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English Summative Test: The Quality of Its Items Semiun, Thresia Trivict; Wisrance, Maria Wihelmina; Napitupulu, Merlin Helentina
English Education:Journal of English Teaching and Research Vol 7 No 2 (2022): English Education
Publisher : Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29407/jetar.v7i2.18347

It is crucial to implement evaluation after the teaching and learning process. Evaluation will reflect the success of teaching and more important the achievement of the students. Therefore, EFL teachers should develop a good test to measure students' achievement. This study analyzed multiple-choice items of English summative tests constructed by junior high school EFL teachers in Kupang, NTT. The result of this analysis functions as feedback to the English teachers on the quality of English summative tests they had created. This research was descriptive research with documentation for data collection.The English summative tests for grades VIII and IX were collected and then analyzed by using ITEMAN software to reveal item difficulty, item discrimination, and distracters effectiveness of the tests. The findings revealed that the English summative tests were developed with easy items. However, the tests still had a good discriminatory level. The test items which had all distracters perform well were only half of the total items.

English Summative Test: The Quality of Its Items Semiun, Thresia Trivict; Wisrance, Maria Wihelmina; Napitupulu, Merlin Helentina
English Education:Journal of English Teaching and Research Vol 7 No 2 (2022): English Education
Publisher : Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29407/jetar.v7i2.18347

It is crucial to implement evaluation after the teaching and learning process. Evaluation will reflect the success of teaching and more important the achievement of the students. Therefore, EFL teachers should develop a good test to measure students' achievement. This study analyzed multiple-choice items of English summative tests constructed by junior high school EFL teachers in Kupang, NTT. The result of this analysis functions as feedback to the English teachers on the quality of English summative tests they had created. This research was descriptive research with documentation for data collection.The English summative tests for grades VIII and IX were collected and then analyzed by using ITEMAN software to reveal item difficulty, item discrimination, and distracters effectiveness of the tests. The findings revealed that the English summative tests were developed with easy items. However, the tests still had a good discriminatory level. The test items which had all distracters perform well were only half of the total items.

An Analysis of The Ability of Writing Narrative Text of The Tenth Grade Students of SMA Dharma Ayu Kefamenanu Napitupulu, Merlin Helentina; Ngao, Yosefa Yemayo; Sahan, Anselmus
JURNAL PENDIDIKAN BAHASA DAN BUDAYA Vol 5 No 1 (2025): April (EDULEC)
Publisher : CV. Eureka Murakabi Abadi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56314/edulec.v5i1.298

This study focuses on examining the writing skills of tenth-grade learners at SMA Dharma Ayu Kefamenanu in crafting narrative texts during the academic year 2023/2024. Utilizing a descriptive qualitative approach, the research involved a sample of 30 students chosen through purposive sampling methods. Data were gathered from students' written narrative texts, which were subsequently assessed based on five key components of writing: content, organization, vocabulary, language usage, and mechanics. The results indicated that the students’ overall writing proficiency was categorized as "fair," with content and organization receiving relatively higher ratings, while language usage and mechanics were pinpointed as areas requiring enhancement. The majority of students managed to create a fundamental narrative structure, comprising orientation, complication, and resolution, yet faced challenges with grammar precision, suitable vocabulary, and punctuation. The results suggest that although students show comprehension of narrative elements, their technical writing abilities are somewhat inadequate. In light of these outcomes, it is recommended that English instructors offer more targeted teaching and constructive feedback on grammar and writing conventions to improve students’ writing skills overall. This research sheds light on the existing proficiency in narrative writing among high school students and provides valuable insights for curriculum improvement and teaching methods aimed at boosting English writing capabilities.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING PICTURE TO IMPROVE SPEAKING ABILITY OF THE SECOND YEAR STUDENTS OF SMP NEGERI 1 KEFAMENANU Fransiska Densiana Luruk; Merlin Helentina Napitupulu
Datokarama English Education Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022): December
Publisher : English Tadris Department, Tarbiyah and Teacher Training Faculty, Datokarama State Islamic University Palu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24239/dee.v3i2.58

