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Sintaks: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia
Published by Medan Resource Center
ISSN : -     EISSN : 28091663     DOI : 10.57251
Sintaks: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia is a peer-reviewed journal by Medan Resource Center. This journal accepts articles related to the Indonesian language; literature; language education; Classroom Action Research; literature review; learning material and media development; and learning assessment. The journal provides a means for teachers, any instructors of all levels of education, as well as students or practitioners who are interested in the area. The journal is published biannually in January and July and accepts articles in Bahasa Indonesia or English.
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Analisis Strategi Mengatasi Kesulitan Menghitung Kombinasi dengan Membagi pada Siswa Kelas 3 Sekolah Dasar Muhammadiyah 16 Medan Rekhi Windana; Ahmad Calam; Dewi Purnamasari
Sintaks: Jurnal Bahasa & Sastra Indonesia Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/sin.v6i1.2083

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Mathematics learning in elementary school plays an essential role in developing students’ logical reasoning, systematic thinking, and problem-solving skills. Nevertheless, many lower-grade students continue to experience difficulties in understanding fundamental mathematical concepts, particularly division and simple combinations. This study investigates how teachers address students’ difficulties in calculating combinations through division among second-grade students at SD Muhammadiyah 16 Medan City. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, the research involved second-grade mathematics teachers and students as participants. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation and were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana with the support of NVIVO 15 software. The findings revealed that 11 students experienced significant difficulties related to understanding division as an equal-sharing process, connecting division concepts to simple combination problems, avoiding procedural errors, and translating word problems into mathematical operations. Repeated explanations emerged as the most dominant instructional strategy, complemented by gradual exercises, individual assistance, and contextual learning activities. Students demonstrated stronger conceptual understanding when instruction incorporated concrete examples and real-life situations. These findings highlight the practical importance of combining repetitive guidance with contextual and concrete learning experiences to improve mathematical comprehension and problem-solving abilities among elementary school students.
Efektivitas Penggunaan Media Pembelajaran Visual untuk Mengatasi Kesulitan Membaca Siswa Kelas IV Sekolah Dasar Negeri 06966 Kota Medan Dedek Ahmad; Ahmad Calam; Syahrina Anisa Pulungan
Sintaks: Jurnal Bahasa & Sastra Indonesia Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/sin.v6i1.2084

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Reading ability is a fundamental literacy skill that plays a crucial role in elementary students’ academic development. Nevertheless, many students continue to experience difficulties in reading fluency, reading speed, and reading comprehension, which may hinder their overall learning achievement. This study investigates the effectiveness of visual learning media in overcoming reading difficulties among 14 fourth-grade students at SD Negeri 060966 Medan City. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, involving 14 students, one classroom teacher, and one school principal as research participants. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation and were analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldana interactive model with the support of NVIVO 15 software. The findings indicate that visual learning media significantly enhanced students’ reading comprehension, motivation, concentration, and classroom engagement. Of the 14 students observed, 11 demonstrated noticeable improvement in understanding textual content after learning activities incorporated pictures and illustrations. Visual representations enabled students to interpret reading materials more concretely and meaningfully. However, limited digital facilities and insufficient technological competencies among teachers remained challenges to the optimal implementation of visual learning media. These findings highlight the practical value of integrating visual resources into elementary literacy instruction to support students experiencing reading difficulties.
Pengembangan Media Flashcard Berbantuan Pixellab pada Materi Cerpen di Kelas XI Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri 2 Lubuk Pakam Nur Anisa; Nila Safina; Rika Kartika; Ali Ali; Rita Rita
Sintaks: Jurnal Bahasa & Sastra Indonesia Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/sin.v6i1.2094

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The limited availability of innovative and technology-based learning media for short story instruction motivated the development of a Pixellab-assisted flashcard learning medium designed to support visually engaging and accessible learning experiences. This study aimed to develop, assess the feasibility of, and examine teacher and student responses toward the use of Pixellab-assisted flashcard learning media for short story learning materials among eleventh-grade students at State Senior High School 2 Lubuk Pakam. The population consisted of 394 students, with 36 students from Class XI-F selected as the sample. This study employed the Research and Development (R&D) method using Thiagarajan’s 4D model, which includes the stages of define, design, development, and dissemination. The results indicated that the developed product was feasible based on expert evaluations. Material Expert I assigned a score of 94% (Highly Feasible), while Material Expert II assigned 84% (Feasible). Design Expert I assigned 94% (Highly Feasible), and Design Expert II assigned 80% (Feasible). The teacher’s response indicated a score of 96% (Highly Feasible), while student responses reached 87.8% (Highly Effective). Data were also collected through teacher and student interviews. These findings suggest that the developed media is both feasible and effective, contributes pedagogically by enhancing student engagement in short story learning, and may serve as an alternative instructional resource in Indonesian language education.
Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Teks Ceramah Berbasis E-Book dengan Pendekatan Kearifan Lokal dalam Meningkatkan HOTS Siswa Kelas XI Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri 2 Lubuk Pakam Nurul Febyanti; Liesna Andriany; Nila Safina; Ali Ali; Rita Rita
Sintaks: Jurnal Bahasa & Sastra Indonesia Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/sin.v6i1.2095

