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The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of attitudes towards mathematics and metacognitive awareness on mathematics achievement of high school students. In addition, this study interested in examining gender differences on mathematics achievement. The respondents of this study were 103 students of a senior high school in Tangerang, Indonesia. Attitudes Towards Mathematics Inventory (ATMI) was used to measure students' attitudes towards mathematics, and Metacognitive Awareness Inventory (MAI) was used to measure metacognitive ability, whereas mathematics achievement was measured from the value obtained in the school report cards of the semester when the research was being conducted. The results revealed that attitudes towards mathematics and students' mathematics achievement were significantly correlated (r = 0.505; p < 0.001). No significant correlations were shown between metacognitive skills and mathematics achievement (r = 0.081; p > 0.05), as well as between attitude towards mathematics and metacognitive skills (r = 0.143; p > 0.05). The regression model was fit in predicting the contribution of attitudes towards mathematics and metacognitive skills on mathematic achievement for 25.5%. However, looking at the p value of the t test it was shown that the attitude towards mathematics contributes to the model, but not the metacognitive skills. No significant difference was found on mathematics achievement.

This study aims to give an overview of the causes and consequences of child marriage by qualitative research using in-depth interview techniques. Participants were eight girls who married during their childhood and live in Java, Indonesia. Interviews were analyzed by using content analysis techniques. The results show that underlying factors causing child marriage, include the following: (1) unwanted pregnancy; (2) the influence of parents and the surrounding environment for fear of slander and unwanted things; (3) education; and (4) economy. The consequences of child marriage include: (1) dicontinuation of education; (2) economic instability; (3) violation of law, age falsification, unregistered marriage, difficulties in obtaining birth certificates; (4) deprivation of children's liberty and autonomy; (5) psychological problems; (6) violence; and (7) health problems especially in girls.

Transition of learning from secondary to higher education demands new students to do academic adjustments, especially towards the change from rote learning to student-centered learning. Student-centered learning requires students to process learning material with more depth and to regulate their own learning. These skills often relate with academic achievement. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of processing and regulation of learning conducted by first-level students on academic achievement. Other factors that affect academic achievement were explored too, such as student’s sex, parental support, conception of learning, and learning orientation . This study used mixed method. Quantitative data was obtained through Inventarisasi Cara Belajar (ICB) or Learning Style Inventory, which was filled by 180 third-semester students. ICB was used for measuring the processing and regulation of learning and their effect on academic achievement, which is depicted by Grade Point Average (GPA). Qualitative data was obtained through group interviews. Results of the study indicate that lack of regulation is the only one variable that can predict student academic achievement with a negative correlation. Several other factors were found to affect student academic achievement, including learning orientation, learning conceptions, learning motivation, academic commitment, and parental support. Researcher then designed a training based on reciprocal-teaching approach as an intervention with students as the participant.

Due to poverty, children have to be on the street or involve in child labour to support the families’ economy to survive.As a consequence, children have to drop their school activities out. Refering to article 28 of the Convention of TheRights of The Children (CRC) children have the right to education and the states party recognizes to achieving this rightby providing primary education compulsory and available free on the basis to equal opportunity. Non formal educationis an alternative education for street children and working children, intended for them to fulfill their right to education.The aim of this study is to identify important factors that are essential for designing and implementing educationalprogram for out-of school children, such as street children and working children. In addition, this study is intended toidentify training needs for tutors who facilitate street children and working children in their non formal educationprogram. In order to achieve the research objectives, series of FGDs and in depth interviews with staff of NGO workingwith out-of school children, tutors who facilitate children’s learning processes, and street children and working childrenas the beneficiaries of the non-formal education program implemented by the NGO