This study aims to determine the effect of emotional intelligence on the understanding of the mathematical concepts of Junior High School students. This study is a correlational study conducted at SMPN 18 Kerinci with a population of eight grade students SMPN 18 Kerinci. The sample in this study was 59 students selected using a total sampling technique. Data collection instruments used were questionnaires on emotional intelligence and mathematical concepts test. Hypothesis testing used t-test. The findings showed that emotional intelligence influenced the understanding of the mathematical concepts with a determination coefficient of 27.30%.

This study aims to analyze the level of information and communication technology (ICT) literacy of elementary school teachers and determine the level of ICT literacy of elementary school teachers grouped by; gender and age. The number of participants in this study were 345 respondents spread across 3 sub-districts. The method used is a descriptive quantitative approach with data collection techniques using a questionnaire. Research shows that the level of ICT literacy of elementary school teachers is at level 2 of 6 levels, where teachers have repeatedly used ICTs to help with daily activities and have a pattern of repetition in their use. Based on gender and age, there was no significant difference between the ability of male and female teachers. Then when viewed by age shows a significant value between younger teachers and older teachers. Where the younger teacher's age has the higher level of ICT ability.