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Unnes Science Education Journal
ISSN : 22526617     EISSN : 25026232     DOI : https://doi.org/10.15294/usej
Core Subject : Education,
This journal publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring internationally in science curriculum, instruction, learning, policy, and preparation of science teachers with the aim to advance our knowledge of science education theory and practice
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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GUIDED INQUIRY LEARNING OF INTEGRATED SCIENCE TO IMPROVE STUDENT’S COMPETENCE Usmeldi, Usmeldi; Amini, Risda; Suyatna, Agus
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 8 No 1 (2019): February 2019
Publisher : Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v8i1.11297

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Natural Science is one of the subjects in Junior High School (SMP). Preliminary survey shows that many (65%) of students who have not finished learning science. The subject matter of science is not yet integrated. Teacher centered learning. Therefore, it is carried out an integrated science learning based on guided inquiry. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of integrated IPA learning based on guided inquiry to improve the competence of learners. This research uses quasi experiment method with pretest-posttest group control design. The subjects of the study were students of eight grades at SMP Negeri 24 Padang. Data were collected using observation sheets, learning outcome test, skill assessment sheets, and attitude questionnaires. The result of the research indicates that the learning of integrated science based on guided inquiry is effectively to improve the student’s competence, based on: (1) Mastery learning of has been achieved by most (87.5%) students on knowledge competence, 96.9% on skills and 100% on attitude competence. (2) The improvement of student’s competency on experiment class including high category on knowledge domain, (3) Average competence of experiment class is higher than control class. (4) The effect of the implementation of integrated science based on guided inquiry to the student’s competence including large categories. (5) Student response to the implementation of learning is very good category.
PENGARUH PENDEKATAN JELAJAH ALAM SEKITAR BERBANTUAN LKS PBL TERHADAP KPS SISWA Handayani, Rohima; Nurhayati, Sri; Taufiq, Muhamad
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 5 No 2 (2016): July 2016
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v5i2.11541

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan pengaruh pendekatan JAS berbantuan LKS PBL dalam pembelajaran materi ekosistem terhadap penguasaan KPS siswa SMP Negeri 3 Ungaran. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen dengan desain Pra Eksperimen. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan purposive sampling, kelas VII H sebagai kelas eksperimen sedangkan kelas VII J sebagai kelas kontrol. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan metode dokumentasi, lembar observasi, tes dan metode angket. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan hasil uji koefisien korelasi nilai observasi sebesar 0,83 dan nilai koefisien determinasi 68,8% sedangkan dari nilai posttest sebesar 0,71 dan diperoleh nilai koefisien determinasi sebesar 50,3%. Hal ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa pendekatan JAS berbantuan LKS PBL berpengaruh kuat terhadap KPS siswa.This research was to explain the influence of the Jelajah Alam Sekitar approach assisted by Problem Based Learning Student Worksheet in teaching the ecosystem for the student’s science process skills at Junior High School 3 Ungaran. This research was an Experimental Research with Pre design Experiments. Sampling was done by purposive sampling, class VII H as an experimental class while the class VII J as the control class. Data collected by using the method of documentation, observation sheets, test and questionnaire. The results showed observation correlation coefficient was 0,83 and magnified determination coefficient was 68,8% meanwhile correlation coefficient posttest value was 0,71 and magnified determination coefficient was 50,3 %. It can be concluded that Jelajah Alam Sekitar approach assisted Problem Based Learning Student Worksheet has strong influence toward the student science process skill.
Pengaruh Media Kokami terhadap Keterampilan Berpikir Kreatif dan Aktivitas Belajar Tema Bahan Kimia Istiqomah, Febriana; Widiyatmoko, Arif; Wusqo, Indah Urwatin
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 5 No 2 (2016): July 2016
Publisher : Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v5i2.11913

