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An Analysis of English Mid-Term Test Items at the 7th Grade Students of SMPN 7 Bukittinggi Raihana, Salsa Billa; Dewi, Merry Prima; Syahrul, Syahrul; Irwandi, Irwandi
Education Achievement: Journal of Science and Research Volume 5 Issue 3 November 2024
Publisher : Pusdikra-Publishing.com

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/jsr.v5i3.2158

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This study was motivated by several problems, such as the mismatch between the test questions and the material learned, unclear question instructions, and the lack of statistical analysis by English teachers. The main objective of this study was to identify the quality of English midterm test items for grade 7th students at SMPN 7 Bukittinggi, focusing on Validity, Reliability, difficulty level, Discrimination Power, and Distractor Effectiveness. The research method used was Quantitative Descriptive, with data collection through student answer sheets and analysis using various statistical formulas, including Point Biserial Correlation for validity, Spearman-Brown for reliability, and Narsya's formula for difficulty level and differentiating power, as well as Djumingin's formula for effectiveness. The results showed that most of the items were valid, and reliable, had a moderate difficulty level, and had good discriminating power, with only a few items showing minor problems. Overall, the English midterm exam items were considered good quality.
A Comperative Study Between Using Video and Audio as Media in Students’ Listening Comprehension at the Eighth Grade of SMPN 30 Sijunjung Nofrianti, Monika; Dewi, Merry Prima; Irwandi, Irwandi; Syafitri, Widya
Education Achievement: Journal of Science and Research Volume 5 Issue 3 November 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/jsr.v5i3.2171

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This study was conducted to address the issues observed in SMPN 30 Sijunjung. The identified issues were students' tendency to complan. when the teacher did not provide further explanation in Bahasa during audio activities, difficulty in comprehending native speakers due to their fast pace, lack of focus during video or movie-based listening activities, and confusion regarding certain vocabulary. The aim of this research is to compare the effectiveness of using video and audio as media in students' listening comprehension.A quantitative research approach was utilized in this study. The design was comparative with VIII.1 and VIII.2 as the sample classes, each taught using either video or audio. The data was collected through a listening test.Based on the data gathered from the eighth grade students of SMPN 30 Sijunjung, it was concluded that there is no significant difference in the overall scores of students' listening comprehension when using video or audio. However, the findings showed variations in specific listening skills, with the video group performing better in distinguishing sounds and the audio group excelling in decoding verbal messages. Additionally, both groups had similar levels of ability in perceiving and retaining the entire message. These results suggest that both video and audio can equally facilitate students' listening comprehension.
The Factors Influence of Students’ English Achievement in the Morning and Afternoon Course Schedule at Seventh Grade of SMP N 12 Solok Selatan Wati, Nofi Selvia; Syahrul, Syahrul; Eliza, Eliza; Dewi, Merry Prima
Education Achievement: Journal of Science and Research Volume 5 Issue 3 November 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/jsr.v5i3.2177

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This research related to the factors that influence of students achievement in the course schedule (Morning and afternoon). According to some experts, studied in the morning was more effective than in the afternoon and made the students achievement in the morning better than studied in the afternoon. However, based on the fact found in SMP N 12 Solok Selatan in seventh grade, it showed that average score students' English achievements were almost same between students who studied English in the morning and afternoon. Therefore, the researcher wanted to find out the factors causing there was no difference in students' English achievement results between morning and afternoon classes. Qualitative descriptive was the design in this research. Researcher used observation and interviews as the instrumentation. Seventh grade at SMPN 12 Solok Selatan as informants. To analyze the data, the researcher used the theory of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana. Based on research results, the factors that make students English achievement the same were external factors, namely teacher and lesson standard. The teachers treatment and the way she taught was the same to all students, but when the teacher taught in the afternoon the teacher carried out several activities that made students re-focused and enthusiastic in learning, such as ice breaking and made joked with students. In conclusion, how the teachers taught both in the way they present the material and their creativity in creating learning condition that still conducive at all times, and also how the teachers attitude to students.
An Analysis on Material Design of The Module Entitled “Bahasa Inggris Kelas 2" Nasution, Shantya Laila; Dewi, Merry Prima
Modality Journal: International Journal of Linguistics and Literature Vol. 2 No. 2 (2022): December 2022
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/mj.v2i2.5116

