Jurnal Aplikasi IPTEK Indonesia
Vol 4, No 3 (2020)

Senior High School Students Understanding of Examination Skills and Its Implications for School Guidance and Counseling Services

Rizki Ananda Syafitri (Universitas Negeri Padang)
Herman Nirwana (Universitas Negeri Padang)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Oct 2020

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to analyze the skills of students in taking the test and the differences in the skills in taking the exam between male and female students. This study used a comparative descriptive approach with a population of 970 students of SMA Negeri 13 Padang who were registered in January-June 2020 and a sample of 108 students who were selected using stratified random sampling technique. The instrument used was "Test-taking Skills Scale" with a validity r=304 and a reliability of 0.914. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques and inferential statistics (t-test). The findings at SMA Negeri 13 Padang showed the students' skills in taking the test were classified as low, and there was no difference in the skills to take the exam between male and female students. The implications for guidance and counseling services will be discussed.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

aiptekin

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Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences Other

Description

The aim of Jurnal Aplikasi IPTEK Indonesia is to disseminate the conceptual thoughts, ideas and research results that have been achieved in the area of community services. This journal scope contains scientific articles from various disciplines that are adopted in various community service ...