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The need for innovative teaching materials that integrate local wisdom and support meaningful learning in sermon text instruction encouraged the development of an e-book designed for Grade XI students. This study aimed to develop and assess the feasibility of local wisdom-based e-book teaching materials on sermon texts, as well as to evaluate teacher and student responses toward their use at State Senior High School 2 Lubuk Pakam. The population consisted of 394 students, with 69 students from classes XI I and XI J selected as the sample. This study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using Thiagarajan’s 4D model, which includes the stages of define, design, develop, and disseminate. The results indicated that the developed teaching materials were feasible for instructional use. Content Expert I assigned a score of 85.3% (Feasible), while Content Expert II assigned 81.3% (Feasible). Design Expert I assigned 90.6% (Highly Feasible), and Design Expert II assigned 80% (Feasible). The Indonesian language teacher’s response reached 96% (Highly Feasible), while student responses reached 89% (Highly Feasible). Interview data further supported the positive reception of the product. The developed e-book provides contextual learning resources that integrate local wisdom into sermon text instruction and support learning activities oriented toward higher-order thinking. Therefore, the product is feasible as a supplementary learning resource for sermon text learning in senior high schools.
Pengembangan Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Menentukan Siswa Terbaik dalam Pembelajaran Musikalisasi Puisi pada Kelas XI Sheila Try Thania; Ali Ali; Rita Rita; Nila Safina; Rika Kartika
Sintaks: Jurnal Bahasa & Sastra Indonesia Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/sin.v6i1.2096

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The need for a more objective and systematic assessment process in poetry musicalization learning encouraged the development of a decision support system to assist teachers in determining the best-performing students. This study aimed to develop an assessment system and evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a Decision Support System (DSS) for selecting outstanding students in poetry musicalization learning for Grade XI students. The research population consisted of 23 teachers at MAS Islamic Centre, while the sample included four Indonesian language teachers. This study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE development model. The developed system incorporates four assessment criteria: pitch, rhythm, pronunciation, and harmony, which are used to support the decision-making process. The evaluation covered usability, reliability, and integrity aspects, resulting in an average score of 89%, categorized as “Highly Effective,” indicating that the system is operable and suitable for users. Material Expert I assessed the system at 90% (Highly Feasible), while Material Expert II assigned a score of 78% (Feasible). Media Expert I provided a score of 86% (Highly Feasible), and Media Expert II assigned 90% (Highly Feasible). These findings indicate that the developed system is feasible and effective as a technology-based assessment tool to support decision-making in poetry musicalization learning.
Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Teks Legenda yang Bermuatan Nilai Budaya Lokal Berbasis Pop-Up Book pada Siswa Kelas VII Madrasah Tsanawiyah Budi Agung Medan Dhea Nabila Khairunisa; Rita Rita; Rika Kartika
Sintaks: Jurnal Bahasa & Sastra Indonesia Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/sin.v6i1.2106

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This study aimed to develop, validate, and determine the effectiveness of Pop-Up Book-based legend text teaching materials integrating local cultural values for seventh-grade students at MTs Budi Agung Medan. The study employed the 4-D development model proposed by Thiagarajan, consisting of four stages: Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. The research involved all 34 seventh-grade students of MTs Budi Agung Medan as the sample. The developed teaching materials integrated local cultural values through regional folklore, moral messages, and local wisdom contained in legend texts. The results indicated that the product was feasible based on expert validation. Media Expert I and II rated the product 85% and 80%, respectively, while Material Expert I and II gave scores of 80% and 82%, respectively. The teacher evaluation resulted in a score of 87%, categorized as Very Feasible, and field testing with students obtained a score of 85%, also categorized as Very Feasible. Product effectiveness was measured through evaluation tests after implementation, and the results showed that the teaching materials met the Very Effective criterion. Therefore, the developed Pop-Up Book-based teaching materials are both feasible and effective for supporting legend text learning.
The Myth of the Modern Woman: A Semiotic Analysis of Linguistic Anchorage in Post-Feminist Cosmetic Advertisements Yoga Mestika Putra; Ulil Amri; Siti Fitriah; Aprilia Kartika Putri; Anggi Triandana
Sintaks: Jurnal Bahasa & Sastra Indonesia Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/sin.v6i1.2107

