Student Competence Development in Participating in Science Competition at State Islamic High School (MAN 1), Mataram, Indonesia

The purpose of this study was to formulate effective student competency development at MAN 1 Mataram in improving achievement in science, identify factors that influence student competency development in participating in science competitions at MAN 1 Mataram, and describe the results of implementing student competency development at MAN 1 Mataram in improving achievement in science competitions. This study employs a qualitative approach, utilising a case study method. The data sources used are both primary and secondary. Primary data sources are obtained from teachers, lecturers, alumni, and students who are part of the KSM team. Secondary data sources, on the other hand, are obtained from archives, photographs, and literature studies, including book media. Data collection techniques are carried out through interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis procedure involves data collection, analysis, reduction, display, and verification, as well as data examination using credibility tests, transmissibility tests, defendability, and confirmability. The results of this study are: 1) The coaching process follows systematic stages, including scheduled time, additional lesson hours, practice questions with varying difficulty levels (from easy to complex), and private tutoring; 2) Factors that influence student competency coaching at MAN 1 Mataram in participating in science competitions, namely internal and external factors; 3) The implementation of student competency coaching at MAN 1 Mataram has been proven effective in improving science competition achievements, as evidenced by increased academic achievement, strengthened scientific skills, and the development of students' competitive character.