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Developing Project-Based Learning Tools For Light Vehicle Engine Maintenance Subjects At Vocational High School, Muslim Muslim, Ambiyar Ambiyar, Dedi Setiawan, Rido Putra

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This study aims to develop learning tools for project-based light vehicle engine maintenance and describe the teacher's response to the application of project-based learning tools in light vehicle engine maintenance subjects. This research is a research and development (R&D) model with ADDIE. The ADDIE development model consists of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The results showed that the product developed was valid in terms of validity, very practical in terms of practicality, and very high in the aspect of effectiveness. Based on the aspects of validity, it can be specified that the syllabus gets a percentage score of 90.25%, …

Model Of Essential Employability Skills Framework For Machine Operator, Hari Din Nugraha, Deny Poniman Kosasih, Kasda Kasda, As'ari Djohar, Mumu Komaro

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

Employability skills are the skills that a person must have to get a job, stay in work, and be able to achieve success in their career. This study aims to develop a model of specific employability skills framework for machine operators. The research design used is the mixed methods, a study that combines the quantitative and qualitative methods and convergent parallel strategy in the data mixing process. The research finding is 14 identified frameworks of employability skills, including (1) basic skills: communicating, listening; (2) self-quality: attendance, collaboration, responsibility, honesty, flexibility, empathy; (3) thinking skills: creativeness, problem-solving; (4) management: self-management, planning; …

Developing Geriatric Face Makeup Enrichment Book For Students Of Skin Beauty Program In Vocational High School, Pramesti Adika Ratri, Siti Hamidah

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This study aims to produce a proper and effective Geriatric Makeup book as enrichment material for beauty students at Vocational School. This study used a research and development approach with a Four-D model. This model consists of four steps of development; they are Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. The product feasibility test was carried out by two material experts and two media experts. The feasibility test results were subsequently tested for agreement between experts through Cohen's Kappa coefficient test. The book's effectiveness was seen by the gain score when implemented using a quasi-experimental design with a one-group case study. The …

The Relevance Of Autotronic Engineering Competence At Vocational High School To The World Of Work, Yudha Ari Purnama, Wagiran Wagiran

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This research aims to reveal: (1) the competencies profile of autotronic engineering at vocational high school; (2) the competencies profile of autotronic engineering required by the world of work; and (3) the description of relevance between the competencies profile of autotronic engineering at vocational high school and the competencies profile of autotronic engineering required by the world of work. This research was quantitative research with survey method. This research used descriptive analysis as a data analysis method. The results of this research are as follows. (1) There are 13 competency items in Support of Autotronic System cluster taught at vocational …

Performance Differences By Gender In English Reading Test, Ari Arifin Danuwijaya, Adiyo Roebianto

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

Test fairness becomes an aspect that needs to be considered when developing a test instrument. It is highly recommended that the instrument should not be biased for the test takers by ensuring that they do not behave differently among male and female test-takers. This study aims to examine the extent to which the items in an English proficiency test function differently across gender. Fifty reading items were examined and analyzed using a statistical method for detecting DIF. The items were individually tested for gender DIF using Rasch model analysis with the analysis tool of ConQuest. The results showed that six …

Evaluation Of Civil Servant Teacher's Restructuring And Equalizing Policy At Vocational High School, Ratih Setianingrum, Guntur Guntur

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

This study aims to evaluate (1) the implementation and (2) the result of the implementation of civil servant teacher's restructuring and equalizing policy at vocational high schools in Yogyakarta City. This research was a policy evaluation using the discrepancy evaluation model by identifying the gap between performance and standard. The data was collected through interviews and documentation from several informants, including the Office of Secondary Education staff, vice principals of curriculum, and some civil servant teachers. The instrument validity was tested validated by expert's judgment while the data validity was measured by triangulation. The data were analyzed using the descriptive …

Developing Instrument To Increase Students' Geometry Ability Based On Van Hiele Level Integrated With Riau Malay Culture, Astri Wahyuni, Leo Adhar Effendi, Lilis Marina Angraini, Dedek Andrian

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

The study aims to develop geometric instruments that can be used to improve geometry based on Van Hiele's cognitive level, which is integrated with Malay culture. This study's research design is the Research and Development (R & D) proposed by Carson, which consists of several stages, namely: potential and problems, material collection, product design, product validity, product testing, product revision, and mass products. The subjects of this study were 65 students majoring in math education in the first semester. The test instruments were analyzed using Aiken's validity and Cronbach Alpha reliability. The trial analysis was analyzed using descriptive statistics to …

Using Network Analysis For Rapid, Transparent, And Rigorous Thematic Analysis: A Case Study Of Online Distance Learning, Yosep Dwi Kristanto, Russasmita Sri Padmi

