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The Use of Scattergories Game to Develop Students’ Vocabulary Mastery Kartika, Niluh Yuni; Rofiqoh, Rofiqoh; Lebagi, Desrin; Mukrim, Mukrim
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 3 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i3.950

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Scattergories game is a version of the category game that promotes broad word acquisition. This research aims to prove whether the use of the Scattergories game can develop vocabulary mastery of the seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Parigi. This research used a quasi-experimental design involving two groups: experimental and control groups. The population consisted of five seventh-grade classes. The test was administered twice as a pre-test and post-test to assess students’ vocabulary mastery before and after the treatment. Because the data were not normally distributed, the data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test through SPSS version 24. This finding showed a difference in mean scores post-test of the control and experimental groups, where the mean scores of the control group were 78 and the experimental group were 85. The Mann-Whitney test showed that there was a significant increase in the experimental classes (Z = -1.975, p = 0.048). This result suggests that the Scattergories game effectively enhances vocabulary mastery of the seventh-grade students, making the learning process more engaging and impactful.
The Influence of Self-Confidence on Students’ Speaking Ability: A Correlational Study at MA Nurul Muttahidah Pinotu Shaleha, Anisatun; Mukrim, Mukrim; Lebagi, Desrin; Hasyim, Zarkiani
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i4.927

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Self-confidence plays a crucial role in second language learning, particularly in enhancing speaking ability. In many senior high schools in Indonesia, English is taught as a foreign language (EFL), and students often struggle with speaking due to low self-confidence. This study investigates the correlation between self-confidence and speaking ability among eleventh grade students at MA Nurul Muttahidah Pinotu. Employing a quantitative research approach with a correlational design, the study involved 25 students as the total sample. The instruments used were a self-confidence questionnaire consisting of 20 items based on a Likert scale and a speaking test assessing five aspects: pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, fluency, and comprehension. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 24, including normality and linearity tests, followed by Pearson Product Moment correlation analysis. The results revealed a statistically significant positive correlation (r = 0.505, p = 0.010) between students’ self-confidence and their speaking ability. This finding suggests that the more confident students are, the better their speaking performance. However, the small sample size is a limitation of this study, and further research with larger samples is recommended. These results highlight the importance of fostering students’ self-confidence to improve speaking skills in EFL contexts, especially in underrepresented educational settings such as senior high schools.
The Effectiveness of Kaili Folktales to Improve Students Reading Comprehension at SMPN 19 Palu Majeed, Maryana; Mukrim, Mukrim; Lebagi, Desrin; Manurung, Konder
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i4.1170

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This study investigates the effectiveness of Kaili folktales in enhancing students’ reading comprehension at SMPN 19 Palu. The research was motivated by students' difficulties in understanding narrative texts, reflecting low reading comprehension levels. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving 43 eighth-grade students divided into an experimental group (n = 23) and a control group (n = 20). The experimental group was taught using Kaili folktales, while the control group used general folktales. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests consisting of multiple-choice and essay questions. The results revealed that the experimental group achieved a higher average post-test score (71.04) compared to the control group (61.35). A Mann-Whitney test using SPSS 26 yielded a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.001, indicating a significant difference between the groups. The findings suggest that incorporating Kaili folktales into English instruction effectively enhances students’ reading comprehension.
INCREASING ENGLISH VOCABULARY OF GRADE VIII STUDENTS THROUGH WORD GAMES Kandolia, Zefanya Clavinova; Said, Mawardin M; Lebagi, Desrin; Mukrim, Mukrim
EXPOSURE : JURNAL PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): Exposure
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/exposure.v14i1.15477

