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Enhancing Students’ Reading Comprehension through Gimkit at the 10th Grade Students of SMKN 1 Pangkalan Baru
This study aimed to investigate whether there was a significant difference in students' reading comprehension between those taught using Gimkit and those who were not, as well as how does students' reading comprehension differ before and after implementing Gimkit at the 10th grade of SMKN 1 Pangkalan Baru. The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test control group involving 67 tenth-grade students of SMK Negeri 1 Pangkalan Baru. The participants were divided into two groups: 34 students in the experimental group and 33 in the control group. Both groups were given a pre-test and post-test focusing on short functional texts to measure their reading comprehension skill. The data were analyzed using t- tests in SPSS 26. The statistical analysis showed that the mean post-test score for the experimental group was 87.50, while the control group scored 59.85. The mean difference between the two groups was 27.653, with a standard error of 4.828. The Sig. (2-tailed) value was 0.000, and the t-obtained = 5.728, which was higher than the critical value of t-table = 2.00 at the 0.05 significance level with 65 degrees of freedom. Therefore, the null hypothesis (H₀) was rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Hₐ) was accepted. This means there was a significant difference in reading comprehension between students taught using Gimkit and those who were not. In conclusion, the use of Gimkit had a significant enhancement on the students' reading comprehension
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Utilizing Picture Series to Boost Writing Ability of Upper-Secondary Students
This study aims to determine the effect of picture series on students' writing abilities and to determine their responses to the use of picture series in improving the ability to write recount texts in class X SMA Daarul Muttaqien 2 in the academic year 2022/2023. This study used quantitative methods with pre-experimental design. The samples used in this study were 48 students in the experimental class. Data were collected by using the test (pre-test and post-test) and questionnaire. Data analysis done by using Shapiro-Wilk showed the value of Asymp.Sig (2-tailed) was 0.000, less than 0.05. Therefore, it can be concluded that the working hypothesis (Ha) is accepted, while the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected. This means that the use of picture series had a significant effect on improving students' writing ability. The findings indicated that using the pictures series helped students improve writing ability, especially to decrease error rates of word placement. It made students more confident and enjoyed English writing texts due to the use of picture series as an effective medium in learning. As a result, it is advised for English teachers to choose relevant picture series to meet the objectives to improve students' writing abilities.
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Classroom Assessment Perceptions among EFL Students: An Analysis Using the Student Perception Assessment Questionnaire (SPAQ)
This study explored students' perceptions of classroom assessment using the Student Perception Assessment Questionnaire (SPAQ) among English Language Education Department (TBI) students at IAIN Syaikh Abdurrahman Siddik Bangka Belitung. The research aimed to examine differences in perception across semesters II, IV, VI, and VIII, and to identify assessment methods used by lecturers. Data collected through questionnaires were analyzed quantitatively, with SPAQ showing high reliability (Cronbach alpha = 0.908). Results showed that students' perceptions were generally high, with the highest mean found among sixth-semester students, suggesting that maturity and study duration influence perceptions. The Authenticity dimension received the highest score, indicating that students view assessments as relevant to real-life contexts. Lecturers primarily employed authentic assessments, including performance, portfolio, and self-assessment methods. Statistical analysis (ANOVA) revealed no significant differences in perception scores across semesters, F (3, 38.724) = 0.159, p = .923. It is recommended that future research incorporate psychological factors, learning maturity, environmental influences, and academic achievement to further understand student perceptions of classroom assessment.
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Investigation on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Reading Comprehension Class in Indonesian Setting
This research aims to explore the use of AI in reading comprehension classes in Indonesia. This explorative research uses various references to gain a conclusion on the investigation of AI used in teaching reading comprehension. The use of artificial intelligence in reading comprehension classes in Indonesia offers significant benefits, including personalized learning, material accessibility, fast feedback, and increased student engagement. However, challenges such as lack of infrastructure, teacher training, and concerns about data privacy need to be addressed to maximize the potential of AI in education. Various successful implementation examples show that with the right support, AI can be an effective tool in improving students’ reading comprehension in Indonesia. Therefore, it is important for all stakeholders to collaborate in creating a learning environment that supports the use of this technology.
