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Introducing the Benefits of Learning TOEFL at Twelfth Grade of SMA Teladan Pematang Siantar: A Socialization Simanjuntak, Ramindo Rini Sari; Simanjuntak, Maretha Diona; Hutagalung, Christina; Pandiangan, Gian Reynaldo; Turnip, Irma Wardani; Herman, Herman; Sihombing, Sabar Dumayanti; Munthe, Bangun
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.v2i3.679

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This study aims to conduct socialization regarding the introduction and benefits of TOEFL to grade XII students at Teladan High School in Pematang Siantar. This service activity was held a day on December 14, 2023. The implementation was carried out by the lecture and training method. Lectures and training in the form of material delivery on TOEFL and its benefits in the world of education. This research was conducted at Teladan High School Pematang Siantar involving 38 students of class XII MIPA 4. This socialization implementation consisted of three sessions, namely giving pre-test questionnaires about the TOEFL test, lecture sessions or explanations of socialization materials about the TOEFL test, and discussion sessions and giving post-tests to test students' understanding of socialization materials. The results of this socialization activity showed that students who participated in the initial socialization were not familiar with TOEFL and had never heard of it before. However, after gaining knowledge about TOEFL through socialization, their understanding increased and they were very enthusiastic. Post-test results showed a significant improvement until 30% in student scores if compared to pre-test
The Effect of Tiktok on Students’ Speaking Ability in Ninth Grade of SMP Swasta Cinta Rakyat 3 Pematangsiantar Simanjuntak, Ramindo Rini Sari; Damanik, Bernieke Anggita Ristia; Sinaga, Asima Rohana
The Future of Education Journal Vol 3 No 5 (2024): December
Publisher : Lembaga Penerbitan dan Publikasi Ilmiah Yayasan Pendidikan Tumpuan Bangsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61445/tofedu.v3i5.198

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This study aims to know the effect of using TikTok as a learning medium on students' speaking ability. With the growing popularity of this social media application, the potential of TikTok as a learning media in improving students' speaking skills is an important concern. The research method used is a quasi-experiment with two classes, namely the experimental class using TikTok and the control class using conventional learning medium. The samples in this study were class IX B consisted 31 students as the experimental class and IX C consisted 31 students as the control class, with a total of 62 students. Data were collected through speaking tests conducted before (pre-test) and after the intervention (post-test). The David P. Harris' speaking assessment rubric was used in this research, which includes several aspects namely pronunciatin, grammar, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. The results of data analysis showed that there was a significant improvement in the speaking ability of students who used TikTok compared to the control group. The researcher found that the mean score in the experimental pre-test was 63.22 and the post-test mean was 77.08 while in the control class pre-test mean was 62.03 and the post-test mean was 73.29. The result of t-test was 2.731 which was higher than t-table at 5% of significance level 2.000.  These findings support the hypothesis that the use of TikTok as a learming media has a significant effect on students' speaking ability in the ninth grade of SMP Swasta Cinta Rakyat 3 Pematangsiantar. This study provides recommendations for educators to consider the use of digital platforms in language learning, as well as paving the way for further research into the use of social media in education.
THE EFFECT OF PICTORIAL RIDDLES METHOD ON THE STUDENT'S ABILITY IN PARAGRAPH WRITING OF ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM OF UNIVERSITY OF HKBP NOMMENSEN PEMATANGSIANTAR Sinaga, Asima Rohana Sinaga; Silalahi, Dumaris Elseria; Marpaung, Tiarma Intan; Simanjuntak, Ramindo Rini Sari
Dharmas Education Journal (DE_Journal) Vol 1 No 2 (2020): Desember
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Univesitas Dharmas Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56667/de_journal.v1i2.1334

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This research aims to see the effect The Pictorial Riddles Method on student writing ability to write descriptive paragraphs in the first semester students at HKBP Nommensen University of Pematangsiantar. In each course: Paragraph Writing, many students can not start writing descriptive sentences where most do not know how to start them due to lack of vocabulary and difficulty in organizing ideas into effective paragraph structures. Therefore, this experimental research was conducted to determine the effect of The Pictorial Riddles Method on students' writing abilities. This study uses a quasi-experimental method using pre-test and post-test in the experimental and control groups, with a quantitative research design. The research sample taken was 2 classes consisting of 60 students, where PI. A2 consist of 30 students as an experimental class, and PI. A1 consist of 30 students as a control class. The results of this study found that the mean post-test of the experimental group was 78.2 and the mean of the control class was 61.3. This study also found that the t-test result was higher than the t-table, which was 3.2>1.67 at df: 60 and the significance level was 0.05. Therefore, the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected and the alternative hypothesis (ha) was accepted. So it can be concluded that the Pictorial Riddle Method has an effect on the ability to write descriptive texts for students in the first semester at  HKBP Nommnsensen University of Pematangsiantar.