Educational Journal
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): AGUSTUS-OKTOBER

Analisis dan Evaluasi Pengerjaan Soal TOEFL “Structure and Written Expression”

Muhammad Syar’i Ramadhoni (Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya)
Helmi (Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya)
Wahdinah (Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya)
Meilinda Salsabila Mawaddah (Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya)
Muhammad Indra Saputra (Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Oct 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze and evaluate the process and results of completing the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) items in the Structure and Written Expression section. The primary focus is to identify the types of errors most frequently made by test-takers, the patterns of difficulties encountered, and the factors influencing their performance in this section.The research employed a mixed-methods approach, involving a quantitative analysis of test answer data and an in-depth qualitative analysis. The qualitative analysis was conducted through structured interviews to directly explore test-takers' thoughts, completion strategies, and perceptions of difficulty. Additionally, observation of the test-taking process and document analysis of the test results were performed to complement the data. Quantitative analysis results indicate that participants predominantly make errors on specific topics, such as subject-verb agreement and parallel sentence structure. Meanwhile, the qualitative analysis from the interviews reveals that a lack of deep understanding of formal grammar and time constraints are significant obstacles affecting their performance. This evaluation concludes that a learning strategy more focused on syntactic rules and academic writing principles is necessary to enhance the participants' competence in the TOEFL Structure and Written Expression section. The findings of this research are expected to provide practical input for educators and test material developers.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

edu

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Subject

Education Other

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Dedicated to the dissemination of high-quality research in the field of education. It focuses on studies related to teaching and learning processes, curriculum development, educational environments, teacher education, educational technology, and education development at various levels. The journal ...