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Students' Reading Comprehension of Descriptive Text Utilizing the SQ4R Method in Grade X at SMA Negeri 1 Batang Toru Saputra, Sandi Yogi; Huda, Rahmat; Purba, Happy Sri Rezeki; Khairunnisah; Daulay, Yasmin Cantika Khairunnisa; Gunawan, Feri; Ruhama, Ufi; Khari, Owanwa
jurnalalfa Vol 3 No 2 (2025): Desember I Jurnal Alfa: Penelitian, Pendidikan, dan Bahasa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64733/journalalfa.v3i2.106

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This study is prompted by the inadequate reading interest and comprehension of grade X students at SMA Negeri 1 Batang Toru regarding descriptive texts in English. The primary issues found encompass insufficient student engagement in reading, challenges in comprehending language and text content, and a restricted application of appropriate instructional tactics by the educator. The objective of this research is to evaluate the efficacy of the SQ4R method (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review, Reflect) in enhancing students' reading comprehension of descriptive texts. The study utilizes a quantitative methodology featuring a pre-test and post-test framework. The population comprises all Grade X students at SMA Negeri 1 Batang Toru for the 2024/2025 academic year, with the total number are 251 students. The researcher employed purposive sampling to pick grade X6 as the sample, which initially comprised 35 students; however, only 19 participated in the study. The primary data comprises reading comprehension test scores obtained prior to and subsequent to the application of the SQ4R approach. The data collection equipment comprised a reading test and questionnaires. The data analysis methods employed included descriptive statistical analysis and t-tests to assess the significance of differences between pre-test and post-test outcomes. The students' reading proficiency was commendable, and the study indicated an enhancement in the average reading comprehension score from 72.37 in the pre-test to 87.63 in the post-test following the implementation of the SQ4R approach, resulting in an elevation of students' reading ability to an excellent level. In conclusion, the SQ4R method demonstrated efficacy in improving students' reading comprehension of descriptive texts and is advocated as an alternate instructional strategy for reading in senior high schools.
Analysis of Students' Core Skills at Grade XI of SMK N 1 Angkola Timur Towards British Council EnglishScore Pohan, Satrria SB; Huda, Rahmat; Dewi, Shoufi Nisma; Purba, Happy Sri Rezeki; Harahap, Devita Sari; Rohmadhona, Siti; Lastari, Dyah Supraba; Awae, Nasibah
jurnalalfa Vol 3 No 2 (2025): Desember I Jurnal Alfa: Penelitian, Pendidikan, dan Bahasa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64733/journalalfa.v3i2.107

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This quantitative study sought to evaluate the English competence of grade XI software engineering students at SMK N 1 Angkola Timur and to compare their school-assessed grades with an internationally recognized norm. The research was motivated by the rising need for English proficiency in the global workforce and the possible subjectivity of internal school assessments. The main objectives were to assess the students' proficiency levels according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), analyze their distribution across these levels, and investigate the correlation between their report card grades and their British Council EnglishScore (BCES) results. The research comprised 16 students who participated in the BCES Core Skills assessment, evaluating grammar, vocabulary, reading, and listening abilities. The analysis employed descriptive statistics. The results indicated a substantial disparity: All students achieved scores at the foundational Pre-A1 (37.5%) and A1 (62.5%) levels, resulting in a mean BCES score of 122.06. Conversely, their average report card grade was 86.56, with some children attaining grades as high as 90 when assessed at the lowest Pre-A1 level. Significantly, no student attained the requisite minimum score to access the writing and speaking test modules, highlighting a profound inadequacy in fundamental skills. The report suggests that the school's internal grades are an unreliable measure of actual English competence and advocates for an immediate curriculum reform.
The Effect of Using Fix Up Strategy in Reading Report Text at The Grade XI of SMA Negeri 1 Sibabangun Pohan, Doli Hairuman; Huda, Rahmat; Siagian, Abdul Rahman; Khairunnisah; Herawati Parapat, Lili; Sari, Intan Winda; Bustami Hajar, Hendra Bin; Duerawee, Abdulkarim
jurnalalfa Vol 3 No 2 (2025): Desember I Jurnal Alfa: Penelitian, Pendidikan, dan Bahasa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64733/journalalfa.v3i2.118

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The study was conducted in SMA Negeri 1 Sibabangun. The aims of this research was to find out if there a significant Effect of Using fix up strategy on Students’ report text. The writer carried out in quantitative approach by applying experimental method. The population of this research was the grade XI. They were 183 students, the writer used cluster sampling technique to get the sample. The samples were 30 students. The reading report text was applied as the instrument, the writer used “t” test formula.Based on the data analyzed, it can be found that (1 the mean scores of students result in reading report text before using fix up strategy can be said that the criteria was enough, (2) the mean scores of students result in reading report text taught by using fix up strategy can be said that the criteria was good, and (3) There was a significant effect fix up strategy in reading report text at the grade XI of SMA Negeri 1 Sibabangun. It meant that the hypothesis was accepted.
Implementing the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) Approach to Enhance Speaking Ability of Grade VIII Students at SMP Negeri 3 Padangsidimpuan Munthe, Aprilia Enjelika; Huda, Rahmat; Khairunnisah; Sormin, Ayunda Sabrina; Ambarita, Rosmita; Akhmad Tarmizi; Muhsin; Awae, Salma
jurnalalfa Vol 3 No 2 (2025): Desember I Jurnal Alfa: Penelitian, Pendidikan, dan Bahasa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64733/journalalfa.v3i2.119

