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AN ANALYSIS WASHBACK AUTHORITY OF STANDARDIZED EDUCATIONAL TESTS ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTIONS Indrawati, Lala Nining; Agustina, Yulia; Arfah, Hajriana; Usuluddin
English Language Teaching Methodology Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): English Language Teaching Method
Publisher : FKIP Unismuh Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56983/eltm.v4i3.1627

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Standardized evaluations are a widely used tool in education and assessment. These evaluations are carefully designed to present uniform questions and instructions to all participants, ensuring consistent measurement of a student’s knowledge or skills in a specific area. They play a crucial role in assessing and enhancing students’ proficiency in the English language. Hence The purpose of this study is to examine the washback effect of standardized testing in the English language subject. The researcher employed a descriptive qualitative method, utilizing a sample of 10 eighth-semester students majoring in English and 3 lecturers at Hamzanwadi University. The sampling technique used was random sampling, while data collection methods included observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings of this study reveal that standardized tests have a significant impact on the teaching and learning process. These tests often create pressure for both students and teachers, which can lead to stress and anxiety during examinations. Additionally, they can inhibit creativity in teaching methods and result in students struggling to understand the material. Consequently, students may become focused solely on passing exams rather than genuinely comprehending the subject matter. Further elaboration on these points is discussed in detail in the following discussion section
The Implemention of Describing Pictures Strategy in Improving Students Speaking on the Desciriptive Text Ability in SMP Abbasyiah NW Jerua Zulsapikri, Wiranto; Usuluddin; Yusri, Ahmad; Fikni, Zahratul
Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research Vol. 4 No. 5 (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.v4i5.15268

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This research aims to determine the effect of using image media on students' learning and English speaking skills. This research was carried out at Abbasyiah NW Jerua Middle School, West Sakra District, East Lombok Regency. This research uses quantitative research, applying pre-experimental research to determine the speaking abilities of Abbasyiah NW Jerua Middle School students. To determine students' abilities, researchers used pre and post-tests. The test aims to measure students' ability to speak before and after being given treatment. The research results show an increase in student learning outcomes through the use of image media. This can be seen from the increase in pretest-posttest results given before and after treatment. From the results of the pretest and posttest carried out on students, the average score was 46.39 for the pretest and 91.39 for the posttest. And the results of the hypothesis test show that the hypothesis that has been formulated is accepted (Ho is accepted, while Ha is rejected) which means there is a significant difference in the use of image media in improving students' speaking skills in the English learning outcomes of Abbasyiah NW Jerua Middle School students.