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The Effect of Using Semantic Mapping Strategy on Reading Comprehension of Grade Eight Students at SMP Negeri 12 Pematangsiantar Damanik, Danny Boy; Munthe, Melda Veby Ristella; Purba, Rudiarman
Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/innovative.v5i3.18991

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This research was carried out to find out the effect of using Semantic Mapping Strategy on reading comprehension of grade eight students at SMP Negeri 12 Pematangsiantar. This research employed a quasi-experimental design with a quantitative approach. The population of this research was eight grade students of SMP Negeri 12 Pematangsiantar in academic year 2024/2025. The researcher took two classes as the sample. The sample were VIII-1 as the experimental group consisted of 31 students and VIII-2 as the control group consisted of 31 students. The experimental group was taught by using semantic mapping strategy meanwhile control group was taught by conventional strategy. The data were obtained by using pre-test and post-test given to both groups. The experimental group mean score was 27,2 on the pretest and on the post test was 64,84. Meanwhile, the mean score of the control group was 32,42 on the pretest and 55,32 on the posttest. To acquire the data, the researcher used multiple choice test as an instrument. The data analyzed using IBM SPSS version 30.0. The result of t-test was sig. two tailed 0.04 which lower than sig. 0.05 it indicates that alternate hypothesis (Ha) was accepted, while the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected. Therefore there was significant effect by using Semantic Mapping Strategy on students reading comprehension of grade eight students at SMP Negeri 12 Pematangsiantar.
The Effect of Grammarly App as an Artificial Intelligence Media On The Students` Writing Ability in Recount Text for Grade Ten at Sma Negeri 5 Pematangsiantar Simanjuntak, Gina Wijaya; Siahaan, Basar Lolo; Munthe, Melda Veby Ristella
Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research Vol. 5 No. 3 (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.v5i3.19623

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This research aims to determine whether or not there is an effect of Grammarly Application media on students' writing ability in recount text in tenth grade students. This research used quantitative research methods and adopted a quasi-experimental design. The population of this research included all grade X students at SMA Negeri 5 Pematangsiantar with a total of 346 students. From this population, 36 students from each of the X-1 and X-2 classes were selected as research samples selected using a purposive sample approach. The assessment tools used were Pre-Test and Post-Test in writing. This study used Brown's standardized assessment for writing, which includes elements, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and technicalities. The data analysis process involved the use of SPSS 30. This software facilitates several tests, including descriptive analysis, normality, Wilcoxon, homogeneity and Mann Whitney tests. From the findings, it was revealed that the Assymp. Sig (2-tailed) is < 0.001 < 0.005. Consequently, Ha is accepted while Ho is rejected. The skill of writing recount text among students in SMA negeri 5 Pematangsiantar was found to be highly influenced by the action of Grammarly application as artificial intelligence media.
Students' Perceptions of Using ChatGPT in English Learning at SMA Negeri 5 Pematangsiantar Tampubolon, Sintia Enrika; Munthe, Melda Veby Ristella; Situmeang, Siska Anggita
Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research Vol. 5 No. 3 (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.v5i3.19624

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This research aims to determine the students' perceptions of using ChatGPT in English learning at SMA Negeri 5 Pematangsiantar. This research used a qualitative descriptive method. The population of this study consisted of class XI students, with a total of 36 participants selected through purposive sampling. The data were collected using a questionnaire and interview. The results of this study show that out of a total of 720 responses, 170 (22.28%) selected "strongly agree," 470 (61.60%) selected "agree," 99 (12.97%) selected "disagree," and only 24 (3.14%) selected "strongly disagree." This indicates that approximately 83.88% of the overall student responses toward using ChatGPT in English learning were positive. These findings strengthen the conclusion that ChatGPT serves as an effective learning aid for improving students' English skills at SMA
PRACTICAL SOCIALIZATION OF THE USE OF CANVA MAGIC AI AS A SOLUTION FOR DIGITAL LEARNING MEDIA DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS AT STATE PRIMARY SCHOOL 091333 RAYAUSANG DOLOK MASAGAL DISTRICT, SIMALUNGUN DISTRICT MASAGAL KABUPATEN SIMALUNGUN Munthe, Melda Veby Ristella; Sibarani, Imelda Sabrina; Sihite, Rotua Agustina; Clara, Elisabet Dwi; Silalahi, Ariel Onivedi
Journal of Community Research and Service Vol. 8 No. 2: July 2024
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/jcrs.v8i2.62220

