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Developing an Instrument to Assess Writing Skills in Arabic as a Second Language: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis Approach Pujiartha, Lalu Agus; Ritonga, Apri Wardana; Desrani, Ayu; Supriatna, Agus
AT-TA'LIM Vol 32, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15548/jt.v32i2.937

Abstract

This study aims to develop an assessment instrument for Arabic writing skills as a second language using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). The instrument was developed based on the Oriondo and Antonio model, with a sample of 248 students who completed a writing test. Data were analyzed using R-Studio software for EFA, CFA, and descriptive statistics. The EFA results revealed one main factor, with eigenvalues and factor loadings above 0.6, indicating a consistent factor structure. In CFA, the four dimensions of writing skills Ideas and Content, Structure and Organization, Style and Rhetoric, and Language and Grammar demonstrated strong factor loadings and good model fit, confirming the robustness of the instrument. The instrument also showed high internal consistency and strong construct validity. This instrument can be practically used by educators and language program administrators to evaluate and enhance students’ writing proficiency in Arabic as a second language. This study produces a valid and reliable instrument for assessing Arabic writing skills as a second language in higher education.
Co-Authors Aan Hasanah Abdul Halim, Nurfadhlina Abdullah, Nurwiyana Abubakar, Syamsuddin Adrian Tawai Agus Suhartono Ahmad, Farah Aulia Akhmad Marhadi Alfian, Atabik Ali Mustopa, Ali Ali, Akbar Apri Wardana Ritonga Apriliani, Isnul Aprilla Adawiyah Ariansyah, Noval Arif, Anugrah asriawal, asriawal Asridiana Awal, Muhammad Azis Hakim Bilqis, Kinanti Andhita Burhan, Faika Desrani, Ayu Dewi Ratnasari Diningsih, Cinde Adia Durahim, Darwis Duwila, Iwan Ediyanto Ermanto, Conrita Fazriah, Siti Sarah Febryana, Fakhirah Mentari Godlif Sianipar Hasfat, Hamsar Hidayat, Muhamad Insan, Siti Rahma Irayani, Surya Iryadi, Firdhayanti Iwan Kurniawan Subagja Jumriani Kalsum, Rahma Sari Kawai, Norimune Lesmana , Hans Lesmana, Hans Liasari, Ira Lilik Rita Lindayani Ms. Rasiah, Ms. Muhammad Saleh Mukmin, Nurhidayah Mulyadi, Agus Musni, Mohammad Jailani Muhammad Nazillah, Avriyani Nugraha, Shafwan Nur Aida, Wanda Nuraziziah, Nuraziziah Nursari, et.al, Hasni Nursari, Hasni Pradani, Tia Prasetyo, Adhy Priyambodo, Ardian Pujiartha, Lalu Agus Putra, Mochamad Aditya Dwi Putri Candia, Hijrah Putri, Nadya Anggara Rachman, Hardina Arisa Alvia Rahim, Eka Rahmah, Nur Aulia Rasiah Rasiah, Rasiah Ristiani, Ida Yunari Ritonga, Apri Wardan Sainuddin Santoso, Ervina Noviyanti Sasadara Hayunira Septa, Badai Sitanaya, Rini SITI MARYAM Sofian, Nur Israfyan Suriati, Nurmin Syamsuddin Syamsuddin Trianti Nugraheni Wahju Purwaningsih, Roosi Wahyudadi, Badai Septa Wardana, Adhitya Widyastuti, Nugraheni Wulandari, Nurfadila Zainuddin, Zainuddin