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This research aims to find out whether or not the use of Word Games can effectively increase English vocabulary of grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 10 Palu. This research applied a quasi-experimental design that involved two classes, the experimental class and the control class. The sample of this research was the grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 10 Palu; VIII A consisted of 25 students as an experimental class and VIII B consisted of 25 students as a control class were selected by using simple random sampling. The data were collected through pretest and posttest. The data were analyzed by using SPSS application version 29. The result of the mean score in the experimental class on pretest is 53.44 and the control class is 50.08.  The mean score of the posttest in the experimental class is 90.04 and  the control class is 61.12. Independent samples t test showed that the significance is 0.000 and the standard significance is 0.05 which means that the value of significance  is lower than the standard significance (0,000<0,05). It can be concluded that the use of Word Games can increase English vocabulary of the grade VIII students.
Enhancing Reading Comprehension of The Tenth Grade Students of SMA Negeri 1 Torue Through Preview, Question, Read, Summarize, and Test (PQRST Method) Dewi, Ni Putu Indah Tiara; Hastini, Hastini; Mukrim, Mukrim; Marhum, Mochtar; Left, Left
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 5 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i5.1447

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Reading skills are very important for students such as students can get information from reading, students can improve their knowledge, students can expand their way of thinking by reading any text. Thus, this research aims to determine whether using the effectiveness of the Preview, Question, Read, Summarize, and Test (PQRST) method in enhancing reading comprehension skills of tenth-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Torue. The researcher used purposive sampling approaches to get the sample. Using a quasi-experimental design with 72 participants divided equally into experimental and control group. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test on recount texts. The pre-test measured students' prior knowledge, where as the post-test measured students' improvement in reading comprehension using the PQRST method following the treatment.  The results show that the experimental group improves significantly in reading comprehension, with the mean score rising from 59.64 in the pre-test to 87.28 in the post-test. In comparison, the control group showed a modest increase, with mean scores increasing from 65.19 to 75.83. Statistical analyses confirmed the PQRST method that the improvement in the experimental group was statistically significant (p 0.05). The findings show that using the PQRST method successfully improves students' conceptual comprehension and promotes more fair learning outcomes. As a result, it is recommended that the PQRST method be used more widely to teach reading comprehension in senior high schools.
THE USE OF MOVIE CLIPS TO IMPROVE VOCABULARY MASTERY OF NINTH GRADE STUDENTS AT MTS MUHAMMADIYAH AL-HAQ PALU Lakoro, Wahyu; Jamiluddin, Jamiluddin; Wahyudin, Wahyudin; Mukrim, Mukrim
Jurnal Education and Development Vol 13 No 3 (2025): Vol 13 No 3 September 2025
Publisher : Institut Pendidikan Tapanuli Selatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37081/ed.v13i3.7582

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This research aims to examine the effect of using movie clips in improving vocabulary mastery of ninth grade students at MTs Muhammadiyah Al-Haq Palu. The study applied a quasi-experimental design with two groups, namely an experimental group and a control group. The sample consisted of 30 ninth-grade students selected through purposive sampling. The instruments used were matching-word and fill-in-the-blank tests. The findings revealed that the average score of the experimental class significantly increased from 63.83 to 96.16, while the control class increased from 58.83 to 79.83. The t-counted value was higher than the t-table value (1.703 > 1.693), indicating that the research hypothesis was accepted. Thus, the use of movie clips is effective in enhancing students’ vocabulary mastery.
Increasing Reading Comprehension through the Use of Kaili Folktales Laras, Dewi; Jamiluddin, Jamiluddin; Lebagi, Desrin; Mukrim, Mukrim
Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Vol. 10 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/onoma.v10i1.3236

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The research employed Kaili folktales to increase reading comprehension of the ninth grade students at SMP Negeri 20 Palu. The primary research question is whether incorporating Kaili folktales through this environment my increase students’ reading comprehension. The research used a pre-experimental design in a quantitative approach that included a pre-test, treatment, and post-test. The research population was the 87 ninth grade students of SMP Negeri 20 Palu, with 29 students as sample from class IX B selected through purposive sampling. The research instrument was a reading comprehension test that was given as a pre-test and post-test. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 22. The results showed that using Kaili folktales increased students’ reading comprehension significantly, as evidenced by a higher mean score in the post-test compared to the pre-test (61.972>34.221). The p-value determined of 0.00, which is lower than the alpha value of 0.05, supported the conclusion that applying of Kaili folktales increased students’ reading comprehension statistical significantly. As a result, the researcher concluded that Kaili folktales might effectively increase students’ reading comprehension of the ninth grade at SMP Negeri 20 Palu
The Use of English Language Speech Assistant (ELSA) Speak Application to Improve Pronunciation Alwin, Wina Rizqiyana; Konder Manurung; Desrin Lebagi; Mukrim, Mukrim
Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Vol. 10 No. 3 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/onoma.v10i3.3926