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

In thematic analysis, themes construction can be performed manually by the researcher or automatically by a computer. Both methods have strengths and weaknesses. This article introduces a strategy that involves the role of both researcher and computer to construct themes from qualitative data in a rapid, transparent, and rigorous manner. The strategy uses network analysis and is demonstrated by employing a case study on students' perceptions of online distance learning they experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The themes-construction strategy consists of four systematic phases, namely (1) determining unit of analysis and coding; (2) constructing the code co-occurrence matrix; (3) conducting …

Evaluation Of The Entrepreneurship Education Program Through Extracurricular Activities Of Student Company, Firmansyah Firmansyah, Wardani Rahayu, Nurjannah Nurjannah

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

The study aims to evaluate the entrepreneurship education program through extracurricular activities of Student Company at a school using a modified CIPP and Kirkpatrick evaluation model. The research found that (1) the context of the program has been very good to provide facilities to the students who want to develop their entrepreneurial potential at school. The vision, mission, and objectives of the entrepreneurship education program at the vocational high school are able to describe the future expectations for students, especially in the field of entrepreneurship. (2) The supporting program implementation factors are in the "high" category and able to support …

The Evaluation Of Heathy School Program At Junior High School Receiving The National Adiwiyata, Rifai Nurmansah, Trie Hartiti Retnowati

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

This study aims to evaluate the healthy school program in SMP Negeri 2 Kalasan. The healthy school program is a program issued by the Ministry of Education and Culture, focused on how schools can develop healthy, safe, child-friendly, and fun school movements. This study used the CIPP evaluation model with a qualitative approach, focusing on the context, inputs, processes, products of the healthy school program. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentary studies. Validity tests were obtained through the triangulation of data sources and techniques. Instrument validity used expert judgment, while data analysis used four steps of Miles and …

Pengembangan Modul Praktikum Mata Kuliah Pancasila Dengan Model Project Citizen Untuk Menanamkan Nilai-Nilai Antikorupsi Pada Mahasiswa, Galih Puji Mulyoto

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

Proses penanaman nilai-nilai antikorupsi dikalangan mahasiswa harus terpadu antara teori dan praktik. Faktanya, praktik lapangan terkait penanaman nilai-nilai antikorupsi pada matakuliah Pendidikan Pancasila di Perguruan Tinggi minim sekali diterapkan. Salah satu faktor kesulitan mahasiswa maupun dosen dalam melaksanakan praktik lapangan karena tidak adanya modul praktikum. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini mengembangkan modul praktikum menggunakan model project citizen pada matakuliah Pendidikan pancasila untuk menanamkan nilai-nilai antikorupsi pada mahasiswa FITK UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. Penelitian ini dirancang dengan menggunakan model pengembangan pembelajaran Walter Dick & Lou Carey. Kelayakan dan keefektifan pengembangan modul praktikum menggunakan project citizen pada matakuliah pancasila dapat untuk …

Penguatan Nilai-Nilai Pancasila Di Era Disrupsi Pada Lingkungan Sekolah Dasar, Normah Normah, Isna Sari Rukmana, Putri Dinda Kemala

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

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Penguatan nilai-nilai Pancasila dalam proses pendidikan merupakan hal sangat penting untuk digali. Hal tersebut termasuk sekolah dasar sebagai penyelenggara Pendidikan. Penelitian ini didasarkan pada pentingnya penguatan nilai Pancasila pada peserta didik di era disrupsi saat ini. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana penguatan nilai-nilai Pancasila di MIN 01 Indragiri Hilir dan untuk mengetahui kendala apa yang dihadapi untuk memperkuat nilai-nilai Pancasila di MIN 01 Indragiri Hilir. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif, dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui studi pustaka, observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Subjek penelitian dalam artikel ini adalah kepala sekolah, wali kelas, guru mata pelajaran, staff sekolah, …

Implementasi Pendidikan Politik Gerakan Pemuda Ansor Kabupaten Karawang Dalam Menumbuhkan Pemahaman Nasionalisme Generasi Muda Nahdatul Ulama, Aris Riswandi Sanusi, Fitri Silvia Sofyan

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan penyelenggaraan pendidikan politik yang dilakukan oleh GP Ansor Kabupaten Karawang serta peran ulama Nahdhatul Ulama terhadap pembentukan dan menumbuhkan pemahaman nasionalisme generasi muda Nahdhatul Ulama sesuai dengan komitmen Nahdhatul Ulama terhadap Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia. Adapun penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan penggunaan metode studi deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara, observasi, studi dokumen, dan studi literatur dengan teknik pengolahan data yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan dan verifikasi. Hasil yang ditemukan dari penelitian ini yaitu pendidikan politik merupakan bagian penting yang harus dilaksanakan agar tercipta kader yang memahami politik sebelum terjun …

