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Sharing Pengetahuan dan Informasi Terhadap Pentingnya TOEFL Untuk Siswa-Siswi SMAN 4 Pematang Siantar Silaban, Lusia Pebriyani; Simanjuntak, Gina Wijaya; Manurung, Agatha Olivia Putri; Herman, Herman; Sirait, Jumaria; Batubara, Junita; Niswa, Khairun
IKHLAS: Jurnal Pengabdian Dosen dan Mahasiswa Vol. 2 No. 3 (2023): IKHLAS: Jurnal Pengabdian Dosen dan Mahasiswa
Publisher : Indra Institute Research & Publication

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58707/ikhlas.v2i3.678

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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) has now become a main requirement for career advancement or continuing higher level education. Many schools and campuses have a vision to prepare their students from an early age to be ready to enter the world of work by requiring TOEFL as a graduation requirement. This socialization aims to increase knowledge and information about TOEFL for class XII IPA 2 SMAN 4 Pematang Siantar, totaling 31 students. This activity was carried out using a lecture method by the socialization team using power points, a question and answer session, as well as discussions about TOEFL and its benefits. The location of this socialization activity was Jalan Pattimura No. 1, Pahlawan, East Siantar District. Carried out on November 20 2023. In writing this research journal used a qualitative descriptive method in collecting data. The results of this socialization activity can be concluded that students understand the socialization material. This can be seen from the structured delivery of material and the social activity schedule that is prepared so that it can help students focus more on understanding the material. Apart from that, several questions in the question and answer session show that the material can be absorbed by students well.
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
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

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.