Perceptions of Grade XI Mathematics and Science Students Regarding Environmental Cleanliness at a Public Senior High School in Pandeglang, Indonesia
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The study aimed to ascertain the perceptions of Grade XI science students about environmental sanitation in one of the public high schools in Pandeglang Regency and what factors affect such perceptions. The research methodology used was descriptive quantitative with data gathering instrument being a questionnaire for Grade XI science students in 2026/2027 academic year. The study population was 153 students at a public secondary school in Pandeglang District, Indonesia, with a sample determined using the Slovin formula and obtained 89 respondents who filled out the questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis techniques by calculating scores, percentages, and average values for each research indicator. The results showed that students' perceptions of school environmental cleanliness were generally in the good category with a percentage of around 70–75%. The learning environment comfort indicator obtained the highest percentage of 55.8%, while the school environmental cleanliness condition indicator obtained the lowest percentage of 40.5%. The results also showed that school environmental cleanliness plays a role in creating comfort and increasing students' enthusiasm for learning, although there are still several problems related to waste management, toilet cleanliness, and school community participation in maintaining environmental cleanliness. Thus, it can be concluded that students have a good perception of the cleanliness of the school environment, but more optimal efforts are needed in managing cleanliness and increasing the participation of all school residents to create a cleaner, healthier and more conducive learning environment.
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