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Current technological developments in the world of education are very significant because the world of education must be able to adapt to technological changes in order to improve the quality of education. Global demands also require the world of education to always adapt to technological developments to improve the quality of education (Reka et al, 2022). The quality of education really depends on the quality of the teacher and his learning methods. Learning media can be interpreted as a tool in the teaching and learning process. Apart from that, learning media also includes everything that is used to stimulate thoughts, feelings, attention, and abilities or skills, so that it can encourage the learning process. One digital learning media that can improve the quality of learning is the use of Canva Magic Al. Canva Magic Al is a graphic design platform that allows users to create graphics, presentations, posters, logos, documents and other social media visual content. This platform is available on web and mobile, and integrates millions of images, fonts, templates, and illustrations. In this community service activity, the Canva Magic Al application was chosen as a tool that will be used by teachers to create attractive presentation designs for teaching materials. Canva Magic Al is an application that is popular in the world of technology to make teaching materials that are more creative and can also be used as teaching media.
Co-Authors Anggita Situmeang, Siska Anita Sitanggang Apriani Sijabat Audina, Nia Berlien, Richard Br Simanungkalit, Helen Renata Christian Neni Purba Citra Julivera Nainggolan Clara, Elisabet Dwi Damanik, Bernieke Anggita Ristia Damanik Damanik, Danny Boy Daniel Happy Putra David Togi Hutahaean Dewi Wahyuni Elisa Sri Rejeki Girsang Eva Pratiwi Pane Firinta Togatorop Fukada, Herman Gultom, Destri Yani Puspita Sari Hutahaean, David Togi Hutahean, David Hutahean, David Togi Igna Mariana Purba Indira, Indira Insenalia Sampe Roly Hutagalung Jesica Sitanggang, Yolanda Jon Salvator Adhi Keo Juni Mariana Simanungkalit Junifer Siregar Leonita Maria E Manihuruk Lolo Siahaan, Basar Manalu, David Berthony Manalu, Kristin Permata Sari Manurung, Dennis Megawati Rajagukguk Mely Christi Sihotang Mitha Mey Shary Manurung Mobo, Froilan D Mungkap Mangapul Siahaan Nainggolan, Adika Indotua Novra Melisa P. Hutabarat Pakpahan, Surya Ningsih Partohap S. R Sihombing, Partohap S. R Purba, Christian Neni Purba, Jonathan Hartodes Purba, Rudiarman Rajagukguk, Mutiara Roslina Manurung Salamanang, Yohana Vatricia Sanggam Siahaan Sembiring, Ribby Violin Sembiring, Yena Jorena sherly sherly Siahaan, Basar Lolo Siahaan, Renita Clara Siboro, Riby Astri Siburian, Amos Frans Siburian, Tria Joys Sidabutar, Rimelni Sidabutar, Yohana Anggita Sidauruk, Kristina Natalia Sihaloho, Angel Lamtama Sihaloho, Damaris Nurtama Sihite, Rotua Agustina Sihombing, Santa Regina Silaban, Monika Natalia Silalahi, Ariel Onivedi Silalahi, Dumaris Elseria Simamora, Rianita Simanjuntak, Gina Wijaya Simanjuntak, Palti Hansd Togi Maruhum Simanungkalit, Juni Mariana Sinaga, Asima Rohana Sinaga, Christa Voni Roulina Sinaga, Mutiara Angelica Sinaga, Reza Sanjaya Sinurat, Bloner Siska Natalia Situmeang Sitanggang, Anita Sitanggang, Nikita Gabriela Sitanggang, Yolanda Jesica Sitepu, Dhea Natasya Sitorus, Lampola Situmeang, Khaterina Vonbora Situmeang, Siska Anggita Situmeang, Sonya Lauri Situmeang, Vera Ningsi Situmorang, Gracela Emylia Syazwina, Zahfira Tampubolon, Novemty Tampubolon, Sintia Enrika Tarigan, Amos Frans Abdial Tengku Riza Zarzani N Tiarma Intan Marpaung Trilaksono, Josayna Virgines Turnip, Roni Yanti Kristina Sinaga Zega, Kasih Lestari