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The background of the research was the problems that existed of the module entitled “Bahasa Inggris Kelas 2 SDIT Syahiral 'Ilmi”. The English teacher who used the module said that the instructions in the module only use English while students are still in the second grade. Thus, the students find it difficult to understand what to do and there are a lot of subject materials in the module. The purpose of this research is mainly intended to find out whether the module is appropriate or not with the criteria of good material design suggested by Sundara Rajan. The descriptive quantitative research was used in this research. In collecting data, the researcher used rubric and documentation as the instrument. The researcher analyzed the module by taking data with the following steps: Finding out the material, after that identifying the material, classifying the material, coding the data, comparing the material in the module with the criteria of good material design suggested by Rajan, and the last giving a percentage to rate the module. The results showed that the percentage of appropriate on material design for each material in the module includes: Numbers 11-20 is 82% or good, Part of Body is 82% or good, Simple Instructions 1&2 is 91% or good , Thanks and Sorry is 82% or good, Things in The Class is 55% or deficient, Part of School is 64% or fair, Food is 82% or good, Drinks is 82% or good, Part of House is 82% or good, Things in The Diningroom is 82% or good, Things in The Kitchen is 82% or good. The final result shows that the percentage of appropriate on the material design developed in the module is 79%. It means that the module has good criteria on material design as suggested by Rajan.Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah permasalahan yang ada pada modul yang berjudul “Bahasa Inggris Kelas 2 SDIT Syahiral 'Ilmi” yaitu guru bahasa Inggris yang menggunakan modul mengatakan bahwa petunjuk dalam modul hanya menggunakan bahasa Inggris sementara siswa masih kelas dua sehingga siswa sulit memahami apa yang harus dilakukan dan terdapat banyak materi pelajaran dalam modul. Tujuan dari penelitian ini terutama untuk mengetahui apakah modul tersebut sesuai atau tidak dengan kriteria desain material yang baik yang dikemukakan oleh Sundara Rajan. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif. Dalam pengumpulan data, peneliti menggunakan rubrik dan dokumentasi sebagai instrumennya. Peneliti menganalisis modul dengan mengambil data dengan langkah-langkah sebagai berikut: Menemukan materi, setelah itu mengidentifikasi materi, mengklasifikasikan materi, coding data, membandingkan materi dalam modul dengan kriteria desain materi yang baik yang disarankan oleh Rajan , dan memberikan persentase untuk menilai modul. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa persentase kesesuaian desain materi untuk setiap materi dalam modul meliputi: Angka 11-20 sebesar 82% atau baik, Bagian Badan sebesar 82% atau baik, Petunjuk Sederhana 1&2 sebesar 91% atau baik , Terima kasih dan Maaf adalah 82% atau baik, Hal-hal di Kelas adalah 55% atau kurang, Bagian dari Sekolah adalah 64% atau sedang, Makanan adalah 82% atau baik, Minuman adalah 82 % atau baik, Bagian Rumah 82% atau baik, Barang di Ruang Makan 82% atau baik, Barang di Dapur 82% atau baik. Hasil akhir menunjukkan bahwa persentase kesesuaian desain materi yang dikembangkan dalam modul adalah 79%. Artinya modul tersebut memiliki kriteria desain material yang baik seperti yang disarankan oleh Rajan.
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ SELF CONFIDENCE AND THEIR SPEAKING SKILL AT THE TWELFTH GRADE OF SMA N 2 BUKITTINGGI Sari, Riva Silvia; Dewi, Merry Prima
ELTALL: English Language Teaching, Applied Linguistic and Literature Vol. 2 No. 2 (2021)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Ponorogo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (50.516 KB) | DOI: 10.21154/eltall.v2i2.3208

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The design of this research was correlational research. This research aimed to find out the correlation between students’ self-confidence and speaking skills at the twelfth grade of SMA N 2 Bukittinggi. The background of this research was there were several problems related to students’ self-confidence, and those problems were contrary to the theory. The population of this research was all of the twelfth-grade students of SMA N 2 Bukittinggi in the academic years of 2020/2021, which consists of 8 classes. The sample was 28 students taken by simple random sampling technique. The research results showed that there is a correlation between students’ self-confidence and their speaking skill. The researcher found that the coefficient of correlation between students’ self-confidence and their speaking skill was 0,286. There was a positive correlation and significance. It means that Ho is accepted. Thus, there is a positive correlation between students’ self-confidence and speaking skills at the twelfth grade of SMA N 2 Bukittinggi.
Optimizing Student Learning Outcomes in Higher Education: The Efficacy of Learning Management Systems (LMS) Imamuddin, M.; Isnaniah, Isnaniah; Hadini, Hadini; Dewi, Merry Prima; Charles, Charles
JURNAL AL-TANZIM Vol 8, No 1 (2024)
Publisher : Nurul Jadid University, Probolinggo, East Java, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33650/al-tanzim.v8i1.6783

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Technological developments have impacted all sectors, including the education sector. This requires the education sector, especially the learning sector, to be innovative. Be innovative in implementing learning, one of them is using e-learning such as Learning Management Systems (LMS) and others. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of using LMS in the lectures of Teacher Professional Education (PPG) students. This research is experimental research, with a sample of PPG students. Data analysis using N-Gain and t-test. Based on the research results, it was found that student learning outcomes had increased. As many as 77.8% of students' learning outcomes were of medium criteria, and 22.2% were high. Based on the t-test results, using LMS media can effectively achieve learning outcomes in PPG student learning evaluations. This research for Islamic education management implies that it can be a reference for future researchers to study the use of LMS in distance learning in Islamic educational institutions more profoundly and comprehensively.