Pengembangan Perangkat Pembelajaran Statistika Dan Peluang Untuk Mengembangkan Statistical Literacy Siswa Smp, Firda Hariyanti, Dhoriva Urwatul Wutsqa

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk (1) menghasilkan perangkat pembelajaran statistika dan peluang untuk mengembangkan statistical literacy siswa SMP yang valid, praktis dan efektif; dan (2) mendeskripsikan karakteristik perangkat pembelajaran statistika dan peluang untuk mengembangkan statistical literacy siswa SMP. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian pengembangan. Pengembangan perangkat pembelajaran menggunakan model Plomp yang terdiri dari tiga tahapan, yaitu analisis, perancangan dan pengembangan prototipe, dan evaluasi. Instrumen penelitian terdiri dari lembar validasi, lembar keterbacaan, lembar penilaian guru, lembar penilaian siswa, lembar observasi keterlaksanaan pembelajaran, dan instrumen tes statistical literacy. Penelitian ini menghasilkan perangkat pembelajaran statistika dan peluang untuk mengembangkan statistical literacy siswa SMP …

Analisis Kemampuan Metakognitif Siswa Sma Kelas Xi Program Ipa Dalam Pemecahan Masalah Matematika, Sri Suryaningtyas, Wahyu Setyaningrum

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kemampuan metakognitif siswa SMA kelas XI program IPA dalam memecahkan masalah matematika. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian survei yang melibatkan siswa SMA negeri di Kabupaten Kulon Progo dan Gunungkidul. Sampel penelitian adalah 160 siswa kelas XI program IPA yang berasal dari 6 sekolah yang mewakili tiga kategori capaian akademik siswa yaitu tinggi, sedang, dan rendah. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik stratified random sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan menggunakan tes dan angket Metacognitive Awarenes Inventory (MAI). Data dianalisis secara kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 44% siswa mempunyai kemampuan metakognitif tinggi, 10% siswa mempunyai kemampuan metakognitif sedang, …

Keefektifan Model Pembelajaran Berbasis Inkuiri Ditinjau Dari Prestasi Belajar Dan Kepercayaan Diri Dalam Belajar Matematika Siswa Smp, Aryadi Lintuman, Ariyadi Wijaya

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan keefektifan model pembelajaran berbasis inkuiri ditinjau dari prestasi belajar dan kepercayaan diri dalam belajar matematika siswa SMP. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuasi eksperimen dengan desain one-group posttest-only. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 8 Yogyakarta yang terdiri dari 10 kelas. Penelitian ini menggunakan satu kelas yang terdiri dari 32 orang siswa sebagai sampel yang dipilih secara acak. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik tes dan non tes. Instrumen pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu tes prestasi belajar dan angket kepercayaan diri dalam belajar matematika. Uji asumsi normalitas data menggunakan uji Kolmogorov-Smirnov satu …

Kinerja Guru Matematika Smp Dalam Membangun Minat Dan Motivasi Belajar Siswa, Hardi Tambunan

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kinerja guru matematika SMP dalam membangun minat dan motivasi belajar siswa. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian ex post facto. Populasi mencakup semua siswa kelas 8 SMP di 4 sekolah negeri dan 3 sekolah swasta di Sumatera Utara, dan sampel diambil secara acak sebanyak 243 siswa. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan angket, dan data penelitian dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara umum kinerja guru matematika dalam membangun minat belajar siswa berada pada kategori cukup. Ketika membangun minat belajar siswa, dilihat dari aspek menyampaikan tujuan pembelajaran, menjelaskan manfaat pembelajaran, dan pendekatan pembelajaran yang digunakan, kinerja guru …

An Analysis Of Place Value Content In The Curriculum 2013 Thematic Textbooks For Grades 1 And 2, Salsabila Shiellany, Budi Poniam

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Textbooks play a key role in teaching mathematics in many Indonesian classrooms. Therefore, the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture provides textbooks for use in schools to support the teaching and learning process in the classroom. In implementing the Curriculum 2013 (Kurikulum 2013) in elementary schools, the textbooks were designed and developed by integrating various competencies and subjects, including mathematics, into several themes. This study aimed to describe the place value content in students' thematic textbooks for elementary school students in grades 1 and 2. A descriptive qualitative method in the content analysis was conducted by focusing on three areas …