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Abstrak___________________________________________________________________Komunikasi yang kurang lancar membawa akibat terhadap pesan yang disampaikan oleh guru, maka dari itu dukungan media sangat dibutuhkan dalam pembelajaran. Salah satu media pembelajaran IPA yang dapat diaplikasikan di kelas yaitu media Kokami. Pembelajaran menggunakan media Kokami melalui permainan dan diskusi antar kelompok mengakibatkan kemampuan kognisi siswa akan lebih dominan, selain itu akan menghidupkan aktivitas belajar di kelas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh media Kokami terhadap keterampilan berpikir kreatif dan aktivitas belajar siswa pada tema bahan kimia dalam kehidupan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen dengan jenis quasi experimental design. Penelitian dilaksanakan di SMP Negeri 32 Semarang dengan subjek penelitian siswa kelas VIII. Hasil uji perbedaan rata-rata keterampilan berpikir kreatif diperoleh thitung= 3,853 sedangkan ttabel= 1,671 sehingga rata-rata nilai keterampilan berpikir kreatif kelas eksperimen lebih besar dari kelas kontrol. Perbedaan rata-rata aktivitas belajar didapatkan hasil thitung= 3,937 sedangkan ttabel= 1,671 sehingga rata-rata nilai aktivitas belajar kelas eksperimen lebih besar dari kelas kontrol. Media Kokami berpengaruh kuat terhadap keterampilan berpikir kreatif dengan rb=0,632 dan media Kokami berpengaruh sedang terhadap aktivitas belajar dengan rb=0,522. Abstract_______________________________________________________________The use of instructional media in a learning activity is necessary because one of its purposes is to help some unclear communication between teacher and students. Hence Kokami is one of media that can be used through games and discussions to improve students’ cognitive abilities and learning activities in the classroom. This research aims to determine the effect of Kokami media towards students’ creative thinking skill and learning activities on the theme material of chemicals in life. This was an experimental research with quasi-experimental design. It was conducted at SMP Negeri 32 Semarang with eighth grade students as research subjects. The result of the difference in means of creative thinking skills obtained tcount = 3.853, while ttable = 1.671 so it means that the means of creative thinking skills of experiment group is higher than the control group. The means difference of learning activity obtained tcount = 3.937, while ttable = 1.671 so it means that the means of learning activity experiment group is higher than the control group.  Therefore it can be concluded that Kokami media strongly influence students’ creative thinking skills with rb = 0.632 and moderately influence students’ learning activities with rb = 0.522. 
KEEFEKTIFAN PENGGUNAAN MODUL CAHAYA BERBASIS SALINGTEMAS TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN PROSES SAINS SISWA Pratidina, Febri Rosela; Pamelasari, Stephani Diah; Khusniati, Miranita
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 5 No 2 (2016): July 2016
Publisher : Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v5i2.11914

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Abstrak ___________________________________________________________________Proses pembelajaran IPA tidak hanya belajar bagaimana mengingat materi, tetapi juga menguasai keterampilan proses sains dan mengaplikasikannya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Penelitian ini menggunakan modul cahaya berbasis salingtemas yang dalam pembelajarannya memadukan tema cahaya dengan sains, lingkungan, teknologi dan masyarakat (salingtemas) untuk meningkatkan Keterampilan Proses Sains siswa. Dengan menerapkan pendekatan Salingtemas dalam pembelajaran, siswa dapat memahami penerapan sifat-sifat cahaya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keefektifan penggunaan modul cahaya berbasis salingtemas terhadap keterampilan proses sains siswa. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen dengan jenis penelitian quasi experimental design. Penelitian dilaksanakan di SMP Negeri 7 Magelang dengan subjek penelitian siswa kelas VIII. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan modul cahaya berbasis Salingtemas efektif terhadap keterampilan proses sains siswa dengan hasil thitung 7,813 lebih besar dari ttabel 1,67. Dengan jumlah siswa yang tuntas atau melampaui KKM pada kelas eksperimen sebanyak 28 siswa dan pada kelas kontrol sebanyak 5 siswa.  Abstract ___________________________________________________________________ Science learning process does not only consist l how to remember the material, but also master the science process skills and apply them in daily life. This research used a module with topic of Light based science, environment, technology and society (SETS) to integrate the theme of Light with SETS approach to improve Science Process Skills (SPS) of students. By applying SETS approach in learning process, students can understand the application of the characteristics of light in everyday life. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of module to students’ science process skills. It was an experimental study with quasi-experimental research design. This research was conducted at SMP 7 Magelang with eighth grade students as research subject. The result showed that the use of modules is effective to improve students’ science process skills where tcount 7.813 is greater than ttable 1.67. Students who pass KKM score in experiment group were 28 students and in control group were 5 students.
KEEFEKTIFAN PERMAINAN MONOPOLI BERBASIS SCIENCE EDUTAINMENT TEMA TATA SURYA TERHADAP MINAT BELAJAR DAN KARAKTER ILMIAH SISWA KELAS VIII Chusniyah, Irfatul; Dewi, Novi Ratna; Pamelasari, Stephani Diah
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 5 No 2 (2016): July 2016
Publisher : Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v5i2.12143

