Nur Aulia
Universitas Negeri Makassar

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The Use of Google Sites in Teaching Descriptive Text in EFL Classroom Nur Aulia; Abdullah; Ryan Rayhana Sofyan
International Journal of Language, Education, and Literature Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): April
Publisher : Program Studi Magister Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Bahasa dan Sastra- Universitas Negeri Makassar.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66720/hw2n5j39

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This study aims to examine (1) the effectiveness of Google Sites in enhancing students’ descriptive writing skills and (2) students’ perceptions of using Google Sites for learning English. A quasi-experimental method was used, involving questionnaires and writing tests. The study included 50 students: 25 in the experimental was Class X TSM (Teknik Sepeda Motor) using Google Sites and 25 in the control group was Class X TKR (Teknik Kendaraan Ringan) using conventional methods. Results showed that Google Sites significantly improved writing skills. The experimental group's mean score increased from 70.20 (pre-test) to 90.80 (post-test), while the control group improved from 66.96 to 88.40. These findings confirm Google Sites as an effective learning tool. Aside from that, the average score for the students' questionnaire replies was 46.24. According to the interval scale, the mean score of students' thoughts on using Google Sites to study descriptive texts was extremely favorable. As a result, using Google Sites effectively improves students' descriptive writing skills, and the majority of students see Google Sites proved to be an effective learning tool for English, especially when it comes to producing descriptive texts.
Analisis Hubungan Antara Kemampuan Literasi Sains dengan Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Peserta Didik Kelas VIII SMPN 27 Makassar Nur Aulia; Sitti Saenab; Rifda Nur Hikmahwati Arif
Celebes Science Education Volume 5 Number 2 June 2026
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

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This study aims to determine: (1) the level of scientific literacy skills among Grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 27 Makassar, (2) the level of problem-solving skills among Grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 27 Makassar, and (3) the relationship between scientific literacy skills and problem-solving skills among Grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 27 Makassar. The population of this study consisted of all Grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 27 Makassar in the 2024/2025 academic year. The sampling technique used was saturated sampling, with a sample size of 260 students. The research instruments included a 15-item scientific literacy test and a 15-item problem-solving skills test. Data collection was conducted through direct testing. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis and inferential statistical analysis. Based on the results, it can be concluded that: 1) The level of scientific literacy skills was in the "moderate" category, with an average score of 9.37, 2) that: 1) 2) The level of problem-solving skills was in the "moderate" category, with an average score of 32.7, and 3) There was a weak correlation between scientific literacy skills and problem-solving skills, with an r value 0,533.