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IMPROVING TOEFL SCORES THROUGH STRUCTURED ONLINE COACHING AND MOBILE APPLICATIONS: CLASSROOM ACTION RESEARCH Al Qadrie, Imam Hidayatullah; Yuliana, Yohanes Gatot Sutapa; Susilawati, Endang
Journal of English Education Program Vol 7, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : FKIP - Universitas Tanjungpura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26418/jeep.v7i1.99845

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Healthcare students at Poltekkes Pontianak face significant challenges in achieving the mandated TOEFL score of 400 necessary for graduation. This classroom action research investigated the effectiveness of integrating structured online coaching with mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) applications to enhance TOEFL preparation outcomes. The study employed Kemmis and McTaggart's cyclical action research model over 12 weeks, involving 30 healthcare students. Data collection included pre-, mid-, and post-tests, mobile application engagement logs, reflection journals, and focus group discussions. Quantitative data were analyzed using paired sample t-tests and Pearson correlation analysis, while qualitative data underwent thematic coding. Results indicated significant improvements in TOEFL performance, with mean scores increasing from 332.17 (SD=11.24) to 397.67 (SD=15.83), representing a gain of 65.50 points (t(29)=28.45, p
The Effectiveness of The Let’s Read Application on Students’ Reading Comprehension of Narrative Text Ardianti, Sheila Dwiclaudia; Yuliana, Yohanes Gatot Sutapa; Wardah, Wardah
JELITA Vol 7 No 1 (2026): IN-PRESS Issue Journal of English Language Teaching and Literature (JELITA)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Barru

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56185/jelita.v7i1.957

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The Let’s Read application was investigated to evaluate its effectiveness on students’ ability to comprehend narrative passages. This research utilizes the pre-experimental approach, involving a one-group design that involved testing participants both prior to and following the intervention. There were 30 students as participants from class VIII A at SMP N 24 Pontianak during the 2023/2024 academic year, selected through cluster sampling. The data were gathered using measurement techniques, with tests used as the research instrument. The results revealed that the Let’s Read application helps students comprehend narrative text. The treatments affected the post-test average (79,75), which was higher than the pre-test average (61,17). A t-test analysis produced a score of 12.55, which exceeded the critical value of 1.699 with 29 degrees of freedom and a 0.05 alpha level. This finding contradicted the initial hypothesis and confirmed the researcher's alternative hypothesis. In addition, the calculated effect size was 2.174, indicating a strong impact, as it was beyond the 0.5 range of effect sizes. Therefore, the study concludes that the implementation of Let’s Read as an alternative media was effective in helping students comprehend the narrative text.