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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BAAMBOOZLE MEDIA ON STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION AT GRADE IX OF SMP NEGERI 5 PEMATANGSIANTAR Lusia Pebriyani Silaban; Leonita M.E. Manihuruk; Basar Lolo Siahaan; Irene Adryani Nababan
International Journal of Social Science, Educational, Economics, Agriculture Research and Technology (IJSET) Vol. 4 No. 10 (2025): SEPTEMBER
Publisher : RADJA PUBLIKA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54443/ijset.v4i10.1127

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This research aimed to find out the effect of applying the Discovery Learning method on students’ reading comprehension achievement at SMA Negeri 1 Loura in the academic year 2022/2023. The study applied a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design. The population was all the students of class XI IPA, and the sample consisted of two classes: class XI IPA 1 as the experimental group and class XI IPA 2 as the control group. The instrument used was a reading comprehension test in the form of multiple-choice questions. Data were collected through a pre-test, treatment, and post-test. The validity and reliability of the instrument were tested before its use. Data analysis was carried out using statistical calculations, including the t-test formula, to compare the mean scores of the experimental and control groups. The results of the research showed that the mean score of the experimental group after treatment was significantly higher than that of the control group. The statistical analysis confirmed that the application of the Discovery Learning method had a positive effect on improving students’ reading comprehension achievement. In conclusion, the Discovery Learning method can be considered an effective teaching strategy in enhancing students’ reading comprehension, and it is recommended for English teachers to implement this method in the classroom.
THE APPLICATION OF SCAFFOLDING TECHNIQUES IN WRITING ABILITY OF ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS AT SMA NEGERI 1 SIANTAR Dwi Fitria Anggraini; Leonita M.E. Manihuruk; Irene Adryani Nababan
International Journal of Social Science, Educational, Economics, Agriculture Research and Technology (IJSET) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): DECEMBER - ON PROGRESS
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54443/ijset.v5i1.1366

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Writing is one of the essential skills in English learning, yet many students face difficulties in generating ideas, organizing arguments, and applying appropriate linguistic features when composing analytical exposition texts. This study aims to investigate the effect of scaffolding techniques on the writing ability of eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Siantar. A quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design was employed, involving two groups: an experimental class taught using scaffolding techniques and a control class taught using conventional methods. Both groups completed a pre-test and post-test to measure their writing performance. The findings show that the experimental group experienced a significant improvement, with the mean score increasing from 50.50 to 82.74, while the control group increased from 50.71 to 72.12. The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test and Mann-Whitney U Test revealed a significant difference between the two groups, with Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) = 0.000, indicating that scaffolding had a positive and statistically significant effect. These results suggest that scaffolding through modeling, guided practice, feedback, and gradual release helps students better understand text structure, develop ideas, and apply appropriate language features. Therefore, scaffolding techniques are effective in enhancing students’ writing ability, particularly in composing analytical exposition texts.