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The Effectiveness of Socio-Affective Strategies in Students’ Speaking Proficiency
This research had the purpose to measure the effectiveness of Socio-affective strategies to enhance students’ speaking proficiency. The method of quantitative was employed with pre-experimental approach. The experiment itself was held in the even semester of 2023/2024 academic year by involving 16 students of grade 9 of SMP Assa’adah, Radio Dalam, South Jakarta. These students were occupied in one class and selected through cluster random sampling. In collecting the data, speaking pre-test and post-test were used as the instruments. The data were analyzed statistically by using Wilcoxon test. The quantitative computation showed that the students performed better in speaking in the post-test in which they gained higher average score, that was 79.37 while in the pre-test the average score reached was only 46.87. Besides, the results of Wilcoxon test revealed that the value of Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.001 was lower than 0.05 (0.001 < 0.05). Based on these findings, this research work concluded that Socio affective strategies were effective to enhance students’ speaking proficiency.
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This research aimed to explore the extents in which Omegle application was effective to improve students’ speaking proficiency levels. The study was held in the academic year of 2023/2024 at SMPT Darussalam, Reni Jaya, Bojong Sari, Depok by involving 36 students of 7th grade, occupied in one class. The method employed in this study was quantitative with descriptive statistics approach. The data were gathered by using speaking pre- and post-tests. These data were analysed quantitatively by finding out each student’s speaking outcome in each test to be classified into speaking proficiency levels; ‘excellent’, ‘good’, ‘moderate’, ‘poor’. Then, the results were used to determine students’ speaking proficiency level and reported in percentages. The findings revealed that the utilization of Omegle application as learning media was effective to improve students’ speaking achievement in which in the pre-test, majority of the students (16) fell into ‘poor’ level (44.4%), while in the post-test, most of them (14) were in ‘moderate’ level (38.8%). Additionally, in the pre-test, none of the student was ‘excellent’ (0%) whereas in the post-test, 8 students were ‘excellent’ (22.2%). Based on these findings, this study deduced that utilizing Omegle as learning media was effective to improve students’ speaking proficiency levels.
Analysis of Learners’ Difficulties and Strategies in Listening English Audio on Eighth Grade Students at SMPN 1 Koba
This study aims are to find out listening difficulties most faced by students in listening English and listening strategies most used by students in listening English at eighth grade of SMPN 1 Koba in academic year 2023/2024. The samples of this study were students of class VIII, totaling 185 students. Researcher used descriptive quantitative methods to find students’ difficulties and strategies by giving questionnaire and interview. There are 2 questionnaires used in this research: listening difficulties and listening strategy questionnaire. Also, the researcher interviewed 5 students for support the questionnaire data. The findings of this research showed that the most difficulties faced by students was environment (84%) The next difficulty most faced by students was bad recording (80%) and the last problem most faced by students was anxiety (79%), Meanwhile based on this research the most listening strategy used by students was cognitive (78%) and socio affective (78%), And the last metacognitive strategy (68%). From the conclusion above, teachers are recommended to introduce unfamiliar words as a warm-up before practice, allow students to listen to the audio multiple times, choose audio with topics that match the students' level and interests, and ensure the classroom is quiet during listening activities.
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Cake Application to Increase Students' English Vocabulary Mastery at SMA Bakti Parit Tiga
This study's goal is to find out if students in Bakti Parit Tiga High School's class XI can increase their vocabulary by using the Cake app using quasi experimental design. This study focused on employing narrative analysis to look at adjectives, nouns, and verbs in written language. The test results were statistically analyzed using t-test. The results of the study revealed that: (1) students in the treatment group that utilized the cake application achieved an average comprehension score of 94.79; (2) the control group achieved an average score of 88.89; and (3) students in the experimental group who used the cake application excelled at vocabulary mastery compared to the control group at a significance level of 0.03. Since, the two-tailed significant level of 0.03 was lower than the computed significance level, and the t-value of 3.058 was more than the t-critical value of 2.005. The alternative hypothesis (Ha) was validated while the null hypothesis (Ho) was not supported. Based on the previously mentioned data, it can be concluded that there was a significant difference in the students' vocabulary levels according to how they used the Cake app for learning.
