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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 Picture Series on Students' Reading Comprehension of The Eighth Grade Students at UPTD SMP Negeri 3 Pematangsiantar Pardede, Ros Meylani Putri; Rohana Sinaga, Asima; Maria Efipanias Manihuruk, Leonita; Anggita Ristia Damanik, Bernieke
Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research Vol. 4 No. 6 (2024): 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.v4i6.16316

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This research aimed to assess the effect of Picture Series on reading comprehension among eighth-grade students at UPTD SMP Negeri 3 Pematangsiantar, based on the theory by King and Stainley. A quantitative methodology was employed, focusing on the eighth-grade population for the academic year 2024/2025. The sample consisted of two classes: VIII-5 as the experimental group, which included 31 students taught using Picture Series, and VIII-6 as the control group, also with 31 students, who were taught using the Monothone strategy. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests. The experimental group had a mean pre-test score of 66.93, which increased to 82.74 in the post-test, while the control group improved from 63.70 to 72.09. The t-test result was 4.535, exceeding the t-table value of 1.671 at a 5% significance level. This led to the acceptance of the alternative hypothesis (Ha) and rejection of the null hypothesis (Ho), indicating that Picture Series significantly enhances reading comprehension among eighth-grade students at UPTD SMP Negeri 3 Pematangsiantar.