Language is a human and non-instinctive method of communicating idea, feeling and desires by means of a system of sounds and sounds symbols. Speaking is a number of impossible from must be selected. Picture is visual representation (of in object or scene or person or abstraction). This study is aim to know whether there is an effect of using picture to improve the speaking ability of SMP Negeri 1 Kefamenanu. The method used to conduct this study is descriptive quantitate method. There were 20 students class VIII in the second grade students of junior high school as the sample of this study. The result of the formula above, it is done through the following procedure check the t-score by using 1 level of significance states in the low of one tailed test. One tailed test used instantly of two tailed is the tendency of the writer in order to match with the result of the two groups. Thus, in accordance the result of the data analysis in this study concludes18 students have got score good 2 students got enough level. Based on the conclusion of data analysis the writer would like to give suggestion for the teacher and the students to pay attention more of the studying about speaking. Confronting with the large class teacher is expected to use a good method particularly communicative method that can help the students to be virtually independent for the spoken language.

The Use Of Circle Games To Improve The Students’ Mastery In Vocabulary Elisa Usfal; Napitupulu, Merlin Helentina; Thresia Trivict Semiun
Jurnal Pendidikan LLDIKTI Wilayah 1 (JUDIK) Vol. 5 No. 01 (2025): Education, 2025
Publisher : Lembaga Layanan Pendidikan Tinggi (LLDIKTI) Wilayah - 1

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Mastery of English vocabulary is essential for students to develop their language skills, particularly in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. However, many students at SMPN Satap Heututan have shown limited vocabulary knowledge, which affects their overall English proficiency. This research aimed to improve students' vocabulary mastery through the use of circle games during the academic year 2024/2025. The study employed a pre-experimental design consisting of three stages: pre-test, treatment, and post-test. The data were quantitative, collected from 20 seventh-grade students as research participants. Two types of test instruments—multiple-choice and noun identification—were used in both the pre-test and post-test. The results demonstrated that the application of circle games significantly improved students’ vocabulary skills. The mean score increased from 48.75 in the pre-test to 80.25 in the post-test, resulting in a gain of 31.5 points. This improvement is considered significant, indicating a notable enhancement in vocabulary mastery after the treatment. Additionally, the use of circle games created a more engaging and interactive classroom environment. Students were more active, motivated, and responsive, showing greater interest and attention during the learning process. In conclusion, the implementation of circle games is an effective and enjoyable strategy for enhancing vocabulary acquisition among seventh-grade students at SMPN Satap Heututan.

Fast Training Right on the National Examination question for Junior High School Elin, Lailin Hijriani; Simarmata, Justin Eduardo; Siahaan, Meiva Marthaulina Lestari; Mone, Ferdinandus; Seso Delvion, Eduardus Beo; Wua Laja, Yosepha Patricia; Napitupulu, Merlin Helentina; Astriani Dewi, Ni Putu Yuni
ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 4 No. 2 (2019): ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : Talenta Publisher

Community service activity aimed to provide an understanding of mathematical concepts consists of tips and tricks to solve exam questions for junior high school students. Furthermore, the background of the implementation of this training is to get students used to solve non-routine problems found during national examination, particularly in mathematics subject. This community service was carried out from October to November 2019 with 15 participants. This activity consists of three stages starting with the field assessment, the implementation stage and the last is final stage. In the field assessment stage, the servant determines the trainees to work national examination questions quickly and accurately that is specifically for junior high school students and determine where training will be held. The second stage is the implementation stage for exposuring to rapid strategies in administering national examination, question and answer, and national examination simulation. The final stage is the evaluation stage that is an implementation evaluation of theactivities that have been arranged based on each task that has been given .Based on the training activity that have been carried out it can be concluded that the training activity adds the knowledge and skills of students in working mathematics national examination questions. In addition, this training motivates students to be more active in learning mathematics and to be more mature in preparing for the upcoming national examination. Keyword: training, national examination questions, junior high school students.