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The Effect of English Club on Students’ Confidence in Public Speaking at SMAN 1 Puding Besar
This study investigated the effect of English club participation on students' confidence and public speaking ability at SMAN 1 Puding Besar using multiple linear regression as the research design. The research involved 25 students who completed a questionnaire and a speaking test. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 26.0. The findings show that students have a generally positive perception of the English club, with an average score of 43.92 out of 50, reflecting strong support for the club. However, the analysis of students' confidence in public speaking revealed mixed results, with many students displaying a lack of confidence. The speaking test results indicated moderate proficiency, with the majority scoring in the "good" category. Regression analysis demonstrated a significant effect of the English club on students' confidence (10%), but no significant effect on public speaking ability. The study suggests enhancing English club activities, diversifying teaching methods, focusing on vocabulary and grammar, providing motivational support, and offering additional speaking opportunities to improve students' confidence and public speaking skills. Further research is recommended to explore additional factors influencing public speaking confidence.
The Strategies used by English Teachers in Teaching Speaking at MTs Nurul Falah Air Mesu Timur
This study aims to find out the kinds of the strategies used by English teachers in teaching speaking. From these statement, the researcher analyzed the strategies used by English teacher in teaching speaking at Mts Nurul Falah. The objectives of this research were: to elaborate the strategies used by English teacher in teaching speaking at MTs Nurul Falah Air Mesu Timur and to elaborate the implementation in teaching speaking at MTs Nurul Falah Air Mesu Timur. The researcher used descriptive qualitative method and data collection was based on observation and interview. Miles and Huberman technique of analyzing data was used by having data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusion. The researcher collected data was used to observe the process of how the strategies used by English teacher in teaching speaking in class, the interview was used to support the results of the observation checklist. Therefore, this research used triangulation technique method. The findings of this research showed that the teachers applied many strategies to teaching speaking in the classroom, which are roleplay, drilling, discussion, picture describing, storytelling, brainstorming, and creative tasks.
Students' Perception towards the Use of Group Work Activity in Learning English at SMPN 1 Jebus
The research aimed to discover the students’ perceptions at SMP N 1 Jebus in responding the implementation of group work and its implementation in English learning. This research used descriptive qualitative research using data collection techniques that was technical triangulation including observation, interviews and documentation to obtain the data directly. This research used data analysis technique by Miles and Huberman in which data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The samples of this research were 16 students of class 9 C which is classified by six active students, five average students, and five passive students. The research result showed that learning English with group work used discussion and presentations. The results of the interview showed from cognitive aspects, group work helped them to worked collaboratively, finished tasks quickly, gaining respect; from affective aspects, it made learning fun, gathered with their friends; and from conative aspects, students could shared ideas, have roles and divide the task to the members. Others had negative perceptions of group work in English class, such as unfair task participations, not being serious in finishing assignments, and afraid their opinions were not heard. Students emphasized that the productivity of group work was influenced by their group members. It can be concluded that most of the students have positive perception of group work activities in Learning English.
Pictionary Game in Promoting Students' Speaking Proficiency
It is undebatable that people learn English in order to be able to use this language in communication, hence, speaking is considered as the most significant indicator of language learning successfulness. Issues in the process of acquiring this skill were solved by big number of previous studies through the employment of game. This research was aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Pictionary game in promoting students’ speaking proficiency. A quantitative of pre-experimental research was applied with one group pre-test and post-test research design. One class of grade 8 students of SMPT Darussalam Reni Jaya Depok participated in this study as the sample. Data were collected through speaking pre-test and post-test. These data were analyzed statistically by using paired-sample t-test. The findings revealed that students achieved better speaking performance in the post-test or after learning by using Pictionary game. Besides, in the significance level of 5% (α = 0.05), t-count of 3.816 was higher than t-table of 1.684. Thus, this research concluded that Pictionary game contributed to the improvement of students’ speaking outcome. In other words, Pictionary game was proven to be effective, used in promoting students’ speaking proficiency.