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The goal of the study was to help students become more confident public speakers. The objective is to investigate the efficacy of the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) technique in enhancing speaking skills among students at SMPN 3 Padangsidimpuan. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) is a pedagogical approach that prioritizes communication as the primary objective of language acquisition. This study employs classroom action research, encompassing planning, action, observation, and reflection. The data were acquired by observations, reflections, documentation, and assessments (pre-test and post-test). The implementation of the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) technique during the initial cycle demonstrated a gradual enhancement in the students' English speaking proficiency. Improvements were implemented during the learning process in the second cycle. In this second cycle, the English speaking proficiency of grade VIII-1 students improved through the application of the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) technique across both cycles. The implementation of the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) technique enhances vocabulary mastering among Grade VIII-1 students at SMPN 3 Padangsidimpuan.
Teaching Basic Qur’an and its Values to Local Children at Surau Wang Ulu Perlis, Malaysia Huda, Rahmat; Sanusi, Afriadi; Abunawas; Khairul Amri; Akhmad Tarmizi; Muhammad Darwis
PAKAT: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 2 No 2 (2025): December l PAKAT: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64733/pakat.v2i2.124

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This community service project aimed to strengthen Basic Qur’anic literacy and its Islamic values among children at Surau Wang Ulu, Perlis, Malaysia. The initiative combined structured Qur’an teaching sessions, value-based storytelling, and participatory activities involving students of Universiti Muhammadiyah Malaysia and local children. Using direct method or recitation practice to comprehend values beyond the surah. The findings highlight the surau’s role as a vital institution for early religious education and character formation, while also offering a replicable model for similar communities across children Islamic values acquisition.
PELATIHAN MEMBACA PUISI PADA ANAK-ANAK DI DESA PARINGGONAN KECAMATAN ULU BARUMUN Herawati Parapat, Lili; Huda, Rahmat; Jariah, Ainun; Intan Lestari, Tri
Martabe : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 4, No 3 (2021): Martabe : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31604/jpm.v4i3.1092-1096

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This community service on poetry reading training for children in Paringgonan village aims to instill art in children. Cultivate the soul to become a human being who has sympathy for sesame. Appreciating beauty, appreciating literary works. Introducing literary works to children is considered to have a beneficial effect in growing children's character to become insecure, responsible, and others. Poetry reading training is carried out directly. Because the method used is direct practice (demonstration). participants found 10 children whose homes are close to the training site. Study for 3 months. This training has an impact on the children. They are very quick to be good at reading poetry directly
Improving Students’ Reading Ability of Report Text by Using Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) Method at Grade X SMA Negeri 1 Batang Toru Tina Erwinda; Rahmat Huda; Daulay, Anggina Syahrina; Hestika Wildani; Naimah; Nurhidayah
PANTAK: Jurnal Penelitian Tindakan Kelas Vol 2 No 2 (2025): PANTAK: Jurnal Penelitian Tindakan Kelas | Desember
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64733/pantak.v2i2.130

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This research intends to: 1) Analyze the improvement of students' reading ability related to report text following the introduction of the Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) technique in grade X SMA Negeri 1 Batang Toru. 2) Identify the variations in reading skills between students utilizing the CSR method compared to conventional methods. 3) Assess students' answers to the deployment of the CSR approach in the reading comprehension process. This study applies Classroom Action Research (CAR) methodology with 36 kids as subjects, of whom 33 participated. Data-gathering approaches were accomplished using tests, questionnaires, and observations. The data reveal that the average score of students in the pre-test was 63.75, or 41.66%, whereas the post-test average jumped to 71.25, or 70.25%. The percentage of pupils achieving the Minimum Completeness Criteria (KKM) in the pre-test was 22.22%, increasing to 70.25% in the post-test. Students' answers to the CSR technique were also positive, with 75% expressing favorable feedback. The findings reveal that the application of the Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) approach is helpful in boosting students' reading abilities regarding report materials at SMA Negeri 1 Batang Toru.
Improving Students’ Speaking Ability through Self-Recorded Video at Grade Vll SMP Negeri 1 Sipirok Rahma Yulia; Rahmat Huda; Angga Octo; Arief Leo Pane; Annahari; Leli Purnama Nasution
PANTAK: Jurnal Penelitian Tindakan Kelas Vol 2 No 2 (2025): PANTAK: Jurnal Penelitian Tindakan Kelas | Desember
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64733/pantak.v2i2.132

