Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan Indonesia Vol. 13 No. 1 (2023) publishes 8 scientific articles addressing various issues in education, particularly mathematics learning, educational assessment, instructional models, and student achievement. The topics include a structural model of self-concept, anxiety, and students’ mathematics achievement; the development of a Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) mathematics assessment instrument; the effects of adversity quotient, self-regulation, and self-efficacy on mathematics achievement; and the influence of self-concept, parenting styles, and achievement motivation on mathematics learning outcomes. Other articles examine the effects of Problem-Based Learning on social studies learning outcomes in relation to students’ independence, the use of the surrounding environment through blended learning to improve craft learning outcomes, the implementation of a Teaching Factory model integrated with Project-Based Learning to enhance innovation in Indonesian cake and pastry products through student creativity, and the effects of problem-based learning on physics problem-solving skills in relation to students’ cognitive styles.

The articles are authored by researchers and academics affiliated with 1 higher education institution, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha in Singaraja, Bali, Indonesia. The diversity of research topics and methodologies reflects the journal’s contribution to advancing educational research, strengthening mathematics assessment, understanding psychological factors influencing student achievement, and evaluating innovative instructional approaches. Collectively, these studies provide insights into improving learning outcomes, developing higher-order thinking skills, fostering student creativity and independence, and strengthening evidence-based teaching and assessment practices across different educational contexts.