The Correlation between Students' Vocabulary Achievement and Their Speaking Ability of the Twelfth Grade at MA Al-Islam Kemuja
The purposes of this study were to find out: (1) students’ vocabulary achievement, (2) students’ speaking ability, (3) whether there was any significant correlation between students’ vocabulary achievement and students’ speaking ability at MA Al-Islam Kemuja. This study applied a Pearson Product Moment formula. The population of this study were all students of the twelfth grade at Ma Al-Islam Kemuja, with the total 142 students. The total of samples were 45 students of twelfth grade at Ma Al-Islam Kemuja. The result of students’ vocabulary achievement was in good criteria. It could be seen from the result of the mean score of students’ vocabulary achievement namely 76.62. Regarding the students’ speaking ability, the findings of the study showed that the result of the mean score was 68.58 Then, the findings for the correlation between students’ vocabulary achievement and students’ speaking ability was 0.583 and the p-value (Sig. (2- tailed)) was 0.000. Meanwhile, the critical value in the table at significant (2- tailed) level 5% was 0.294. It meant that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted and the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected. It could be concluded that there was significant correlation between students’ vocabulary achievement and students’ speaking ability
This study aimed to describe and analyze the representation of racism in the film "The Help." The research method used were descriptive qualitative and content analysis to identify how the concepts of racism, stereotypes, and power displayed in the film's narrative. The theory used in this study was the "Theory of Prejudice" proposed by Gordon Allport, which helps in understanding how negative perceptions of certain groups can develop into discriminatory attitudes and actions. The results of this study provide deep insight into how racism was presented in entertainment media and its impact on social consciousness. It was found 12 acts of discrimination that has been divided into 4 four types such as verbal antagonism, avoidance, segregation, and physical attack.
The Effect of Greeting Card Media on Students’ Writing Skill
The research was aimed to know about the effect of greeting card media on students’ ability in writing of eighth grade at junior high school in Bangka Belitung. This experimental study employed quasi experimental design. The samples used was the 8th grade students of high school many as 54 students. The research used a writing test as a data collection technique. In the technique of analyzing the data, the research used t-test was in the form of paired sample t-test to test the hypothesis through the SPSS. The finding showed an improvement in students' writing when they used greeting card media. The result of t-obtained 5.712 was greater than the t-table 2.007. The result of 2-tailed significance 0,00 have less score than 0,05. Thus, it menas that the experimental group had a greater performance than the control group.
The Correlation Between Students’ Self-Esteem and Their Writing Ability
This study was aimed to figure out the most dominant students’ self-esteem, whether there was any significant correlation between the students’ self-esteem and their writing ability and whether there were differences between students in their self-esteem. The participants of this study were tenth grade students in Payabenua subdistrict, Bangka Belitung province. The data of this study were collected by providing questionnaire sheets in the form of close ended questionnaire and writing test. Furthermore, the results were analyzed by using Pearson Product Moment to correlate both variables students’ self-esteem (X) and writing ability (Y). The result showed that the most dominant students’ self-esteem was the domain of self-esteem with the percentage of 55.38%. Since the correlation coefficient computation was 0.228, and the critical value in a table at significant level 0.05/5% was 0. 2441. Thus, rxy was lower than r-table. In brief, there was no significant correlation between students’ self-esteem and their writing ability. In addition, there was also no significance difference between male and female students’ self-esteem.
The Correlation between Students’ Achievement in Using Adjectives and Their Ability in Writing Descriptive Text
This study was a correlational study. The objectives of this study were: to find out the students’ achievement in using adjective, their ability in writing descriptive text, and whether there was any significant correlation between those two variables. The total number of sample was 24 students. The findings of this study showed that the students’ achievement in using adjective was categorized into good criteria. It could be seen from the result of the mean score of students’ achievement in using adjective, it was 76.96. For the students’ ability in writing descriptive text, the findings of the study showed that the result of the mean score was 76.75. Then, the findings for the correlation between students’ achievement in using adjective and students’ ability in writing descriptive text was 0.860 and the p-value (Sig. (2- tailed)) was 0.000. Meanwhile, the critical value in the table at significant (2- tailed) level 5% was 0.404. It meant that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted and the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected. Therefore, there was a positive correlation between students’ achievement in using adjective and students’ ability in writing descriptive text.
