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Effective Strategy of TOEFL Socialization for Students at SMK HKBP Pematangsiantar: Preparing Their Academic and Professional Future Nainggolan, Lonatasya Sevari; Sihaloho, Damaris; Sinaga, Miranda; Simanjuntak, Yeni; Saragih, Ria Angelina; Sinaga, Yanti Kristina; Panjaitan, Muktar Bahruddin; Br Sinaga, Juli Antasari
Pengabdian Masyarakat Sumber Daya Unggul Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Volume 2 Nomor 2 Tahun 2024
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Publikasi Ilmiah, Yayasan Almahmudi Bin Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37985/pmsdu.v2i2.355

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Community service (PKM) is an activity that provides knowledge and skills to the community. The aim of this socialization activity is to introduce and provide knowledge and insight to HKBP Pematangsiantar Vocational School students about the TOEFL test. On December 6, 2023, 23 class XI TKR-1 students took the TOEFL test. To carry out this socialization, there are three stages: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. The socialization material presented is about how to get to know Toefl, the purpose of Toefl, the use of Toefl, and displays several examples of Toefl questions. The students of Class In addition, this socialization can increase students' desire to learn English more seriously. The results of the implementation of the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) socialization provide participants with knowledge, understanding, and encouragement to take it. This shows how important the TOEFL is and how it should be administered to prepare students for their academic and professional futures.
The Effect of Powtoon Media for Teaching Writing Descriptive Text at Seventh Grade of SMP Swata Cinta Rakyat 3 Pematangsiantar Saragih, Ria Angelina; Damanik, Bernieke Anggita Ristia; Sinaga, Asima Rohana
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.v4i6.16863

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This research investigates the use of Powtoon as a teaching media to enhance students' writing skills in descriptive text. The primary objective is to assess the impact of Powtoon on students' writing abilities. It is posited that Powtoon serves as a powerful tool for classroom engagement. The study employs a quasi-experimental design involving two classes: the experimental group utilizing Powtoon media and the control group relying on conventional teaching methods. The sample consisted of 50 students, with 25 in class VII-2 as the experimental group and 25 in class VII-3 as the control group. Data collection involved writing tests administered before (pre-test) and after (post-test) the intervention. The research utilized Brown’s writing assessment rubric, focusing on aspects such as identification and description. The findings revealed that the mean score for the experimental group increased from 41 in the pre-test to 77.8 in the post-test, while the control group showed a rise from 35.8 in the pre-test to 68.8 in the post-test. The t-test result was 2.52, indicating a significant improvement in the writing skills of students who used Powtoon media compared to those in the control group. These results support the hypothesis that Powtoon media significantly enhances writing skills among seventh-grade students at SMP Swasta Cinta Rakyat 3 Pematangsiantar. The research recommends that educators consider integrating digital platforms like Powtoon into language learning and suggests further exploration of its applications in educational settings.