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Sustainable Assessment in Improving English Proficiency Sinaga, Reza Sanjaya; Sagala, Sepriyana; Silalahi, Dumaris E
Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research Vol. 5 No. 1 (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.v5i1.17830

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Sustainable assessment plays a crucial role in enhancing student learning and improving English proficiency. However, the effectiveness of these practices in real-world classroom settings often remains under-explored. This study aims to investigate the perceptions and experiences of eighth-grade students regarding the implementation of sustainable assessment in English language learning at UPTD SMP Negeri 1 Pematangsiantar. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, involving data collection through student questionnaires. The findings revealed varying levels of student satisfaction with the current assessment practices, with a preference for written tests and a desire for more diverse and engaging assessment methods. These findings highlight the importance of aligning assessment practices with diverse learning styles, providing timely and constructive feedback, and incorporating more authentic and engaging assessment tasks to optimize student learning and improve English proficiency.
Students’ Perception of Using Reciprocal Teaching on Reading Comprehension of 9th Grade Students at SMP N 1 Pematangsiantar Purba, Christian Neni; Manihuruk, Leonita Maria Efipanias; Sagala, Sepriyana; Damanik, Bernieke Anggita Ristia; Marpaung, Tiarma Intan
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 5 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i5.1441

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This research aims to analyse students’ perceptions of the use of Reciprocal Teaching strategy in inferential level reading comprehension based on narrative text in 9th grade students at SMP N 1 Pematangsiantar. This research uses a descriptive quantitative approach using a closed questionnaire with a 4-point Likert scale. The sample is 32 students of grade IX.9 selected through a purposive sampling. Data were analysed using SPSS version 21. The results showed that overall, students’ perceptions of the application of Reciprocal Teaching were in the agree category with an average percentage of 83%. Specifically, the cognitive aspect obtained 84%, the affective aspect 85%, and the behavioural aspect 80%. These findings indicate that Reciprocal Teaching not only helps students understand texts both literally and inferentially but also increases motivation, interest, and active participation in reading activities. Therefore, this strategy can be recommended as an effective alternative in teaching reading comprehension of narrative text at the junior high school level.