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THE EFFECT OF CROSSWORD PUZZLE GAME TO THE STUDENTS’ READING SKILL AT GRADE EIGHT OF SMP SWASTA TELADAN PEMATANG SIANTAR Rotua Manurung, Elsa Lasma; Napitupulu, Selviana; Hutauruk, Bertaria Sohnata
REVIEW OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION, CULTURE AND PEDAGOGY Vol. 2 No. 4 (2023): AUGUST
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55047/romeo.v2i4.918

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This research explores the impact of utilizing crossword puzzle games as a teaching tool to enhance reading skills, specifically focusing on vocabulary development, among eighth-grade students at SMP Swasta Teladan Pematang Siantar. The study adopts a quasi-experimental quantitative design with a total population of 40 students in the eighth grade. Both the experimental and control groups were subjected to different teaching methods, with the experimental group exposed to crossword puzzle game instruction while the control group received traditional instruction. Vocabulary tests, encompassing synonym and antonym identification through multiple-choice questions, were administered as pre-tests and post-tests for both groups. The findings revealed a substantial increase in the mean score of the experimental group, from 43 in the pre-test to 76.60 in the post-test, compared to the control group's mean score of 42.75 in the pre-test and 67.5 in the post-test. Statistical analysis, employing T-test and t-table values, indicated a significant effect of the crossword puzzle game on reading skills, particularly in vocabulary, among eighth-grade students at SMP Swasta Teladan Pematang Siantar.
The Effect of Word Wall Media on The Students Reading Comprehension at Eighth Grade of SMP Negeri 9 Pematangsiantar Purba, Desica Florensia; Napitupulu, Selviana; Hutauruk, Bertaria Sohnata
Jurnal Pendidikan Tambusai Vol. 7 No. 3 (2023): Desember 2023
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai, Riau, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jptam.v7i3.11401

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Penelitian ini berupaya untuk mengeksplorasi kemanjuran media dinding kata dalam meningkatkan pemahaman membaca siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain eksperimen semu (quasi-experimental design) yang melibatkan dua kelas yang masing-masing berpartisipasi dalam pre-test dan post-test. Peneliti memilih dua kelompok yaitu VIII-8 (kelas eksperimen) yang berjumlah 30 siswa dan VIII-7 (kelas kontrol) yang berjumlah 30 siswa. Dengan menggunakan teknik purposif, sampel dibagi, dengan kelompok eksperimen diajar menggunakan media dinding kata di kelas, sedangkan kelas kontrol menerima pengajaran melalui cara konvensional. Setelah menganalisis data, terlihat bahwa nilai rata-rata siswa di kelas eksperimen meningkat dari 65,33 pada pre-test menjadi 81,83 pada post-test. Sebaliknya, kelas kontrol menunjukkan peningkatan skor rata-rata dari 58,5 menjadi 69,16 dalam rentang waktu yang sama. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa t-hitung (3,04) melebihi nilai t-tabel (1,67155) pada df 58. Akibatnya, hipotesis nol (H0) ditolak dan mendukung hipotesis alternatif (Ha), yang menyatakan bahwa penggunaan media dinding kata secara signifikan meningkatkan pemahaman membaca siswa.
CONTRASTIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN ENGLISH AND BATAK TOBA LANGUAGE IN QUESTION WORD Pasaribu, Septiana Hirawati; Tampubolon, Apnes; Sidauruk, Anni; Napitupulu, Selviana
JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND BUSINESS Vol. 1 No. 4 (2022): AUGUST
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55047/jhssb.v1i4.267

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This research intends to establish the similarities and differences in question words when using English and the Toba Batak language. It used a qualitative descriptive research design. Documentation techniques were used to collect the data. The researcher used descriptive analysis to analyze the data. The question words in English consist of 9 question words, which are as follows: "What", "Who", "Whose", "When", "Where", "Which", "Why," and "How." And in the Batak Toba language, consists of 11 question words, which are as follows: "Aha", "Ise", "Andigan", "Nandigan", "Dia", "Boasa/Beasa", "Boha", "Piga", "Sadia", "Mahua," and "Marhua." The results show that there are six similarities or equations between English and Toba Batak language in question words. However, there are also six differences between English and Toba Batak language in question words. Question words in English can occur and be put in the beginning and in the middle of interrogative sentence, whereas question words in Batak Toba language can be put in the beginning, in the middle, and at the end of interrogative sentence. English functioning question words similarly to Batak Toba, requesting the following: a person, an object, place, a manner, an activity, time, reason, and possession/ownership.
A CONTRASTIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN ENGLISH AND BATAK TOBA LANGUAGE IN VERBAL AFFIXES Purba, Desica Florensia; Malau, Fenni; Siahaan, Mikhael L. A; Napitupulu, Selviana
JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND BUSINESS Vol. 1 No. 4 (2022): AUGUST
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55047/jhssb.v1i4.288

