This study aims to analyze the numeracy achievement reflected in the Education Report (Rapor Pendidikan) of SDN 184 Pekanbaru and compare it with the actual assessment results of students. The numeracy score in the 2025 Education Report shows a figure of 53.33%, which is generally considered to meet the minimum competency. However, assessments conducted on 20 fifthgrade students revealed a…
The education sector in Indonesia continues to experience significant dynamics. One of the key challenges faced by educational institutions, particularly at the junior high school level, is the increasingly intense competition in attracting prospective students. Amid this phenomenon, SMP IT Raudhatur Rahma Pekanbaru has experienced a decline in new student enrollment over the past four yea…
This study was conducted using a quantitative approach with an ex post facto method, aiming to determine the influence of digital literacy and optimism on teachers' profesional competence. The research was carried out at State Elementary Schools in the Selembayung Madani Cluster, Tuah Madani District, Pekanbaru City, involving a sample of 168 teachers, determined using Slovin’s formula with a…
In the Semester Credit System (SKS) scheme, students choose the number of courses and study load they take each semester at an educational institution based on their talents, interests, and learning styles. Therefore, to provide highquality training, program administration must be carried out effectively. The objectives of this study were to: (1) determine the suitability of the SKS program…
Teacher job satisfaction is a fundamental aspect in supporting sustainable education quality. Within Muhammadiyah Schools in Bangkinang, the dynamics between teachers, school leaders, and students pose specific challenges in maintaining a comfortable and supportive work environment. Conflicts arising from differences in interests, teaching styles, or perceptions often lead to a decline in motiv…
Based on the research conducted by Iwan Salih Hamonangan Daulay at the State Islamic Senior High Schools (MAN) in Pekanbaru, it was found that principal supervision and teacher training have a significant impact on teachers' pedagogical competence. Effective supervision by school principals—through structured guidance, coaching, and evaluation—positively contributes to improving teachers ab…
This study aims to analyze the implementation of the principal’s democratic leadership style at SD Negeri 012 Naumbai, identify the causes of low teacher participation in decision making, and analyze the implications of implementing this leadership style on the level of teacher participation. The research used a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through obs…
This study aims to determine the Influence of Principal's Academic Supervision and Work Commitment on Teachers' Teaching Performance at SMK N 1 Barumun, Padang Lawas Regency. This type of research is quantitative with the method used in this study is a survey method with a sampling technique, namely Random sampling, namely random sampling. The data collection technique used in this study i…
This study aims to determine the influence of education, training and work motivation on teacher performance at SMP Babussalam Pekanbaru. The population of this study was 32 teachers of SMP Babussalam Pekanbaru who were taken using the total sampling technique. This type of research is quantitative descriptive. The instrument used is a questionnaire. The data analysis technique used is path an…
Work optimism is one of the important aspects that every employee in the Kampar District Education Office environment needs to possess in order to carry out their duties and responsibilities effectively. An optimistic attitude helps employees maintain confidence in facing work challenges and enhances their belief in achieving the institution’s goals. To create a productive and conducive …
Physics, as an important part of science, aims to develop students' knowledge, understanding, and analytical skills of natural phenomena around them, but abstract concepts such as heat are often difficult to understand so that many students only memorize formulas without understanding the physical meaning. Based on an interview with one of the teachers at SMAN 7 Pekanbaru, it is known that stud…
Based on observations and relevant studies, it is clear that students' motivation to learn science, especially physics, is low. Physics is often considered a difficult, uninteresting, and unenjoyable subject by students. One cause is the learning model used, such as the monotonous conventional learning model. This model makes students bored and uninterested in learning in class. This contribute…
The advancement of the times has driven significant changes in the field of education, particularly through technological development. Technology has had a substantial impact on the learning process, serving as a learning resource, a teaching aid, and an innovative tool that increases students' interest in the subject matter. The use of technology by educators is essential, especially in creati…
Science education, particularly physics, plays an important role in shaping students' logical and scientific thinking patterns, especially in the 21st century, which demands technological mastery in the learning process. Technology in education functions to create an effective, interactive, and engaging learning environment, thereby enhancing students' motivation and understanding of the materi…
A developed nation is one with high-quality education, as education plays a key role in developing quality human resources. Therefore, education is fundamental and a crucial factor that every individual in a country should have. However, the current national education system faces challenges in the form of low student learning outcomes in developing 21st-century skills. Optimal student learning…
One of the general policies for educational development in Indonesia is improving the quality of education. Education is urgently needed to prepare students to face the challenges and global competition of the 21st century. 21st-century skills, including critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity, are essential for students. However, the current national education system fa…
Di abad ke-21 yang penuh tantangan, pendidikan berfungsi sebagai proses penting yang membekali setiap individu untuk mencapai kemandirian dan kematangan mental. Keterampilan abad ke -21 mengharuskan siswa untuk memiliki kemampuan 4C, yaitu pemikiran kritis, kolaborasi, komunikasi, dan kreativitas. Namun sistem pendidikan nasional menghadapi tantangan yang sulit untuk mencapai kompetensi abad ke…
Di era globalisasi dan kemajuan teknologi yang pesat, dunia pendidikan terus mengalami perubahan. Salah satu tantangan saat ini adalah bagaimana menciptakan pembelajaran yang menarik dan mampu meningkatkan minat belajar siswa. Mata pelajaran fisika, sering dianggap sulit dan membosankan oleh siswa. Untuk itu, dibutuhkan metode pembelajaran yang inovatif agar siswa lebih tertarik dan mudah memah…
Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (IPA) adalah pengetahuan yang diperoleh melalui pengumpulan data dengan eksperimen, pengamatan, dan deduksi untuk menghasilkan suatu penjelasan tentang sebuah gejala yang dapat dipercaya. Berdasarkan hasil diskusi dengan salah satu guru IPA, proses pembelajaran IPA masih menerapkan pembelajaran yang berpusat pada guru menggunakan metode ceramah, dimana kegiatan pembel…
Pada pembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (IPA), minat belajar siswa menjadi faktor penting yang memengaruhi keberhasilan akademik. Namun, di beberapa sekolah minat belajar siswa terhadap IPA masih rendah, terutama pada materi Bumi dan Tata Surya. Hal ini disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor seperti pembelajaran yang kurang melibatkan siswa aktif, metode pembelajaran yang konvensional, seperti ceramah…