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This research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of English Language Speech Assistant (ELSA) speak application is effective in improving students’ pronunciation at SMP Negeri 1 Sirenja. The primary research question is whether or not the use of English Language Speech Assistant (Elsa) speak application is effective in improving students’ pronunciation. The research used a quasi-experimental design with an applied non-equivalent control group design. The research used a purposive sampling technique and took a sample of 57 students. The subject of this research was the eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Sirenja class A and B. B class was an experimental group while A class was a control group. The research instrument was a pronunciation test that was given as a pre-test and post-test. The data collected was analyzed by using descriptive statistics and inferential analysis using SPSS 22 version program. Based on the result of the hypothesis test (t-test), the value from the data analysis that has been conducted shows a significance value of 0.000<0,05. In addition, the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted while the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected. In conclusion, the use of English Language Speech Assistant (ELSA) speak application is effective in improving students’ pronunciation.
Applying Whispering Game in Developing Listening Comprehension of Grade Eleven Students of SMAN 7 Palu Ewis Febriani; Sudarkam R. Mertosono; Desrin Lebagi; Mukrim, Mukrim
Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Vol. 10 No. 3 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/onoma.v10i3.4004

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This purpose of this research is to investigate the effectiveness of using the whispering game in developing listening comprehension of grade eleven students of SMAN 7 Palu. This research applied a pre-experimental research approach. The population for this research was the eleventh grade students at SMAN 7 Palu, which consisted of ten classes, with 36 students picked from class XI 3 using purposive sampling. The instrument used in this research was a listening test with audio. Researchers employed pre-test and post-test methods to collect data. The collected data was analyzed using SPSS Version 23. The results showed that the mean score of the pre-test was (61.30) and post-test was (77.59). According to the findings of the t-test simple independence test, the sig (2 tailed) (0.000) value is lower than 0.05. This demonstrates that the alternative hypothesis is accepted. As a result, the whispering game is effective in developing listening comprehension of grade eleven students of SMAN 7 Palu.
Improving Reading Comprehension of Eight Grade Students of SMP Negeri 15 Palu Through Jumbled Summary Strategy Ana, Nur; Mukrim, Mukrim; Manurung, Grace Novenasari
Riwayat: Educational Journal of History and Humanities Vol 8, No 4 (2025): October
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/jr.v8i4.49989

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The focus of this research was to find out if eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 15 Palu could improve reading comprehension by using the Jumbled Summary Strategy. Two groups participated in the study's quasi-experimental design: one was taught the Jumbled Summary Strategy, while the other was taught conventional methods. Pre- and post-tests were administered to both groups to determine their reading comprehension development, particularly at the literal comprehension level with narrative texts. Statistical tests such as the t-test, homogeneity test, and normality test were used to assess the data.With the mean score rising from 28.72 on the pre-test to 56.70 on the post-test, the experimental group's reading comprehension scores shown a significant improvement, according to the data. The mean score for the control group, however, dropped from 31.48 to 26.32. The experimental group's pre-test and post-test scores differed in a statistically significant way (p 0.05), according to the paired sample t-test, while the control group did not significantly improve. These results show how well the Jumbled Summary Strategy improves students' ability to identify main ideas, recall details, and arrange data rationally. In conclusion, the use of the Jumbled Summary Strategy has a positive effect on students reading comprehension. It encourages active learning, critical thinking, and better engagement with the text. Therefore, this strategy is recommended as an effective alternative for English teachers to improve students reading comprehension skills, particularly in understanding narrative texts.