Applying Peer Review to Improve Students’ Descriptive Writing Text
This research is conducted to determine whether there is a significant difference in students’ descriptive writing score after being treated using peer review compared to those students who did not get the same treatment. This is a quasi-experimental research design with one group as the experimental and one group as the control. Pre-test and post-test were also administered before and after the 10 times treatment given. The population of this research are all of the seventh-grade students in Bangka Islandy the total 80 students. Meanwhile, 50 students from two different classes were the sample of this research. The result of this research showed that the t-obtained in equal variances assumed 6.353 and the significant (2-tailed) was 0.00. Since t-obtained was higher than t-table (2.02) and the significant (2-tailed) was lower than computation with level significant (0.05), it could be stated that there was a significant difference in post-test between the experimental class and control class. It can be concluded that the using of peer review is able to improve the students’ descriptive writing score significantly.
The Correlation between Students’ Grammar Mastery and Their Writing Ability in Descriptive Text
This study aims to seek the correlation between students’ grammar mastery and their writing ability in descriptive text. This is correlational study was conducted to all seventh-grade students of a high school in Bangka Belitung, Indonesia as the population of the study as well as the sample since the number of the population below 50. This study used two kinds of test as the instruments to collect the data; a grammar mastery test which consists of 25 questions and a descriptive writing test. The Boardman scoring scale was used to measure the score of students’ writing. The result of this study showed the result of correlation coefficient computation was 0,305 and for the critical value from a significant level table 0.05/5% was 0,349. It is considered that the null hyphotesis (Ho) was accepted and the alternative hyphotesis (Ha) was rejected. In other words, there was no significance correlation between students’ grammar mastery and their writing ability. The writer found out that most of the students received good scores both in grammar and writing test but they had low scores in other aspects of writing such as; content, organization, word choice, and mechanics.
Improving Students’ Writing Skill by Using Wholesome Scattering Game
The aim of this research is to describe the implementation of Wholesome Scattering Game in improving students’ writing skills on descriptive text and to find out whether there is a significant difference between students who were taught by using Wholesome Scattering Game and the students who were not. This research used quantitative approach focusing on experimental research which was conducted at SMAN 2 Sungaiselan in academic year 2019/2020. The researcher used purposive sampling technique and two classes were taken as samples, with 69 students (35 students for the control group and 34 students for the experimental). The result of the test was analyzed by using statistical analysis of Paired sample t-test and Independent sample t-test. The finding showed that the students who were taught by using Wholesome Scattering Game got higher score than those who were taught by using non-Wholesome Scattering Game. It means that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted, while the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected. It could be concluded that there was a significant difference between students who were taught by using Wholesome Scattering Game and the students who were taught without using Wholesome Scattering Game.
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Using Star (Select, Teach, Activate and Revisit) Strategy to Increase Vocabulary Mastery of Eighth Grade Students
The objectives of this study were: (1) to describe the implementation of STAR (Select, Teach, Activate and Revisit) strategy of the eighth grade students of MTs N 1 Bangka, and (2) to find out whether there was any significant difference in vocabulary mastery between the students who were taught by using STAR strategy and the students who were taught without STAR strategy. This study was focused on vocabulary mastery. The total number of sample was 64 students. In this study, the researcher used experimental research method with a quasi-experimental design. The result showed that the students’ vocabulary mastery significantly increased. It could be seen from the pre-test and post-test mean score. Furthermore, the result of independent sample t-test of students’ post-test between experimental group and control group showed that the t-obtained was higher than t-table (2.547 > 2.00) and the p-output was lower than computation with level significant 0.05 (0.014 < 0.05). It means that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted and the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected. It could be concluded that STAR strategy was effective to increase students’ vocabulary mastery.
