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Journal : English Language, Linguistics, and Culture International Journal (ELSTIC-IJ)

THE ANALYSIS OF ITEM DIFFICULTY AND DISCRIMINATION OF ENGLISH SUMMATIVE TEACHER MADE TEST (TMT) AT MAS MADANI PAO-PAO GOWA Nawir, Muhammad Syahruddin; Nur, Serliah; Abubakar, Multazam; Asmawati, Andi; Maemunah
elstic : english language linguistics culture Vol 3 No 2 (2023): Volume 3, Number 2, August 2023
Publisher : Univeristas Islam Negeri (UIN) Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/elstic-ij.v3i2.41502

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This research was aimed to find out the item difficulty and item discrimination power of English summative test for the second grade students at MAS Madani Pao-Pao Gowa. The researcher used descriptive quantitative method to desribe the item difficulty and discrimination of the items of English summative test. English summative final test used to test students registered as second-grade students at MAS Madani Pao-Pao Gowa in the academic years 2022-2023 was the subject of this study. The instruments documents in the form of test with 25 multiple-choice questions, student's answers, and an answer key. The result of this research, item difficulty is the easy category, there are 2 difficult items, 7 medium items, and 16 easy items. Meanwhile, item discrimination is the poor category, there are 0 excellent items, 0 good items, 0 sufficient items, 10 insufficient items, 15 poor items. Item difficulty and item discrimination are not equal so that it needs to be considered by the teacher when making questions. The items arranged are in accordance with the assessment for students' understanding and abilities. This research to hopes could be highly beneficial to other academics as a reference for future research on similar topics, and may support teachers in their efforts to design and maintain a good test that measures students' true abilities.
THE STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN LEARNING ENGLISH AT SMP 1 CAMPALAGIAN Asmawati, Andi; Mardiana; D., Ahmad Nur Safaat
elstic : english language linguistics culture Vol 3 No 1 (2023): Volume 3, Number 1, April 2023
Publisher : Univeristas Islam Negeri (UIN) Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/elstic-ij.v3i1.43008

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This research intended to assess the English-learning motivation of SMP 1 Campalagian, Polman students. This research collected data on 131 individuals out of a total population of 196 students using the Slovin approach and proportionate random sampling. To meet the study aims, the researcher used a quantitative technique with a survey design. The instrument presented to students was a questionnaire designed to measure their motivation to study English. With an average score of 77, students in class VIII of SMP 1 Campalagian demonstrated a strong degree of desire to study English. Student motivation at SMP 1 Campalagian has a high level, and instrumental motivation is higher than integrative motivation with an instrumental motivation score of 39 and integrative motivation 38. The researcher drew the conclusion that the alternative hypothesis was supported by the data and that the null hypothesis was not. This meant that the desire to study English in SMP 1 Campalagian was high, particularly in class eight. The researcher advised the teachers that in order to achieve the intended learning outcomes, instrumental and integrative motivation play a crucial part in the process of learning English student.