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The Students’ Perception Toward TOEFL Test At SMA Negeri 2 Pematangsiantar Rumahorbo, Leta Denarosana; Damanik, Novry Yohanna; Hutahaean, Rossa Ito; Manurung, Novita Gresiana; Sianturi, Oktavianti; Sinaga, Yanti Kristina; Panggabean, Eva Saryati; HS, Sahat Renol; Sirait, Esti Marlina
Pengabdian Masyarakat Sumber Daya Unggul Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): Volume 2 Nomor 1 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.v2i1.358

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This study aims to assess the efficacy of an introductory TOEFL training program designed for high school students, focusing on improving linguistic competence and revealing the nuances of the TOEFL exam. The primary objective is to evaluate the impact of TOEFL introductory training on secondary school students' readiness for advanced studies. A quantitative descriptive approach was employed to evaluate the effectiveness of TOEFL introduction outreach activities. The study focused on female students in class XII Mia-4 at SMA N 2 PEMATANGSIANTAR. Data was collected through TOEFL introduction outreach activities, including reading test sheets, and analyzed quantitatively by counting correct and incorrect answers. The research instrument used was a reading test sheet prepared by the research team. The study involved three stages: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. The population for this study comprised all female students in class XII Mia-4 at SMA N 2 PEMATANGSIANTAR. The sample included 34 students who participated in TOEFL socialization activities on January 11, 2024. The TOEFL socialization activities conducted on January 11, 2024, at SMA N 2 Pematangsiantar resulted in positive outcomes. The self-introduction, TOEFL material presentation, and question-and-answer session were conducted smoothly, creating a friendly and interactive atmosphere. The findings from the reading test question sheets revealed that most students understood the TOEFL test, with 28 out of 34 successfully filling in the questionnaire with different answers. However, challenges included students' initial confusion about the material and a lack of understanding of the benefits of the TOEFL test. The presenter addressed these challenges by providing explanations and encouraging students to be more active in their studies to enhance their knowledge of the TOEFL test.
The Effect of Think Pair Share Teaching Model to The Reading Comprehension of Seventh Grade Students of SMP Negeri 12 Pematang Siantar in a Descriptive Text Hutahaean, Rossa Ito; Siahaan, Sanggam
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.v4i6.17072

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This study is about Language is a tool to communicate messages. Language one of the most important thing to communicate because with language we as a human can know the purpose of what people said. In Indonesian, English used as the second language. In order to use a language well, leaners should learn and master the rules of the language in order to know how to speak in the language correctly. Think Pair Share is a collaborative learning strategy where students work together to solve a problem or answer a question about assigned reading. The research will be conducted by using Quantitative. Quantitative research method can be interpreted as the research method that has a certain sample. According to Sugiyono (2012) quantitative research is the research which aims to determine the relationship between two or more variables. This research will use an experimental design to be aware of threasts to both of internal and external validity and consider these factors in the study. There is a pre-test and post-test to find out what ever the use of think pair share teaching model in a descriptive text. This research will be carried out at the SMP Negeri 12 Pematangsiantar at seventh grade, which is located at Jl. Sibolga ,No 25 Pematangsiantar, Sumatera Utara. This research will be carried out in the 2024/2025 academic year. The population of this research will be all the seventh grade of SMP Negeri 12 Pematangsiantar. The population in this study is all students seventh grade of SMP Negeri 12 Pematangsiantar for the academic year 2024/2025, which consists of 9 classes. The findings indicated that the Think Pair Share teaching model was more effective in improving students' understanding of descriptive texts compared to the question-answer model.