THE EFFECT OF ATTENDANCE DISCIPLINE ON STUDENTS' ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT AT STATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 1 NORTH PANYABUNGAN

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of attendance discipline on the learning achievement of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) students at SMA Negeri 1 Panyabungan Utara. Attendance discipline is one of the important factors that influence student learning outcomes, because it reflects responsibility, sincerity, and motivation in pursuing knowledge. The research method used is a quantitative method with a correlational approach, where the attendance discipline variable (X) is measured through the level of student attendance in PAI learning, while learning achievement (Y) is measured through the PAI learning outcome scores obtained from teacher assessments. The results of the study indicate that there is a positive and significant influence between attendance discipline and Islamic Religious Education learning achievement. Students who have a high level of discipline tend to get better grades than students who are less disciplined in attending. Thus, attendance discipline is not only an administrative aspect, but also a determining factor in academic success as well as the formation of students' religious character. Therefore, schools, teachers, and parents need to work together in instilling the values ​​of discipline and responsibility so that the goals of Islamic religious education can be achieved optimally.