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GOOGLE TRANSLATE AND PAPER DICTIONARY ON STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY AT SMK N 2 BUKITTINGGI: A COMPARATIVE STUDY Leni Afrizola; Lena Sastri; Absharini Kardena; Elsi Amiza
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 11 No. 01 (2026): Volume 11 No. 01 Maret 2026
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v11i01.40334

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Vocabulary plays a central role in students’ ability to understand and use English effectively, particularly in vocational education where learners are expected to apply language skills in practical, work-related contexts. This study examines whether there is a significant difference in vocabulary achievement between students who use Google Translate and those who use a paper dictionary during English learning. A comparative quantitative design was employed, involving two groups of tenth-grade students at SMK N 2 Bukittinggi. Ninety students were selected through simple random sampling and divided evenly into a Google Translate group and a paper dictionary group. A vocabulary test consisting of multiple-choice items was administered to measure students’ knowledge of word form, meaning, and use. The test results were analyzed using an independent sample t-test to compare the performance of the two groups. The findings show that the mean score of the paper dictionary group was slightly higher than that of the Google Translate group; however, the difference was not statistically significant. This indicates that both tools provide comparable support for vocabulary learning. The results suggest that the effectiveness of vocabulary acquisition does not depend solely on the type of tool used, but rather on how learners interact with the tool and apply vocabulary in meaningful contexts. The study underscores the value of allowing students to use either resource according to their preferences and highlights the importance of integrating both digital and traditional tools to promote balanced and strategic vocabulary learning in vocational classrooms.
THE EFFECT OF USING THINK PAIR SHARE TECHNIQUE TOWARD STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY AT THE 10TH GRADE OF MAN 3 AGAM Endang Kurnia; Eliza; Febria Sri Artika; Absharini Kardena
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 11 No. 01 (2026): Volume 11 No. 01 Maret 2026 Published
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v11i01.40856

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This study aimed to examine the effect of the Think Pair Share (TPS) technique on students' speaking ability at MAN 3 Agam, where many tenth grade students had difficulty in speaking English. Vocabulary limitations hindered communication during class activities, causing students to prefer using local language which is “Minang language.” Inaccurate pronunciation also caused misunderstandings, making it difficult for them to express ideas spontaneously. This study used quantitative methods with a quasi-experimental research design of nonequivalent control group design. The population of this study were all tenth grade students at MAN 3 Agam, with samples selected by cluster random sampling. Class XE.2 was selected as the experimental group and XE.3 as the control group. The instrument used was an extensive speaking test (monologue), which was validated by content validation and tested for reliability using Inter-rater reliability with Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) method. Data analysis included normality and homogeneity tests, followed by hypothesis testing using paired sample t-Test and independent sample t-Test. The results of the paired sample t-test in the experimental class showed Sig (2-tailed) <0.05, indicating a significant effect of TPS. The independent sample t-test comparing the two classes also showed Sig (2-tailed) < 0.05, indicating a significant difference between students taught with TPS and those not taught with TPS. The post-test scores showed that the experimental class achieved a higher mean score than the control class, indicating that the speaking ability of the class taught using TPS technique was better than the class not taught using TPS technique.