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Socialization in Improving the Quality of English Teaching at SMA Negeri 3 Pematangsiantar: A Case Study on TOEFL Pakpahan, Surya Ningsih; Situmorang, Gracela Emylia; Sidabutar, Yohana Anggita; Gultom, Destri Yani Puspita Sari; Rajagukguk, Mutiara; Sinaga, Yanti Kristina; Sinurat, Bloner; Munthe, Melda Veby Ristella
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.v2i2.356

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This socialization activity aims to introduce and provide knowledge and insight to students at the SMA Negeri 3 Pematangsiantar about the TOEFL test. The socialization activity regarding the introduction of TOEFL to vocational school students, was held on January 18, 2024. Participants in this socialization activity were 11 grade vocational school students totaling 31 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 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 Student Team-Achievement Division (STAD) Technique On The Students’ Speaking Ability Of Grade Eight Of SMP Negeri 2 Pematangsiantar Situmorang, Gracela Emylia; Napitupulu, Selviana; Siahaan, Basar Lolo
Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research Vol. 5 No. 2 (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.v5i2.18651

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This research was carried out to find out whether the affect of Student Team-Achievement Division Technique on students’ comprehension in speaking ability at grade VIII of SMP Negeri 2 Pematangsiantar. The research methodology used in this research was a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental. The population of this research was grade VIII of SMP Negeri 2 Pematangsiantar in the academic year 2023/2024. The researcher took two classes as the sample. The samples were VIII-10 as experimental group consisted of 32 students and VIII-11 as control group consisted of 32 students. The experimental group was taught by student team-achievement division technique meanwhile control group was taught by conventional technique. The data were obtained by using pre-test and post-test given to both groups. The experimental class mean score on the pre-test was 44,40 and the mean score of control class was 58,40. On the other hand, the mean of variabe in experimental class on post-test was 74,93, while the mean score of control class on post-test was 66,56. To acquire data, the researcher used test as instrument. The result of t-test was 9,885 which was higher than t-table at 5% of level significance (1,670). The result of significance value indicates that alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted, while the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected. It meant that there was significant effect by using Student Team-Achievement Division Technique at Grade Eight of SMP Negeri 2 Pematangsiantar.