essential to find out what factors influence the success of the local curriculum. This research is a research and development which consists of three stages: (1) initial investigation, (2) design and validation stages, (3) trials, evaluations, and revisions. The results of small scale trials were analyzed using EFA (Exploratory Factor Analysis), obtaining one invalid item from 32 items. The results of a wide-scale test analyzed using CFA (Confirmatory Factor Analysis) …


Creative Thinking Ability And Cognitive Knowledge: Big Five Personality, Jonni Sitorus, Nirwana Anas, Ermaliana Waruhu Dec 2019

Creative Thinking Ability And Cognitive Knowledge: Big Five Personality, Jonni Sitorus, Nirwana Anas, Ermaliana Waruhu

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This research aims at describing the ability and level of student's creative thinking and student's cognitive knowledge. It is qualitative research to search for data and information. Operationally, this research was conducted with some steps namely: (1) giving a set of big five personality test to 215 students to determine their personality type, (2) giving a set of creative thinking test of 215 students to measure the ability and level of their creative thinking, and (3) choosing one student randomly from each student's personality type to be interviewed to search their cognitive knowledge. The results show that every student has …


Multiple Intelligence Assessment In Teaching English For Young Learners, Ernawati Ernawati, Hana Tsurayya, Abdul Rahman A. Ghani Dec 2019

Multiple Intelligence Assessment In Teaching English For Young Learners, Ernawati Ernawati, Hana Tsurayya, Abdul Rahman A. Ghani

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There are many schools in Indonesia that provide English as one of their subjects. English has been taught from elementary schools, even in Kindergarten. Ironically, teaching English in most rural schools still uses a conventional method such as memorizing and translating. Many teachers cannot afford to provide well-designed, meaningful exercises for students to use on a one-to-one learning basis. As a result, students seem not having interest in learning English. Based on this reason, this study was conducted to identify students' intelligence through Multiple Intelligence Assessment to get effective approach in teaching English for young learners. The participants are an …


An Authentic Assessment Model To Assess Kindergarten Students' Character, Umi Faizah, Darmiyati Zuchdi, Yasir Alsamiri Dec 2019

An Authentic Assessment Model To Assess Kindergarten Students' Character, Umi Faizah, Darmiyati Zuchdi, Yasir Alsamiri

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The aim of character development is essential to know, especially for kindergarten pupils. It might help teachers in developing students and offering helps and services. Thus, an assessment model is needed to identify children's character development easily and accurately. This study aims to (1) develop an assessment model for evaluating kindergarten pupils' character which is considered valid, reliable, and fulfill the criteria of goodness of fit statistic, and (2) know the characteristics of an authentic assessment model instrument to assess the achievements of early childhood characters in kindergarten. This research used Plomp's Research and Development Model. Data were collected using …


The Respondent Factors On The Digital Questionnaire Responses, Muhardis Muhardis, Burhanuddin Tola, Herwindo Haribowo Dec 2019

The Respondent Factors On The Digital Questionnaire Responses, Muhardis Muhardis, Burhanuddin Tola, Herwindo Haribowo

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Progress in the field of technology often facilitates human work. One of them is progress in the development of questionnaire modes. Currently, existing questionnaires have been based on a digital platform, which makes evaluators easy to design, disseminate, and conduct scoring. All are computer-based, making them reachable by the respondents no matter how far the location of the respondent is, as long as they are connected to the internet. However, any progress is accompanied by several obstacles. For example, the respondents experienced an error in responding to having the intent to respond 'Yes' option but pressing the 'No' button instead. …