Introducing English Grammar and Vocabulary by Applying Direct Method for the Students of GMIT Petra Kefamenanu Napitupulu, Merlin Helentina; Semiun, Thresia Trivict; Wihelmina, Maria Wisrance; Simarmata, Justin Eduardo
ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 6 No. 2 (2021): ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : Talenta Publisher

Introducing English Grammar and Vocabulary by applying Direct Method for the students of GMIT Petra Kefamenanu aimed to attract the studentsâ€™ interesting of English learning and improve their ability on learning English. This community service activity had been held for one month, once a week in 90 minutes for every meeting. There were primary students who joined this community service activity which consisted of the students from elementary school at GMIT Petra Kefamenanu. The students were introduced and taught English by applying Direct method with various fun activities to make the students feel enjoy and joyful. The students learnt English Grammar and Vocabulary enthusiastically and the students practiced English step by step. This community service activity affected the studentsâ€™ ability on learning English. By introducing English Grammar and Vocabulary, the students got knowledge about grammar and vocabulary. From this activity, it could be concluded that the studentsâ€™ knowledge and ability about grammar and vocabulary has increased after introducing of English grammar and vocabulary by applying Direct Method.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DESCRIPTIVE TEXT TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION Lay, Serlina Amoy; Misa, Mikhael; Napitupulu, Merlin Helentina
Jurnal Edulanguage: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 10 No. 1 (2024): Jurnal Edulanguage: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : English Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Educational Sciences, Universitas Timor

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32938/edulanguage.10.1.2024.35-45

Abstract This research was aimed to examine the effectiveness of descriptive text in improving students' reading comprehension by focusing more on whether descriptive text is effective in improving reading comprehension and how effective descriptive text is in improving students' reading comprehension. This research was designed in the form of pre-experimental, pre-test, treatment and post-test research, where the research sample used one experimental group class of 20 students. The research sample was taken using a cluster random sampling technique. Taken randomly from 34 students of class X (Layanan Perbankan) SMKS Katolik Kefamenanu. The instrument writer used was 10 multiple choices. Procedures of data collection, students are asked to describe the picture and after that the writer provides text related to the picture to compare students' understanding of the picture they seen, and to measure understanding students are given 10 multiple choices and the aspects assessed are the main idea and supporting details. The research results showed that the main score for students' main idea in the pre- test was 21.5 and the post-test was 42 (95%), while the main score for supporting details in the pre-test was 19 and the post-test was 38 (100%). Then the total main score of the pre-test (X1) was 40.5 and the total main score of the post- test (X2) was 80. Based on the results above, it can be concluded that Class X of the SMKS Katolik Kefamenanu had improved reading comprehension by using descriptive text.

The Impact of Technology-Based Teaching Methods on English Speaking Skills in Rural Secondary Schools Merlin Helentina Napitupulu; Maria Wilhelmina Wisrance; Thresia Trivict Semiun
Jo-ELT (Journal of English Language Teaching) Fakultas Pendidikan Bahasa & Seni Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris IKIP Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Faculty of Culture, Management, and Business Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika (UNDIKMA)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jo-elt.v12i1.15388

This study investigates the impact of technology-based teaching methods on studentsâ€™ English-speaking skills in secondary schools in rural Indonesia. Using a quasi-experimental design with control and experimental groups for six weeks, the research involved 70 students from two secondary schools in Kefamenanu, East Nusa Tenggara. One group received instruction using traditional methods, while the other, the experimental group received instruction through digital toolsâ€”Flipgrid, Google Meet, and multimedia appsâ€”while the control group followed traditional methods. Data were collected using pre-tests and post-tests focused on fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and coherence; student questionnaires; and classroom observations. Findings reveal that students in the experimental group outperformed their peers, with a statistically significant gain of 13.5 points in speaking scores (p < 0.001, Cohenâ€™s d = 2.10), compared to 4.4 points in the control group. The findings reveal a significant improvement in the speaking abilities of students exposed to technology-based instruction compared to those taught through conventional means. Students in the experimental group demonstrated higher levels of confidence, engagement, and linguistic accuracy during speaking tasks. The study underscores the pedagogical value of incorporating digital tools to foster more interactive and learner-centered classroom environments. It further suggests that, when thoughtfully integrated, technology can effectively support the development of communicative competence in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) setting. This research contributes to the growing discourse on educational technology in language learning and offers practical implications for English educators, curriculum developers, and policymakers seeking to improve speaking outcomes in secondary education.

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