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An Analysis of Tenth Grade Students’ Reading Comprehension Ability in Procedure Texts Zulkarnain Aimet; Yessy Marzona; Sherly Franchisca
JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN Vol 3 No 4 (2025): JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60041/jap.v3i4.434

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Reading skills are one of the basic skills that students must know. The researcher found problems for students in learning to read texts, especially learning to read in procedural texts. There are some students who are less able to read the text, through this problem the researcher tried to evaluate students' reading skills by reading procedural texts in class X of SMA Ekasakti Padang. Many problems were found during the observation process, including: students still have difficulty in reading procedural texts. Students cannot develop their ideas in reading procedural texts, should not have enough vocabulary, and also cannot read the correct sentences, students are lacking in pronouncing their words and vocabulary. The purpose of this study was to determine the reading comprehension of procedural texts. This research method was descriptive qualitative. hasil penilaian tes kemampuan membaca, diketahui bahwa kemampuan siswa dalam skill Judul sang tinggi (52,9), kemampuan siswa dalam Tujuan tinggi (29,4%), kemampuan siswa dalam Bahan dan peralatan tinggi (35,2%), kemampuan siswa dalam Langkah-Langkah Tinggi (17,6%). Melalui hasil penelitian tersebut, peneliti menyimpulkan bahwa skor pemahaman siswa adalah 41,47. Angka ini menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan membaca siswa dalam teks prosedural adalah tinggi.
An Analysis Of Students' Ability In Writing Generic Structure Of Recount Text Novita Yulianti; Yessy Marzona; Lailatul Husna
JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN Vol 3 No 4 (2025): JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60041/jap.v3i4.435

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In English lessons, writing ability is one of the challenges for students. Analyzing students' abilities is the key to developing effective methods, especially in writing recount texts based on their generic structure. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to analyze students' abilities in writing recount texts based on their generic structure. This study uses a descriptive method with a quantitative design. In this study, the researcher also used cluster random sampling in two classes, namely class X DPIB 1 and DPIB 2. Then the researcher chose one of the two classes, namely class X DPIB 1, which consisted of 25 students. Data were collected through a writing test. In conclusion, the results of the study showed that most students had moderate writing abilities, with a score of 56% in the writing component. Although they performed well in the orientation section, they struggled in the event section, lacking details and proper sequence. Overall, their ability in writing recount texts based on generic structure was classified as good, with a score of 3.28.
Students’ Perception through TIKTOK Video in Writing Procedure Text at Second Grade of SMKN 6 Padang Mitra Reflia; Yessy Marzona; Widya Juli Astria
JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN Vol 4 No 1 (2026): JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60041/jap.v4i1.362

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The purpose of this research was to identify the students’ perception through TikTok video in writing procedure text at second grade of SMKN 6 Padang. The students have three problems, some students were lazy to learn English, monotonous learning supported by books, many students lack of interested in writing procedure text. The sample of the data in this study was students of class culinary department at second grade of SMKN 6 Padang. The method in this study was descriptive qualitative research. The population was 32 students and the sample consists of total sample students. The data were obtained from the questionnaire, The researcher gave 20 items of statement which was from three indicators (title, material, step). Researcher used likert scale to data analysis. Based on the results of the questionnaire given, the researchers found that the students’ perception through TikTok video in writing procedure text at second grade of SMKN 6 Padang are in the strongly category with a percentage of 65.5%. It was indicated by the scientific fact that, in terms of titles 76.58% In terms of material, 75.84% students have a positive perception. Addition, 78.55% students had a positive perception of the step. The researcher concluded that students’ perception through TikTok video in writing procedure text was positive.
An Analysis of Students’ Speaking Ability in Performing as Hotel Receptionist at Phase E Hospitality Department in SMK Negeri 6 Padang Tama Mutia Anisya; Feby Meuthia Yusuf; Yessy Marzona
JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN Vol 4 No 1 (2026): JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60041/jap.v4i1.364

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The research was to find out the students’ ability and students difficulties in performing hotel receptionist. This research was conducted at phase E Hospitality Department in SMK Negeri 6 Padang, the academic year 2023/2024. The students had three problems, there were lack of pronunciation, lack of grammar, and lack vocabulary. Based on those problems, the researcher analyzed students’ speaking ability in performing as hotel receptionist at Phase E Hospitality Department in SMK Negeri 6 Padang. The method of the research used is descriptive research. The population was 108 students from 3 classes, which are X PH 1, X PH 2, and X PH 3. In this case, X PH 3 was chosen as the research sample that consists of 36 students and the researcher used a sample random sampling technique. The research instrument used was a speaking test. In data collection technique the opportunity to perform as hotel receptionist in front of the class, while the data analysis technique is carried out by using speaking indicators. Based on the result to speaking test the researcher found that of the 28 of 36 are students present during the research process because 8 are students permission for its own reasons was and the researcher to find that the average of students has a moderate speaking ability indication of 60% in class X PH 3. Through these result find students difficulties in speaking, they are miss pronunciation, mastering grammar, and vocabulary. The researcher concluded the students speaking ability in performing as hotel receptionist was moderate.
An Analysis of Students’ Skill in Writing Announcement Text at SMA Ekasakti Padang Yesi Handriani; Yessy Marzona; Lailatul Husna
JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN Vol 4 No 1 (2026): JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60041/jap.v4i1.365