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AbstrakPembelajaran IPA berdasarkan kurikulum 2013 menerapkan konsep yang terpadu. Hal ini bertujuan agar siswa mampu memecahkan masalah secara berkarakter dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan. Selain itu pembelajaran IPA yang terpadu yang bersifat menyenangkan dan menghibur (science edutainmen) juga memberikan peluang pada siswa untuk meningkatkan minat belajar dan karakter ilmiah siswa. Pendekatan science edutainment dalam penelitian ini menggunakan bantuan media permainan monopoli. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen dengan desain Two- Group Posttest Only Design yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui keefektifan permainan monopoli berbasis science edutainment terhadap minat belajar dan karakter ilmiah siswa kelas VIII.  Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan random sampling dan diperoleh kelas VIII A sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas VIII B sebagai kelas kontrol. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa  permainan monopoli berbasis science edutainment efektif terhadap minat belajar siswa kelas VIII dengan kriteria minat belajar sangat tinggi. Permainan monopoli berbasis science edutainment juga  efektif terhadap karakter ilmiah siswa kelas VIII dengan kriteria karakter ilmiah membudaya. Penelitian ini didukung oleh data hasil belajar kognitif siswa (posttest). Hasil analisis data nilai posttest menunjukkan adanya hubungan positif antara hasil belajar kognitif dengan minat belajar dan karakter ilmiah siswa kelas VIII. AbstractBased on Curriculum 2013, science learning process should apply an integrated concept. It is intended to make students being able to solve their problem and develop their character in various life aspects. An integrated science learning process that is both fun and entertaining or science edutainment also provides opportunities for students to enhance their interest in learning and scientific character. Science edutainment approach is presented in monopoly game. This study was an experimental study with two-group posttest only design that aims to determine the effectiveness of monopoly game based on science edutainment toward 8th grade students’ learning interest and scientific character. The sampling technique was random sampling that derived VIII A as the experimental group and VIII B as the control group. The results shows that the monopoly game based on science edutainment is effective on learning interest of 8th grade students with very high criteria. Monopoly game based on science edutainment is also effective toward the scientific character of 8th grade students with entrenched/established criteria. This research is supported by the cognitive learning outcomes as posttest. The results of posttest analysis values indicate a positive relationship between the cognitive learning with students’ learning interest and scientific character.
EFEKTIVITAS PENDEKATAN SAINTIFIK DENGAN MODEL PROJECT BASED LEARNING TEMA EKOSISTEM UNTUK MENUMBUHKAN KEMANDIRIAN BELAJAR SISWA SMP Nahdliyati, Rifqa; Parmin, Parmin; Taufiq, Muhamad
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 5 No 2 (2016): July 2016
Publisher : Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v5i2.12146

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Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas pendekatan saintifik model Project Based Learning tema ekosistem untuk menumbuhkan kemandirian belajar siswa SMP. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen dengan desain Nonequivalent Control Group Design. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan purposive sampling, dengan masing-masing kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan metode dokumentasi, lembar observasi, tes dan angket. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Pendekatan saintifik dengan model PjBL efektif untuk menumbuhkan kemandirian belajar sisa kelas VII di SMP Negeri 1 Ungaran yang dilihat dari rata-rata persentase kemandirian belajar siswa kelas eksperimen tiap aspek yang masuk dalam kategori sangat baik dan dari peningkatan kemandirian belajar siswa pada kelas eksperimen masuk kategori tinggi. Kemandirian belajar siswa pada kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol menunjukkan perbedaan yang signifikan. AbstractThis research was to determine the effectiveness of the Scientific approach with model Project Based Learning theme ecosystem to grow independent learning junior high school students. This study was an experimental study with design Nonequivalent Control Group Design. Sampling was done by purposive sampling, experimental class control class. Data was collected using the method of documentation, observation sheets, test and questionnaire. The results showed that the students' independence learning in the category very good for all indicators, independent learning in experiment class and control class show significant different. The conclution at these research that the scientific approach with models PjBL effective to grow student learning independence.
POTENSI KITCHEN MICROBIOLOGY UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN TEKNIK HANDS-ON DALAM PEMBELAJARAN MIKROBIOLOGI Fibriana, Fidia; Amalia, Andin Vita
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 5 No 2 (2016): July 2016
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v5i2.12591

