The Influence of the Utilisation of School Facilities and Infrastructure on the Effectiveness of Student Learning at SMK Jambi Medan

This study examined the relationship between the utilization of school facilities and infrastructure and student learning effectiveness at SMK Swasta Jambi Medan. The study employed a quantitative approach involving 45 students selected through simple random sampling from a population of 725 students. The researchers collected data through questionnaires distributed using Google Forms and interviews with two representatives. They assessed the validity and reliability of the instruments and analyzed the data using descriptive statistics and simple linear regression. The results showed that all instrument items met the item-total validity criteria and both instruments demonstrated adequate internal consistency. The regression analysis produced a coefficient of 0.660 and a standardized coefficient of 0.690. The model explained 47.7% of the variation in student learning effectiveness. These findings indicated that better utilization of school facilities and infrastructure was associated with higher learning effectiveness. The findings highlighted the importance of using school facilities according to learning needs, ensuring accessibility, and maintaining them consistently. However, the results should be interpreted cautiously because the study used an observational survey and the preliminary test indicated possible heteroscedasticity. Therefore, the observed relationship did not establish causation.