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Indonesia is one of the largest countries in the world which consists of various islands and tribes.  One of the tribes is the Batak Toba.  Batak Toba is a native tribe originating from North Sumatra because most of the Batak Toba people live in North Sumatra.  In this journal the author discusses a comparative between verbal affixes in English and Batak Toba Language. Which is English such as the source and Batak Toba Language as the target language.  This article aims to determine the difference between verbal affixes in English and Batak Toba Language.  The implement used is documentation and reading several other articles correlated to verbal affixes in English and Toba Batak Toba Language.  Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis comparative studies. The research technique used is descriptive analysis to discovery the differences Verbal Affixes between English and Batak Toba Language. The findings reveal that the comparison of verbal affixes in English and Batak Toba Language in the recount text provided shows that the types of verbal affixes in English and Batak Toba Language are different. Verbal affixes in English and Batak Toba Language have differences, namely in English there are 3 types of affixes, namely, prefixes, suffixes, and infixes and these three types have more types in them. While in Toba Batak language there are 4 types of affixes, namely prefixes, suffixes, infixes, and confixes.
The Effect of Think-Pair-Share Strategy on Reading Comprehension of Narrative Text at the Eighth Grade of SMP GKPS 3 Pematang Siantar Sihite, Enji Debora Sarina; Napitupulu, Selviana; Purba, Rudiarman
International Journal Corner of Educational Research Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): March 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54012/ijcer.v2i3.231

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This research aims to discover the Effect of Think-Pair-Share Strategy on students’ reading comprehension of the eighth-grade students of SMP GKPS 3 Pematang Siantar on Narrative text. This research used quantitative research with quasi experimental method. The data were collected through tests. The sample of this research were the VIII-2 as Experimental group and VIII-1 as Control group. The test was carried out with pre-test and post-test to students using narrative text. As a result, the researchers found the mean score in experimental class from pre-test to post-test were 25.92 and 78.14. The mean score in control class from pre-test to post-test were 32.22 and 56.81. The t-test value was 9.5, at a level of significances 0f 5% (=0.05), whereas t-table was 2.007, or t-test>t-table. Therefore, the Alternative Hypothesis (Ha) was accepted and the Null Hypothesis (H0) was rejected. Hence, there is a significant effect of using Think-Pair-Share Strategy to the reading comprehension at the Eight grade students of SMP GKPS 3 Pematang Siantar.
Teacher’s Techniques in Teaching Reading Narrative Text to the Eighth Grade Students of UPTD SMP N 5 Pematang Siantar Situmorang, Abisag Rinayati; Napitupulu, Selviana; Sitanggang, Anita
International Journal Corner of Educational Research Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): March 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54012/ijcer.v2i3.232

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This research aims to explore the various techniques employed by English teachers in teaching reading comprehension of narrative texts to eighth-grade students at UPTD SMP N5 Pematang Siantar. The participants in this research were eighth-grade English teachers at UPTD SMP N5 Pematang Siantar. The data were collected from various sources, including classroom observations, interviews, and analysis of teaching materials such as syllabi, textbooks, and lesson plans. The researcher employed a descriptive qualitative research approach. The data was meticulously analyzed, focusing on the teacher’s technique. The findings of this research revealed that teachers frequently used the technique of translating literature passages and employing question-and-answer exercises. This technique enables students to comprehend the content of the reading material, acquire information from the text, and enhance their critical thinking skills through direct engagement with the questions and answers.
The Effect of Tiktok Video On Vocabulary Mastery of Eight Grade Student at SMP Negeri 2 Siantar Sidabutar, Yohana Anggita; Napitupulu, Selviana; Hutabarat, Novra Melisa P
The Future of Education Journal Vol 3 No 5 (2024): December
Publisher : Lembaga Penerbitan dan Publikasi Ilmiah Yayasan Pendidikan Tumpuan Bangsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61445/tofedu.v3i5.201