Improving Students’ Reading Comprehension Text through Concept-Oriented Reading Instruction (CORI)
The aim of this research is to know the implementation of Concept-Oriented Reading Instruction (CORI) in improving students’ reading comprehension of analytical exposition text and to find out whether there is a significant difference between students who were taught by using CORI and those who were not. This research used quantitative approach with experimental research which was conducted at an Islamic High School in Kemuja, Bangka Belitung Province. The researcher used purposive sampling technique and two classes were taken as the sample. The result of the test was analyzed by using statistical analysis of paired sample t-test and independent sample t-test. The result showed that the students who learned by using CORI got higher score than those who did not. It could be seen from the result of independent sample t-test of students’ post-test between experimental group and control group, the t-obtained in equal variences assumed was 2.385, and the significant (2-tailed) was 0.023. Since t-obtained was higher than t-table (2.385 > 2.036) and the significant (2-tailed) was lower than computation with level significant (0.023 < 0.05). Based on the fact above, it could be concluded that CORI significantly improved the students’ reading comprehension.
Students’ Writing Anxiety and Its Correlation with Their Writing Performance
The objectives of this study were to find out: (1) the dominant aspect in writing anxiety, (2) the correlation between students’ writing anxiety and their writing performance, (3) the differences between male and female students in students’ writing anxiety of the twelfth grade students in Pangkalpinang, Bangka Belitung. The sample of this study was 80 students The instruments used were writing anxiety questionnaire and a writing test. The results showed that, cognitive was the most dominant aspect. There was a fair significant correlation between students’ writing anxiety and writing performance. T-score was -0,430 and T-table was 0,283. The result showed that, there was a negative and strong enough correlation between the students’ writing anxiety and their writing perfomance. English learning anxiety gave positive influences to the students’ writing performance, not necessarily bad result to writing but drove the students to get motivation to be better from others. In addition, the result of writing anxiety showed that the mean score of male students was 100,27 and the females got 102,60. So, there was a significant difference between male and female students. Thus, the teachers are suggested to increase students’ self-confidence so that students’ writing results are maximized.
An Analysis of Students’ Grammatical Errors in Writing Procedure Texts
This study investigated the common types of grammatical errors made by 3rd grade of secondary male and female students at SMP Muhammadiyah Pangkalpinang in writing procedure texts and to find out whether there was any significant difference in the errors committed by the students when grouped according to gender. The researcher specified this study in writing procedure text which focused on their errors. The research method used was quantitative. The samples of this study were 30 students that were taken from 9th grade of SMP Muhammadiyah Pangkalpinang. The data was obtained from the sentences written by the students and by means of the test. In this study, the result of the test was analyzed by paired sample t-test. In accordance with the result analysis, the study revealed two major findings. The result showed that there was a significant difference in the errors committed by the students when grouped according to gender. Therefore, the data further means that gender affects the number, and percentage of errors committed by the students.
The Mastery of English Phrasal Verbs among the Students of English Education Study Program
The objectives of this study is to find out the mastery of English phrasal verbs in terms of their separable and inseparable types among the fifth semester students of the English education study program at State Institute of Islamic Studies SAS Bangka Belitung in the academic year of 2018/2019. The method used in this study was survey method. As many as thirty students were selected as the samples. Then the data was gathered by administering a test about phrasal verbs to the students and the researcher analyzed the results which consisted of correct answers and errors. The researcher examined the test results and found that most students made correct answers in relation to phrasal verbs with optional separation. On the other hand, the majority of errors fell under the category of phrasal verbs with obligatory separation. But, overall, the students made incorrect answers more than correct answers. By using the mean score which is 48.9 out of 100, the students can be said to have a poor level of mastery of English phrasal verbs or be classified as fail/unsatisfactory because the minimum standard of mastery is 56.
AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT
This research is aimed to find out the ability and difficulties of public school students in Jebus, Bangka in writing descriptive text. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative. The researcher used writing test as the instrument. The sample of this research was the second grade of a public school in Jebus which consists of 30 students selected by using purposive sampling. The finding indicated that the students’ ability in writing descriptive text was classified into very poor. The students’ writing ability in content categories was 2,63, in organization was 2,09, in vocabulary was 2,93, in grammar was 1,75. And in mechanic was 2,33. They were all classified very poor. While the students’ difficulties in writing was language features of descriptive text which consist of describing object in detail, lack of vocabulary and grammar mastery. Therefore, the majority of students was found it difficult to write correct spelling words and create sentences. Based on the results, the researcher concluded that the students did not have good understanding and ability in writing descriptive text.
