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Neni Afrida Sari Harahap
Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia
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Challenges Faced by Students in Authentic Speaking Assessment at SMA Swasta Santo Yoseph Medan Khaira Cisadeva Marpaung; Neni Afrida Sari Harahap
Invention: Journal Research and Education Studies Volume 7 Nomor 1 Maret 2026 | IN PRESS
Publisher : CV. PUSDIKRA MITRA JAYA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/invention.v7i1.3353

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This study investigates the challenges experienced by students in authentic assessment of speaking skills and examines how these challenges influence their speaking performance. Speaking is considered one of the most important yet difficult skills in English learning, especially when students are required to perform in real communication tasks. The study was conducted at SMA Swasta Santo Yoseph Medan, involving 32 students of class XI-4. A qualitative descriptive design was applied to explore students’ experiences in depth. The data were collected through questionnaire as the main instrument, supported by interviews and classroom observation to strengthen the findings. The data were analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that students face several major challenges, including anxiety, lack of confidence, difficulty in organizing ideas, limited vocabulary, and confusion about assessment criteria. These challenges significantly affect students’ speaking performance by causing hesitation, reducing fluency, and making their speech less clear. In addition, classroom environment and time limitation also contribute to students’ difficulties. However, support from teachers and classmates, as well as clear understanding of assessment criteria, can help improve students’ performance. Therefore, it is important for teachers to create a supportive learning environment and provide clear guidance to help students perform better in authentic speaking assessment.
The Affective and Cognitive Dimension: Evaluating Students’ Receptivity to Gamified Online Assesment Neni Afrida Sari Harahap; Steven Ooan Siregar
Invention: Journal Research and Education Studies Volume 7 Nomor 1 Maret 2026 | IN PRESS
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/invention.v7i1.3354

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This study aims to investigate students’ attitudes toward the use of gamified online quizzes as authentic assessment in learning descriptive writing at MTsN 2 Medan. The research focuses on the affective and cognitive dimensions of students’ receptivity to digital assessment tools. The data are collected from 10 students selected through purposive sampling, as they have prior experience using online quizzes in English learning. This study employs a qualitative descriptive design. The data are gathered using a structured questionnaire distributed through Google Forms, consisting of Likert-scale and open-ended questions. The data analysis applies qualitative procedures including data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing to identify patterns in students’ responses.The findings reveal that students show a generally positive attitude toward gamified online quizzes. In the affective dimension, most students feel motivated, excited, and more engagedcompared to traditional assessments. In the cognitive dimension, students believe that online quizzes help them understand descriptive text structures and language features more effectively, especially through immediate feedback. However, several challenges are identified, including internet instability and time pressure, which may influence students’ performance and confidence.The study implies that gamified online quizzes can serve as effective authentic assessment tools when supported by proper technical conditions. Teachers are encouraged to design flexible and meaningful digital assessments that balance engagement and accessibility to enhance students’ learning experiences.
Students' Perceptions of Performance-Based Authentic Assessment in Speaking Recount Text at SMA Swasta Bandung Medan Neni Afrida Sari Harahap; Yudhistira Aidil Fitrah
Invention: Journal Research and Education Studies Volume 7 Nomor 1 Maret 2026 | IN PRESS
Publisher : CV. PUSDIKRA MITRA JAYA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/invention.v7i1.3355

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This study aims to describe the implementation of performance-based authentic assessment in speaking recount text activities and analyze students' perceptions of this method. The research was conducted at SMA Swasta Bandung Medan, utilizing 10 student respondents as the primary data source. A quantitative descriptive design was applied, employing a survey method for data collection. Data were gathered through an 18-item Likert scale questionnaire distributed via Google Form. The collected data were analyzed utilizing descriptive statistics to calculate mean scores and percentages. The findings establish that storytelling of personal experiences is the dominant type of assessment utilized (100% frequency). Furthermore, students hold a 'Very Positive' overall perception of this assessment method, evidenced by a total mean score of 4.02 out of 5.00. The highest-rated indicator was the authenticity of the assessment (mean 4.17). The implications of this study confirm that performance-based authentic assessment is positively perceived and effectively supports student learning. However, the study also highlights crucial pedagogical and psychological implications, specifically the necessity for educators to actively manage student performance anxiety, mitigate classroom noise, and allocate adequate preparation time.
Co-Authors Khaira Cisadeva Marpaung Steven Ooan Siregar Yudhistira Aidil Fitrah