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This research aims to improve students' speaking ability through the use of self-recorded video tasks among Vll grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Sipirok. The sample consisted of 32 students, selected randomly. The method used in this study is Classroom Action Research (CAR) with a descriptive qualitative approach. The research was conducted in two cycles, each consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. The instruments used include observation sheets and performance assessments based on five criteria: Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Fluency, and Pronunciation. The results showed an improvement in students’ speaking ability from the first to the second cycle. The average score of students in Cycle I was 67.31, which increased to 77.03 in Cycle II. This improvement was also supported by students’ more active participation in the speaking tasks. Therefore, the use of self-recorded video tasks is proven to be effective in enhancing students’ speaking ability
Pembinaan Literasi Anak Berbasis Bimbingan Belajar dalam Kegiatan KKN di Desa Simatorkis: Penelitian parapat, Lili Herawati; Huda, Rahmat; Lubis, Jumaita Nopriani; Khairul Amri; Pgb, Saadah Mardiyah; Rambe, Ikrima; Nasution, Arifin Anwar
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan Volume 4 Nomor 4 Tahun 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jerkin.v4i4.5855

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Pembinaan literasi anak merupakan upaya strategis dalam meningkatkan kualitas sumber daya manusia sejak usia dini. Kegiatan Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan literasi anak melalui program bimbingan belajar di Desa Simatorkis. Program ini dirancang sebagai bentuk pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang berfokus pada penguatan kemampuan membaca, menulis, dan pemahaman bacaan anak sekolah dasar. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan partisipatif dengan tahapan observasi awal, perencanaan program, pelaksanaan bimbingan belajar, serta evaluasi hasil kegiatan. Bimbingan belajar dilakukan secara rutin dengan memanfaatkan media pembelajaran sederhana dan kontekstual yang disesuaikan dengan karakteristik dan kebutuhan anak. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan minat belajar, kemampuan membaca, serta keaktifan anak dalam mengikuti proses pembelajaran. Selain itu, program ini juga mendapat respons positif dari orang tua dan masyarakat setempat karena mampu menjadi alternatif pendampingan belajar di luar sekolah. Kegiatan pembinaan literasi berbasis bimbingan belajar ini berkontribusi dalam mendukung pemerataan akses pendidikan, khususnya di wilayah pedesaan, serta menjadi model penguatan literasi yang dapat direplikasi dalam kegiatan KKN di daerah lain. Dengan demikian, program ini tidak hanya berdampak pada peningkatan literasi anak, tetapi juga mendukung terwujudnya masyarakat yang lebih cerdas dan berdaya saing.
Co-Authors Abdul Rahman Siagian Abunawas Ainun Jariah Ainun Jariah Akhmad Tarmizi Amrin Saragih Angga Octo Annahari Anni Zuraida, Indra Hadinata Rambe, Lanna Alisya Fitri Annisah Fitri Nasution Arief Leo Pane Aritonang, Devinna Riskiana Awae, Nasibah Awae, Salma Ayunda Sabrina Sormin, Ayunda Sabrina Bustami Hajar, Hendra Bin Daulay, Anggina Syahrina Daulay, Yasmin Cantika Khairunnisa Devinna Riskiana Aritonang Dewi, Shoufi Nisma Duerawee, Abdulkarim Feri Gunawan Fitriani Fitriani Harahap, Devita Sari Harun Arrasyd Herawati Parapat, Lili Hestika Wildani Husein, Nabilah Intan Lestari, Tri Jumaita Nopriani Lubis Kanariyah Khairul Amri Khairul Amri Khairunnisah Khari, Owanwa Khatib Lubis Lanna Alisya Fitri, Anni Zuraida, Indra Hadinata Rambe, Lastari, Dyah Supraba Leli Purnama Nasution Lestari, Nida Lili Herawati Parapat Lubis, Fitri Anjelina Moh. Rasyid Ridho Muh. Darwis Muhammad Afif Muhsin Munthe, Aprilia Enjelika Naimah Napitupulu, Maizar Nani Nasution, Arifin Anwar Nor Mita Ika Saputri Noviantika, Mega Nurhidayah Pgb, Saadah Mardiyah Pohan, Doli Hairuman Pohan, Satrria SB Pulungan, Ayu Agustiyani Purba, Happy Sri Rezeki Rahma Yulia Rahmayani, Ade Rambe, Ikrima Rezeky Purba, Happy Sri Riski Angreini Ritonga, Hanipa Hannum Rohmadhona, Siti Rosmita Ambarita Ruhama, Ufi Sanusi, Afriadi Saputra, Sandi Yogi Saragih, Rara Ingrid Sari, Intan Winda Sari, Manda Sholidha Ramadiah Harahap, Siti Aisyah, Novyola Cindy Aprina, Annisah Fitri Andani Shoufi Nisma Dewi Siagian, Abdul Rahman Siregar, Nur Azizah Sri Muliani Pulungan Syamsiyah Depalina Siregar Tina Erwinda Tri Intan Lestari Tsania Azzahra Wahyuni, Bunga Sri Wardhani, Anggi Tri Zuraidah, Anni