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Abstrak___________________________________________________________________Peserta didik di sekolah menengah maupun perguruan tinggi perlu dibekali dengan kemampuan softskill dan hardskill sebagai bekal menghadapi tantangan yang semakin berat seiring dengan arus globalisasi yang cepat. Keterampilan hands-on konten mikrobiologi merupakan suatu keterampilan yang harus dikuasai oleh peserta didik khususnya dari bidang ilmu pengetahuan alam, biologi, kimia, farmasi, kedokteran, lingkungan, pangan, ilmu gizi, kesehatan masyarakat, pertanian, serta arkeologi. Akan tetapi, pembelajaran konten mikrobiologi di banyak sekolah menengah dan perguruan tinggi masih memiliki keterbatasan fasilitas dan biosafety yang menghalangi peserta didik untuk belajar dengan maksimal. Untuk itu diperlukan suatu teknik alternatif yang dapat diaplikasikan di sekolah menengah dan perguruan tinggi yang minim fasilitas dan memiliki keterbatasan biosafety. Dalam artikel ini akan dibahas mengenai teknik kitchen microbiology serta potensi aplikasinya dalam pembelajaran konten mikrobiologi khususnya dalam praktik hands-on. Selain itu, teknik ini memiliki potensi efektivitas yang baik untuk menumbuhkan kemampuan berpikir kritis dengan pendekatan pembelajaran berbasis inkuiri, kontekstual, maupun evidence-based approach. Abstract_______________________________________________________________The students of secondary school and higher education must be equipped with softskill and hardskill to face the global challenge in present and in the future. The hands-on skill of microbiology is a must have skill for students who are majoring in natural sciences, biology, chemistry, pharmacy, medical, environment, food, nutrition, public health, farming, and archeology. However, the microbiology learning in the secondary school and in the higher education level is still facing with the limitation of facilities and low level of biosafety. It prevents the students to fully comprehend the microbiology content. In this article, it will be explained about the effectiveness potency of kitchen microbiology technique to build the students’ critical thinking ability and their hands-on skill on microbiology by the approach of inquiry-based and evidence-based.
KEEFEKTIFAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN SEARCH, SOLVE, CREATE, AND SHARE (SSCS) TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA Hatari, Niki; Widiyatmoko, Arif; Parmin, Parmin
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 5 No 2 (2016): July 2016
Publisher : Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v5i2.13144

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Abstrak Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui keefektifan model pembelajaran Search, Solve, Create, and Share (SSCS) menggunakan pendekatan problem solving terhadap keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa. Keterampilan berpikir kritis dapat dikembangkan melalui pembelajaran dengan menggunakan pendekatan pemecahan masalah. Desain yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah quasi experiment dengan nonequivalent control group design. Hasil tes keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa setelah pembelajaran pada kelas eksperimen meningkat sebesar 0,59, sedangkan pada kelas kontrol meningkat sebesar 0,34. Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa kelas eksperimen lebih baik dibandingkan kelas kontrol. Keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa menunjukkan adanya perbedaan yang signifikan antara kelas eksperimen dan kontrol dengan perhitungan nilai Z=5,01. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa model pembelajaran Search, Solve, Create, and Share efektif terhadap keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa. Abstract The aims of this research is to know the effectiveness of the learning model Search, Solve, Create, and Share (SSCS) using problem solving approach toward critical thinking skills. Critical thinking skills can be developed through learning by using problem solving approach. The design used in this study was quasi experiment with nonequivalent control group design. The results of tests of critical thinking skills of students in experiment group after learning increased 0.59, while in the control group after learning increased 0.34. The results showed that the experiment group is better than control group. Critical thinking skills students showed a significant difference between experiment and control group with the calculation of the value of z = 5.01. Based on this research, it can be concluded that the model of learning Search, Solve, Create, and Share is effective towards critical thinking skills.
PENGARUH PETUNJUK PRAKTIKUM GUIDED DISCOVERY TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN MELAKUKAN PERCOBAAN DAN MENGKOMUNIKASIKAN HASIL PADA TEMA TEKANAN Ismirianti, Ulfiana Dyah; Dewi, Novi Ratna; Parmin, Parmin
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 5 No 2 (2016): July 2016
Publisher : Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v5i2.13145

