The Influence of Classroom Management on the Learning Interest of Grade VIII Students at SMP Negeri 2 Sipahutar

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of classroom management on the learning interest of Grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 2 Sipahutar. The research employed a quantitative method with a descriptive-inferential statistical approach. The population consisted of all 111 Grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 2 Sipahutar in the academic year 2024/2025, from which a sample of 53 students was determined using Slovin’s formula. Data were collected through a closed-ended questionnaire consisting of 47 items. The results of data analysis indicate that classroom management has a significant influence on students’ learning interest, as demonstrated by the following findings: (1) Prerequisite tests: (a) The positive correlation test yielded rxy = 0.629 > r_table (α = 0.05, n = 53) = 0.226, thus confirming a positive relationship between variable X and variable Y. (b) The significance test of the relationship resulted in t_count = 5.783 > t_table (α = 0.05, df = n–2 = 51) = 2.000, indicating a significant relationship between variable X and variable Y. (2) Influence test: (a) The regression equation test produced the regression equation Ŷ = 28.499 + 0.568X. (b) The coefficient of determination of regression (r²) = 39.6%. (3) Hypothesis testing using the F-test showed F_count > F_table, namely 33.440 > 4.00. Accordingly, Ha is accepted and H₀ is rejected