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This study investigates how linguistic anchorage constructs post-feminist identities in cosmetic advertising by examining advertisements from three prominent cosmetic brands selected for their extensive market influence, strong digital visibility, and consistent representation of contemporary feminine ideals. Employing a qualitative semiotic approach grounded in Barthes’ theory of anchorage and post-feminist perspectives, the study analyzes verbal and visual elements embedded in selected advertisements from these brands. Data were collected through documentation techniques and examined using descriptive-interpretative analysis to identify the interaction between linguistic messages and visual signs in shaping meanings of femininity, empowerment, and self-representation. The findings reveal that linguistic anchorage strategically directs audience interpretation toward particular post-feminist discourses that emphasize individual agency, self-confidence, autonomy, and beauty as forms of empowerment while simultaneously reinforcing consumerist ideals. The study further demonstrates that advertising narratives negotiate traditional and contemporary gender expectations through carefully constructed verbal cues. These findings contribute to semiotic and post-feminist advertising scholarship by extending the application of linguistic anchorage to the analysis of contemporary beauty advertisements and by providing a deeper understanding of how commercial discourses participate in the construction of post-feminist subjectivities.
Integrasi Kearifan Lokal Berbasis Media Digital dalam Pembelajaran Menulis Teks Eksposisi: Studi Fenomenologi pada Siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas Ridwan Syahputra; Rachel Yoan Katherin Putri Br. Siahaan; Mimi Rosadi; Maslan Sihombing; Aprili Yanti; Arini Vika Sari
Sintaks: Jurnal Bahasa & Sastra Indonesia Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/sin.v6i2.2072

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Writing exposition texts remains a significant challenge for senior high school students, particularly in generating ideas, developing coherent arguments, and organizing texts systematically. This study investigates how the integration of local wisdom through digital media contributes to students’ learning experiences and writing development by addressing the following questions: how do students perceive the learning process, and how does this instructional approach support their exposition text writing? Employing a descriptive qualitative design, the study involved 25 senior high school students. Primary data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation, while secondary data were obtained from relevant scholarly literature. The data were analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, with source triangulation employed to enhance the credibility of the findings. The results demonstrate that integrating local wisdom with digital media facilitates idea generation, strengthens student engagement, and promotes a more contextual and meaningful learning experience. Nevertheless, many students continue to encounter difficulties in organizing arguments and maintaining coherent exposition text structures. The study concludes that this instructional approach provides a valuable pedagogical framework for enhancing exposition writing, although additional instructional support is required to improve students’ organizational and argumentative writing skills.
Etnolingual Mappalili: Analisis Lanskap Linguistik dalam Pelestarian Tradisi Agraris Bugis Karmila Karmila; Andi Muhammad Irfan Taufan Asfar; Andi Muhammad Iqbal Akbar Asfar
Sintaks: Jurnal Bahasa & Sastra Indonesia Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/sin.v6i2.2100

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The Mappalili tradition represents an important component of Bugis agrarian culture that preserves linguistic expressions alongside the community’s cultural identity. This study aims to analyze the linguistic elements embedded in the Mappalili tradition, examine the linguistic structures of its prayers and ritual chants, and explore their symbolic meanings and cultural values. The research employed a mixed-method approach by integrating quantitative and qualitative techniques. Data were collected through questionnaires administered to 133 respondents, in-depth interviews with community leaders and farmers, and participant observation. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS, while qualitative data were examined with ATLAS.ti to identify linguistic patterns and cultural themes. The findings demonstrate that Mappalili embodies diverse linguistic components, including phonological, morphological, syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic features, which are closely intertwined with the agrarian, religious, and social values of the Bugis community. The study argues that Mappalili serves not only as a cultural ritual but also as a significant medium for preserving and revitalizing the classical Bugis language through educational initiatives and culturally oriented language preservation policies.
Makna Leksikal dan Gramatikal dalam Bahasa Iklan Dompet Digital di Youtube: Kajian Semantik Indah Sulmayanti; Ni Komang Ambarawati; Niah Rahmadani; Olivina Putri Noveni; Ratna Susanti
Sintaks: Jurnal Bahasa & Sastra Indonesia Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/sin.v6i2.2103

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The rapid growth of digital advertising has transformed the use of language into a strategic tool for conveying information and persuading consumers, particularly in digital wallet advertisements disseminated through YouTube. This study aims to describe the lexical and grammatical meanings embedded in the language of digital wallet advertisements on YouTube. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed using data comprising words, phrases, and sentences extracted from the official advertisements of DANA, GoPay, OVO, and ShopeePay uploaded between February and September 2025. Data were collected through digital observation and note-taking and analyzed using the interactive model of Miles and Huberman. The findings identified six instances of lexical meaning and eight instances of grammatical meaning. Lexical meanings retained their dictionary definitions independent of grammatical context, whereas grammatical meanings emerged through morphological processes, including prefixation, suffixation, circumfixation, and compounding. These linguistic patterns demonstrate that lexical meaning primarily facilitates clear and explicit product communication, while grammatical meaning reinforces persuasive intent, strengthens consumer trust, and enhances the communicative effectiveness of digital advertising discourse. This study extends semantic research by providing a comprehensive analysis of lexical and grammatical meanings across the complete discourse of digital wallet advertisements on YouTube.