Analysis of Students’ Reading Comprehension Achievement in Doing High Order Thinking Skill (HOTS) in School Final Exam
The objectives of the study are to measure students’ reading comprehension achievement in doing HOTS and to find out the percentage of HOTS in English reading comprehension in school final examination at SMAN 1 Mendo Barat, Bangka. The sample of this study were two classes with total number of 69 students. In this study, the researcher used students’ test results as the instruments for collecting data. The results of HOTS in reading comprehension was then analyzed by using analysis card listed in the revised edition of Bloom’s taxonomy. It showed that the mean of students’ absorption in answering HOTS in reading comprehension correctly was 35,79% and categorized as bad. Furthermore, the percentage of HOTS in reading comprehension in UAS was 25 % of 40 multiple choice test items, without the evaluation and creation skills and 10 questions represented analysis skill. Therefore, the researcher found that the factors of students’ difficulties in doing HOTS are 1) lack of interest in reading English texts, 2) having no idea the purpose of English reading texts and 3) not accustomed to make conclusions or interpret the texts due to being lack of vocabulary.
The Effect of Google Meet in Literal Listening Class for Students of English Education Study Program
Literal Listening is one of the compulsory courses in English Education. We are required to be able to understand at least 60 – 70 percent of what is being discussed and what is being reported by native speakers. Considering the decision of The Ministry of Education and Culture in Indonesia due to Covid- 19 pandemic that learning is carried online. Regarding that, several lecturers in the English Education Study Program chose to use the virtual technology in Google meet in order to keep the students engaged in Learning Process. This motivated the researcher to examine The Effect of Google Meet in Literal Listening Class for Second Semester Students of English Education Study Program. This research aims to know how the effectiveness of using google meets in Literal listening learning process and what the advantages and the weaknesses of using Google meet. The method used in this research is qualitative descriptive and used questionnaires to students and interview the lecturer as the subject for this research. The finding of this research is that the motivation of students did not improve. Thus, the lecturer needs to use another technology to support Google meet in order to go to full potential of using it.
The Correlation Between Parents’ Involvement and English Achievement of High School Students
This study was aimed to find out parents’ involvement on English achievement, the students’ English achievement, and the correlation between them of high school students in Pangkalpinang, Bangka. The research method used was quantitative with a correlational design. The sample of this study was 85 students from three classes. The data were collected from questionnaire about parents’ involvement and documentation from the report book score of the students which was collected from the English teacher. The data were analyzed by using Pearson Product-Moment Correlation. The result showed that the rxy (0.256) was higher compared to r-table at significant level 5% (0.213). It was considered that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted and null hypothesis (H0) was rejected. In conclusion, there was a significant correlation between between parents’ involvement, and students’ English achievement.
Using Teammate to Improve Speaking Skill of 11th Grade Students
This research was carried out to know the implementation of Teammate in improving students’ in speaking skill of procedure texts and to find out the significant difference between students' speaking ability of procedure texts using Teammate and Non-Teammate. The subjects of this study were students of class XI SMA Muhammadiyah. In this study, the researcher used a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design. The results showed that the post-test mean score in the experimental group was higher (68.66) compared to the average score in the control group (63.72). Meanwhile, the results of the independent sample test of students' post-test between the experimental and control groups, obtained t in the same variance assumed to be 3.229 and significant (2-tailed) was 0.000. Because the t obtained is greater than the t-table ((3.229>0.0845)) and significantly (2-tailed) lower than the calculation with a significant level (.000<0.05). Based on the facts above, it can be concluded that there is a significant difference between the samples, and Teammate Strategy improves students' speaking ability. Therefore, the results of this study are expected to contribute to the development of the teaching and learning process of English, especially for teaching and learning speaking skills
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