Keefektifan Pendekatan Contextual Teaching Learning Dan Problem Solving Ditinjau Dari Prestasi Dan Kepercayaan Diri Siswa, Usi Susanti, Dhoriva Urwatul Wutsqa

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan keefektifan pendekatan Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) dan problem-solving ditinjau dari prestasi belajar dan kepercayaan diri. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen semu dengan populasi semua siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 1 Yogyakarta Tahun Ajaran 2015/2016 yang terdiri dari delapan kelas. Sampel penelitian dipilih secara acak, dari delapan kelas yang ada terpilih dua kelas yaitu VII A dan VII B. Kelas VII A sebagai kelas eksperimen I diajar dengan pendekatan CTL dan kelas VII B sebagai kelas eksperimen II diajar dengan pendekatan problem solving. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah tes prestasi belajar …

Kontribusi Kompetensi Guru Matematika Smp Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Siswa, Tika Abri Astuti, Jailani Jailani

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kontribusi kompetensi guru matematika SMP terhadap prestasi belajar siswa. Kompetensi guru dikelompok­kan ke dalam empat ranah, yaitu kompetensi pedagogik, profesional, sosial, dan kepribadian. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian survei. Data penelitian dikum­pulkan melalui angket, data sekunder hasil Ujian Kompetensi Guru (UKG) tahun 2015, dan nilai UAS siswa kelas VII tahun ajaran 2016/2017. Populasi penelitian adalah guru matematika SMP di Kabupaten Sleman dengan sampel pene­litian sebanyak 72 guru. Sampel ditentukan dengan proportional random sam­pling. Untuk mengetahui hubungan antara variabel kompetensi guru dan pres­tasi belajar siswa digunakan analisis Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Hasil penelitian …

Analisis Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Ditinjau Dari Gaya Belajar Matematika Siswa, Dafid Slamet Setiana, Riawan Yudi Purwoko

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kemampuan berpikir kritis ditinjau dari gaya belajar matematika siswa. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas XII SMA Negeri Punung, Kabupaten Pacitan. Subjek penelitian sebanyak enam siswa dengan masing-masing dua siswa untuk gaya belajar visual, auditorial, dan kinestetik. Data penelitian diambil melalui angket gaya belajar, tes kemampuan berpikir kritis, dan wawancara. Data angket dianalisis untuk menentukan jenis gaya belajar siswa, sedangkan data hasil tes dianalisis berdasarkan aspek kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis yaitu FRISCO - Focus, Reason, Inference, Situation, Clarify, and Overview. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa …

Investigating Mathematical Conversation In Remote Learning Of Mathematics During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Ayunda Sri Wahyuningrum, Titin Latifah

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Remote learning that must be carried out by schools in Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic was a challenge for most teachers. This study aimed to investigate mathematical conversations maintained by the teachers in remote learning of mathematics during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a descriptive qualitative study that was analyzed based on school time during the pandemic, online teaching platforms used, the way the teachers carry out remote learning of mathematics, and how the teachers and the students interact. The data were collected from three mathematics teachers and eight students in a public senior high school in Bekasi District, Indonesia. …

Keefektifan Model Pembelajaran Core Ditinjau Dari Kemampuan Koneksi Matematis, Representasi Matematis, Dan Kepercayaan Diri Siswa, Eka Puspita Sari, Karyati Karyati

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan mendeskripsikan keefektifan model pembelajaran CORE (Connecting, Organizing, Reflecting, Extending) ditinjau dari kemampuan koneksi matematis, representasi matematis, dan kepercayaan diri siswa SMP kelas VIII. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuasi eksperimen dengan nonequivalen pretest-postest control-group design. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 26 Banjarmasin tahun ajaran 2020/2021. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan secara acak (simple random sampling) sehingga diperoleh kelas VIII B sebagai kelas eksperimen (n = 14) dan kelas VIII D sebagai kelas kontrol (n = 18). Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui tes kemampuan koneksi matematis, kemampuan representasi matematis, dan …

Proses Metakognisi Mahasiswa Calon Guru Matematika Dalam Memecahkan Masalah Piramida Hitung, Erlina Prihatnani, Daniel Supriyadi

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Metakognisi merupakan salah satu faktor penentu keberhasilan seseorang dalam memecahkan masalah. Penelitian kualitatif ini bertujuan untuk men­deskripsikan proses metakognisi mahasiswa calon guru matematika dalam menyelesaikan soal Piramida Hitung (Pitung) yang merupakan permasalahan non rutin terkait operasi bilangan bulat. Subyek penelitian adalah tiga maha­siswa Pendidikan Matematika Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana Salatiga angkatan 2019. Kriteria pemilihan subyek yaitu: mahasiswa yang berhasil memecahkan tiga tantangan dalam Pitung (tepat dua operasi hitung, tepat tiga operasi hitung, dan tepat empat operasi hitung), komunikatif, dan bersedia menjadi subyek. Data dikumpulkan melalui tes tertulis, think aloud, dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa proses metacognitive awareness (menyadari …