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This study aims to analyze students’ skills in writing announcement texts at SMA Ekasakti Padang. This research employed a descriptive quantitative method. The population of the study consisted of tenth-grade students of SMA Ekasakti Padang, and the sample was selected through random sampling. The instrument used was a writing test requiring students to compose an announcement text. The data were analyzed using a scoring rubric covering content, organization, vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics. The results show that students’ overall writing skill was at a moderate level. Students performed relatively well in content and organization, but they experienced difficulties in grammar and vocabulary. These findings indicate the need for more intensive writing practice and teacher feedback to improve students’ writing skills in announcement texts.
Students’ Speaking Ability Through Information Gap Activities At XI SMA Ekasakti Padang Cut Natasya Hasany; Feby Meuthia Yusuf; Yessy Marzona
JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN Vol 4 No 2 (2026): JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60041/jap.v4i2.422

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This study aims to analyze students' speaking ability through the use of the Information Gap technique in grade XI IPA students of SMA Ekasakti Padang. The background of this study is based on the fact that many students still experience difficulties in speaking English due to the fear of making mistakes and the lack of effective teaching strategies. This study focused on determining students' speaking ability using the Information Gap technique, identifying its strengths and weaknesses, and understanding the problems faced by students when speaking. The method used was descriptive with a quantitative approach, with a population of nine students, but only six took the speaking test due to health problems. Data were collected through speaking tests and analyzed using average and percentage formulas. The results showed that students' speaking ability through the Information Gap technique was classified as good with an average score of 75, although the main obstacle faced by students lay in the aspect of speaking fluency which obtained the lowest score compared to other aspects.
An Analysis Of Students’ Difficulties In Speaking English Through Conversation Nurcahaya Citra Resmi Gulo; Feby Meuthia Yusuf; Yessy Marzona
JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN Vol 4 No 2 (2026): JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60041/jap.v4i2.425

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This study aims to analyze students' difficulties in speaking English through conversation at Ekasakti High School, Padang. Speaking is a very important language skill in supporting communication; however, many students still experience difficulties in expressing ideas orally in English. This study used a descriptive research design. The study population was all nine grade XI IPS students at Ekasakti High School, Padang, and all of them were used as a sample (total sampling). The research instrument was a speaking test in the form of an English conversation on the topic "Environmental Cleanliness". The assessment of students' speaking ability was based on five components: comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and fluency. Data were analyzed using average scores and percentages. The results showed that the average score of students' speaking ability was 56.6%, which is categorized as moderate. The main difficulties faced by students were limited vocabulary, pronunciation errors, and anxiety when speaking.
An Analysis Of Students Speaking Skill In Presenting Procedure Text Siti Qaulan Layyina; Yessy Marzona; Sherly Franchisca
JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN Vol 3 No 4 (2025): JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60041/jap.v3i4.436

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This research was due to several speaking problems faced grade X students at SMKN 6 Padang in their English class, particularly in presenting procedure texts. The research employed a descriptive method with a population of 100 tenth-grade Culinary students, from which one class (X KUL 3, consisting of 30 students) was selected through cluster random sampling. Data were collected using a speaking test where students presented procedure texts they had created, and their performances were evaluated using a standardized speaking rubric. The findings showed that most students’ speaking ability in class X KUL 3 was categorized as moderate, with a mean score of 61.4. Despite this, several difficulties were still evident, especially in pronunciation and fluency, which affected 83.3% of the students. Other challenges included limited vocabulary and low interest in learning English. Overall, the results highlight the need for greater support in enhancing students’ speaking performance, particularly in overcoming pronunciation and fluency problems to help them achieve more advanced levels of proficiency.
A Study of Students’ Storytelling Ability in Narrative Text at SMKN 1 Painan Maiziko; Yessy Marzona; Sherly Franchisca
JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN Vol 4 No 2 (2026): JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60041/jap.v4i2.437

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The objective of this research was to find out the students’ ability and student difficulties in story telling of narrative text. This research was conducted at SMKN 1 Painan, the academic year 2024/2025. The researcher conducted this research based on the finding in the classroom. Many students were not able to speak well in the teaching and learning activities in the classroom. The research used descriptive method. The population in this research was 39 students first grade of SMKN 1 Painan, namely X AKT I and X AKT II. the sample, the researcher used cluster random sampling teqnique and X AKT 1 was selected as a sample with a total of 20 students. The instrument of this research was speaking test. In collecting the data, the researcher used an oral test to know the student’s speaking skill in story telling of narrative text and researcher recorded the stude nt’s speaking performance in order to know how there is speaking ability in story telling of narrative text.
An Analysis of Students’ Listening Skill through Podcast at Tenth Grade of SMK Negeri 6 Padang Prinanda Tito Ramadhan; Elda Martha Suri; Yessy Marzona
JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN Vol 4 No 2 (2026): JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60041/jap.v4i2.438

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Podcast is an online media that provides content for listeners around the world. The purpose of this research was to determine the level of students listening skill and the difficulties for students in listening through podcast. The research that used descriptive method had a population of 134 people with Class X Fashion Design Department 2 that consisted of 33 students. The research instrument was a written test in 20 questions format and a podcast provided by the researcher in 30 minutes time period. This research used the rubric score that was adopted from Highline College Writing and score classification by Arikunto. This research also used 2 ways to analyze the data: mean and percentage. The results of the research stated that the average score of students in listening test was 67.67 and the lowest score in aspects of listening was to respond with 17.71%. In conclusion, all students in the class had a high level of listening and the most difficult aspect of listening for students to do was to respond.
Co-Authors Cut Natasya Hasany Elda Martha Suri Feby Meuthia Yusuf Lailatul Husna Maiziko Mitra Reflia Novita Yulianti Nurcahaya Citra Resmi Gulo Prinanda Tito Ramadhan Sherly Franchisca Siti Qaulan Layyina Tama Mutia Anisya Widya Juli Astria Yesi Handriani Zulkarnain Aimet