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THE EFFECT OF TIKTOK APPLICATION ON TEACHING SPEAKING ABILITY OF THE STUDENTS ELEVENTH GRADE AT SMK NEGERI 1 PEMATANGSIANTAR Elisa May Yolanda Marbun; Basar Lolo Siahaan; Partohap Saut Raja Sihombing
International Journal of Social Science, Educational, Economics, Agriculture Research and Technology (IJSET) Vol. 4 No. 10 (2025): SEPTEMBER
Publisher : RADJA PUBLIKA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54443/ijset.v4i10.1124

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This study investigates the effect of using the TikTok application as a learning medium on the speaking ability of the eleventh-grade students at SMK Negeri 1 Pematangsiantar. Speaking is one of the most essential skills in English learning, yet many students still struggle with pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, fluency, and comprehension. Conventional methods relying heavily on textbooks often fail to create an engaging and interactive environment, which leads to low motivation and limited speaking practice. TikTok, as a popular social media platform among teenagers, offers interactive features such as short videos and the “duet” function that can potentially enhance students’ participation and confidence in speaking. This research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test control group. The sample consisted of 60 students from two classes, selected through purposive sampling. The experimental group was taught speaking using TikTok, while the control group was taught using conventional methods. A speaking test focusing on invitation expressions was administered to both groups before and after the treatment. Students’ performances were assessed based on five criteria: pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. The findings revealed that students in the experimental group showed greater improvement compared to those in the control group. Statistical analysis using a t-test demonstrated a significant difference between the post-test results of both groups, indicating that the use of TikTok had a positive effect on students’ speaking ability. The results suggest that TikTok can serve as an effective learning medium to enhance students’ speaking performance, increase motivation, and support the implementation of innovative teaching strategies in English language classrooms.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BAAMBOOZLE MEDIA ON STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION AT GRADE IX OF SMP NEGERI 5 PEMATANGSIANTAR Lusia Pebriyani Silaban; Leonita M.E. Manihuruk; Basar Lolo Siahaan; Irene Adryani Nababan
International Journal of Social Science, Educational, Economics, Agriculture Research and Technology (IJSET) Vol. 4 No. 10 (2025): SEPTEMBER
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54443/ijset.v4i10.1127

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This research aimed to find out the effect of applying the Discovery Learning method on students’ reading comprehension achievement at SMA Negeri 1 Loura in the academic year 2022/2023. The study applied a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design. The population was all the students of class XI IPA, and the sample consisted of two classes: class XI IPA 1 as the experimental group and class XI IPA 2 as the control group. The instrument used was a reading comprehension test in the form of multiple-choice questions. Data were collected through a pre-test, treatment, and post-test. The validity and reliability of the instrument were tested before its use. Data analysis was carried out using statistical calculations, including the t-test formula, to compare the mean scores of the experimental and control groups. The results of the research showed that the mean score of the experimental group after treatment was significantly higher than that of the control group. The statistical analysis confirmed that the application of the Discovery Learning method had a positive effect on improving students’ reading comprehension achievement. In conclusion, the Discovery Learning method can be considered an effective teaching strategy in enhancing students’ reading comprehension, and it is recommended for English teachers to implement this method in the classroom.