Motivation And Satisfaction Towards Two-Year Vocational Diploma, Tanzir Masykar, Febri Nurrahmi

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

Lack of students enrolling in diploma programs compared to what occurred Germany is a sign that Indonesian high school graduates are discouraged from enrolling in the program. Previous studies have mostly focused on the perception and expectation toward vocational high school, leaving motivation and satisfaction under-researched. This study aims to look at the motivation of students enrolling at the two-year diploma and how satisfied they are with the program. Factors contributing to their satisfaction would be presented accordingly. The study used a qualitative research approach with a case study design by examining current students at AKN Aceh Barat. A focus …

Implementation Of Problem-Based Learning To Improve Problem-Solving Skills In Vocational High School, Reny Murni Hidayati, Wagiran Wagiran

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

The learning process in Vocational High Schools must encourage students to have problem-solving skills needed in the industry through the application of appropriate learning models. In reality, the students' problem-solving skills in computer subjects and basic networks are still lacking, and the Problem-Based Learning learning model has never been applied. This research aims to understand the implementation of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) to improve students' problem-solving skills. This research is a class action research model of Kemmis and Taggart, carried out in three cycles; each cycle consisted of two meetings. The data were analyzed descriptively. The results show how PBL on …

Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Stem Dengan Augmented Reality Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Spasial Matematis Siswa, Alif Maulana Arifin, Heni Pujiastuti, Ria Sudiana

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan produk berupa media pembelajaran berbasis STEM dengan augmented reality yang valid, praktis, dan efektif dalam meningkatkan kemampuan spasial matematis siswa. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian pengembangan dengan model ADDIE yang diadaptasi dari Lee & Owens yang meliputi yaitu analyze, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Implementasi media yang dikembangkan dilakukan di SMK Negeri 1 Pandeglang dengan melibatkan 25 orang siswa kelas XII RPL 2 dan 2 orang guru matematika. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah sebuah media pembelajaran yang diberi nama "Artic" yang valid, praktis, dan efektif. Media pembelajaran dinyatakan valid berdasarkan penilaian dari tiga orang …

Multiple Intelligences Instrument Development: Identification System Of Multiple Intelligences Tutor, Mery Berlian, Iqbal Miftakhul Mujtahid, Rian Vebrianto, Musa Thahir

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

Research instruments are an important factor in a study in which the truth of researched results lies that determines the conclusion. Instruments are used to collect data and measure a research variable's object. This study aimed to retest a valid, consistent, and reliable instrument related to multiple intelligences previously developed by McClellan & Conti. In this study, Multiple intelligences adapted from American psychologist, Howard Gardner, consisted of nine constructs, namely: (1) physical/kinesthetic, (2) existential/spiritual, (3) interpersonal, (4) intrapersonal, (5) logical thinking, (6) musical/rhythmic, (7) naturalistic, (8) verbal, and (9) visual. Designed as a survey study, it involved 140 respondents from …

Item Parameters Of Yureka Education Center (Yec) English Proficiency Online Test (Epot) Instrument, Endrati Jati Siwi, Rosyita Anindyarini, Sabiqun Nahar

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

Yureka Education Center (YEC) is one of the institutions which has developed an online-based English proficiency test. The test is called the English Proficiency Online Test (EPOT) which follows the TOEFL ITP (Institutional Testing Program) framework. Thus, this study aimed to analyze the characteristics of EPOT instruments consisting of Listening, Structure, and Reading subtests, which later the quality of each EPOT test item is identified. This study used a descriptive quantitative approach by describing the characteristics of EPOT test items in terms of item difficulty index, item discrimination index, test information's function, and test measurement's errors. The data were collected …

Analysis Of Factors Of Students' Stress Of The English Language Department, Siwi Karmadi Kurniasih, Nur Hidayanto Pancoro Setyo Putro, Sudiyono Sudiyono

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

The study is aimed at further describing psychological factors inducing academic stresses of the students of the English Education Department, Yogyakarta State University (EED-YSU). The study is a continuation of a previous study that identifies sources of academic stress of students of EED-YSU. Data collection is conducted by an on-line survey technique. Confirmatory factor analysis is used for the data analyses. The results show six factors that become sources of students' academic stresses, namely academic demands, parent-child relationship, traumatic experiences during childhood, peer pressures, financial matters, and self-expectancy. It is expected that other studies involving other factors of students' academic …