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Abstrak Hasil observasi yang dilakukan di SMP N 4 Kudus ditemukan beberapa kendala yaitu pembelajaran IPA masih konvensional, sehingga peserta didik pasif, padahal sekolah memiliki fasilitas berupa laboratorium IPA yang cukup lengkap. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui adanya pengaruh petunjuk praktikum guided discovery tema tekanan terhadap keterampilan melakukan percobaan dan keterampilan mengkomunikasikan hasil. Desain penelitian ini yaitu Two-group posttest only dengan teknik simple random sampling yang diuji homogenitas terlebih dahulu. Digunakan dua kelas, yaitu kelas eksperimen yang menggunakan petunjuk praktikum guided discovery dan kelas kontrol menggunakan petunjuk praktikum biasa. Pengaruh petunjuk praktikum guided discovery terhadap keterampilan melakukan percobaan melalui test sebesar 5,004% sedangkan untuk lembar observasi percobaan pertama sampai keenam sebesar 9,340%; 12,85%; 25,33%; 21,52%; 16,90%; dan 51,33%. Pengaruh petunjuk praktikum guided discovery terhadap keterampilan mengkomunikasikan hasil melalui test sebesar 18,05% sedangkan untuk lembar observasi percobaan pertama sampai keenam sebesar 6,250%; 17,16%; 24,08%; 23,99 %; 11,03%; dan 32,15 % Abstract The results of observations conducted at SMP N 4 Kudus discovered several problems that learning science is still conventional, so passive learners, even though the school has facilities such as science laboratories are fairly complete. This study aimed to investigate the effect of guided discovery experiment instruction on pressure theme of skills to experiment and skill to communicate the results. This study design is Two-group posttest only by simple random sampling technique which tested the homogeneity of the first. Used two classes, experiment class using the guided discovery experiment instructions and control class using ordinary experiment instruction. Effect of guided discovery experiment instructions to conduct experiments with test skills at 5.004% while for the experimental observation sheet first to sixth at 9.340%; 12.85%; 25.33%; 21.52%; 16.90%; and 51.33%. Effect of guided discovery experiment instruction to the skill of communicating results through test 18.05% whereas for experimental observation sheet first to sixth at 6.250%; 17.16%; 24.08%; 23.99%; 11.03%; and 32.15%.
THE INFLUENCE OF STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON SOCIAL INFORMATION SERVICES AND INDEPENDENCE TO SELF ADJUSTMENT Kholiq, Abdul; Sugiyo, Sugiyo; Saraswati, Sinta
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 5 No 2 (2016): July 2016
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v5i2.13146

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Abstract The phenomenon that occurs is the seventh grade students of SMP N 22 Semarang has an average adaptability 70%, while the services of social information has been provided by the teacher of guidance and counseling regularly. In addition there is a significant difference in the level of student independence. The purpose of this study is to determine and analyze the influence of students' perception on social information services and independence to self adjustment seventh grade students of SMP N 22 Semarang. This research is an ex post facto with quantitative approach. The study population numbered 240 students sample taken by purposive sampling technique. Collecting data using psychological scale were tested for its validity and reliability. The data analysis used is simple and multiple linear regression. The results are (1) Perceptions of students on social information services influences self adjustment, (2) Independence influences self adjustment, and (3) Perceptions of students on social information services and independence influences self adjustment. Based on these results it can be predicted that the higher level of students' perceptions on the service of social information and independence, the adaptability of students will be increased. Therefore, it is suggested that teachers of guidance and counseling should provide services that fit the needs of students so that students have a better perception on social information services and also they should foster students' independence.

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