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Socialization on Improving English Language Skills through TOEFL for Grade 12 Students of SMK Swasta HKBP Pematang Siantar Tamba, Dian Winda; Pardede, Ros Meylani Putri; Lubis, Hotnida Teresia; Gea, Ephy Cryday Yanti; Siahaan, Renita Clara; Herman, Herman; Purba, Anita; Tannuary, Arwin
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.v2i3.680

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This socialization activity aims to introduce and provide knowledge and insight to students at the SMK Swasta HKBP Pematang Siantar about the TOEFL test. The socialization activity regarding the introduction of TOEFL to vocational school students, was held on December 5, 2023. Participants in this socialization activity were 12 grade vocational school students totaling 20 people. Participants gain new knowledge about the TOEFL test. There were three phases in conducting this socialization, namely preparation, implementation and evaluation. The results obtained from this socialization activity are, they know and understand what the TOEFL test is, types of questions in the TOEFL test, number of questions tested in the TOEFL test, duration and time for completing TOEFL questions, tips & tricks for studying TOEFL and also the importance of TOEFL test. This socialization can also increase student's motivation to study English more seriously. They can view the TOEFL exam as a challenge to overcome and as a first step towards success in their future academic and professional careers. From the results above it can be concluded that this activity gave a positive impact for the students in the future
The Effect of Crossword Puzzle Game Teaching Media to the Vocabulary Mastery of Seventh Grade Students of SMP Negeri 2 Siantar Siahaan, Sanggam; Siahaan, Mungkap Mangapul; Tamba, Dian Winda
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.v3i5.194

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This research investigates the impact of crossword puzzle game teaching media on the vocabulary mastery of seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Siantar. It utilizes Case's theory for crossword puzzles and Amin & Sumendap's theory for scramble games. Employing a quantitative research method with a quasi-experimental design, the study focused on seventh-grade students during the 2024/2025 academic year. The experimental group was taught using crossword puzzles, while the control group used scramble games. The results revealed that the experimental group had a higher mean score, with a pre-test score of 56.5 and a post-test score of 74.33. In comparison, the control group's pre-test mean was 51.83, which increased to 64.33 in the post-test. A t-test analysis showed a t-test value of 2.35, which is greater than the critical value of 1.67. Consequently, the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted, and the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected, indicating that the crossword puzzle game had a more significant effect on vocabulary mastery than the scramble game for seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Siantar.