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The researcher incorporated TikTok videos into a study aimed at evaluating their impact on eighth-grade students' vocabulary mastery at SMP Negeri 2 Siantar during the 2024/2025 academic year. This study utilized a quasi-experimental design with a quantitative approach, involving two groups: an experimental class and a control class. The experimental class consisted of students from VIII-1, while the control class comprised students from VIII-2, selected through purposive sampling. To analyze the data, the researcher applied the t-test formula to assess the effect of TikTok on vocabulary mastery. The analysis revealed the mean scores for both pre-tests and post-tests in the experimental and control classes. Specifically, the experimental class had a pre-test mean score of 31.61 and a post-test mean score of 72.90, whereas the control class recorded pre-test and post-test mean scores of 34.52 and 66.61, respectively. The standard deviation for the experimental class was 10.549, and for the control class, it was 11.575. The t-test results showed a significance value (Sig) of 0.000. Based on these findings, the researcher concluded that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted, while the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected. Therefore, it can be inferred that TikTok has a significant effect on enhancing students' vocabulary mastery, particularly among seventh graders.
The Effect of Using Video Tutorial to The Student’s Ability in Writing Procedure Text of Grade Seventh at SMP Negeri 2 Siantar cryday yanti gea, Ephy; Napitupulu, Selviana; Melisa P Hutabarat, Novra
The Future of Education Journal Vol 3 No 5 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61445/tofedu.v3i5.254

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This study aims to determine the effect of video tutorial media on students' ability to write procedure texts in Class VII SMP Negeri 2 Siantar. This research uses quantitative research methods with quasi-experimental design. The population of this study were the seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 2 Siantar in the school year 2024/2025. This study used purposive sampling to select the sample. The researchers took two classes as samples. The samples were class VII-1 as a control class of 30 students and class VII-5 as an experimental class of 30 students. The experimental class was taught using video tutorial media while the control class was taught using conventional methods. Data was collected by giving pre-test and post-test to both the classes. This research instrument is in the form of essay questions with a total of 1 question. The results showed that the average score of the experimental class was higher than the average score of the control class. The average score of the experimental class in the pre-test was 48.06 and the average score in the post-test was 77. While the average score of the control class in the pre-test was 50.7 and the average score in the post-test was 71.46. Then, after conducting a t-test, the researcher found that the t-count was higher than the t-table (2.91>1.672). Therefore, the alternative hypothesis (Ha) of this study was accepted and the null hypothesis (H0) was rejected. It can be concluded that the effect of video tutorial media is very significant on the procedural writing ability of seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 2 Siantar.
SPEAKING PROBLEMS IN VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Situmorang, Winda Meyana; Sirait, Sherina Romeini; Sipayung, Viki Suhariaty; Situmorang, Megawati; Napitupulu, Selviana
REVIEW OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION, CULTURE AND PEDAGOGY Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022): FEBRUARY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55047/romeo.v1i2.111

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The purpose of this study is to discover the issues that frequently arise among students at one of the SMK Insani International Pematangsiantar. The students were found to have the following issues: For starters, the pupils had difficulty pronouncing some terms, particularly those with nearly identical pronunciations, such as leave (pergi) - life (tinggal), dessert (hidangan penutup) - Desert (gurun pasir), and snack (cemilan) - snake (ular). Besides that, apprehension about making mistakes and a lack of confidence when speaking English. This study was conducted using the Direct Method, which is a method of teaching foreign language subject matter in which the teacher directly uses a foreign language as the language of instruction, rather than using the students' native language, and where the teacher uses some tricks to pique the students' interest so that they do not become bored while learning English using this method. This research reveals that, pupils are no longer perplexed when pronouncing words that seem similar and are less fearful of making mistakes, implying that they are more secure in speaking English.
Enhancing the English Writing Skill Through Active Reading in English Teaching Sihombing, Marino; Napitupulu, Selviana
Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/innovative.v5i1.17441

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Proficiency in English writing is essential for success in academic, professional, and social contexts. However, many learners face challenges due to traditional teaching methods that often overlook the importance of reading comprehension and critical thinking. This study explores how active reading a deliberate, engaged approach to reading can significantly enhance English writing skills. Strategies such as skimming, scanning, annotating, and note-taking are highlighted for their role in improving comprehension, critical thinking, and writing coherence. Active reading deepens engagement with texts, expands vocabulary, and strengthens analytical skills, which are directly transferable to effective written communication. The evidence from existing literature shows that active reading methods outperform traditional approaches by promoting critical analysis, thoughtful expression, and better organization of ideas. Cognitive techniques like questioning, summarizing, and visualizing further support learners in articulating clear and cohesive writing. The study emphasizes the need for integrating active reading strategies into English teaching practices to address gaps in traditional methods. By equipping students with these tools, educators can enhance writing proficiency, boost engagement, and better prepare learners for global academic and professional challenges. This research underscores the importance of training teachers to implement evidence-based active reading techniques effectively, ensuring long-term benefits for students’ writing success.