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THE USE OF SOCRATIVE APPLICATION IN WRITTEN TEST AT MEC ENGLISH SYARIAH BANJARMASIN
AN UNDERGRADUATE THESIS
Presented to
Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training in partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the degree of Sarjana Pendidikan in English Language Education
by:
Ade Suniya Wahda 1501240466
ANTASARI STATE ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF TARBIYAH AND TEACHER TRAINING
ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT BANJARMASIN
2019
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v ABSTRACT
Ade Suniya Wahda. 2019. The Use of Socrative Application in Written Test at MEC English Syariah Banjarmasin. Thesis. English Education Department, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, Antasari State Islamic University.
Advisors : (I) Rahmila Murtiana, SS, MA, (II) Afifah Linda Sari, M.Pd.
Keywords: Application, MEC, Socrative, Written Test
This study aims to describe the use of Socrative application and to find out the members' responses of the use of Socrative application in written test at MEC English Syariah Banjarmasin. In this case researcher uses descriptive qualitative that describe the state of data in the form of sentences or descriptions that is clear.
The subjects in this study were trainers and members. Data collection techniques used in this study were questionnaire, interview, and documentation. The results of this study are Socrative in written test application used by trainers and members. The trainer makes a number of questions related to the material that have studied and members answer the question on their smartphone using Socrative application. The response of members using socrative application is easier to answer test without carrying stationaries and so on. They are easy to answer because the questions are related to the material taught while learning.
They have a suggestion regarding this activity that it would be better if the results of the written test are displayed in detail with numbers. They also gave a response that Socrative had problems if the internet network was unstable. However, during several seasons of written tests using this application, most of them were answered smoothly because at MEC provided free Wi-Fi or hotspot. So, from the results obtained on average they like Socrative because it is more effective and efficient in terms of time energy and tools.
vi ABSTRAK
Ade Suniya Wahda. 2019. The Use of Socrative Application in Written Test at MEC English Syariah Banjarmasin. Skripsi. Jurusan Tadris Bahasa Inggris., Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Keguruan, UIN Antasari Banjarmasin. Dosen Pembimbing : (I) Rahmila Murtiana, SS, MA, (II) Afifah Linda Sari, M.Pd.
Keywords: Application, MEC, Socrative, Written Test
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan penggunaan aplikasi Socrative dan mengetahui tanggapan member terhadap penggunaan aplikasi Socrative pada written test di MEC English Syariah Banjarmasin. Dalam hal ini penulis menggunakan teknik dekriptif kualitatif yaitu menggambarkan keadaan data kedalam bentuk kalimat atau uraian agar terlihat jelas. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah trainer and members. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuisioner, interview, dan dokumentasi.
Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah aplikasi Socrative digunakan oleh trainer dan member. Trainer membuat beberapa pertanyaan yang berkaitan dengan materi yang telah dipelajari dan member akan menjawab soal tersebut pada smartphone mereka menggunakan aplikasi Socrative. Adapun tanggapan member dalam penggunaan aplikasi Socrative yaitu lebih mudah dalam menjawab tanpa membawa alat tulis dan sebagainya. Mereka juga mudah dijawab karena pertanyaan terkait dengan materi yang diajarkan saat pembelajaran. Mereka memberikan saran mengenai kegiatan ini bahwa akan lebih baik jika hasil written test ditampilkan secara rinci dengan angka. Mereka juga memberikan tanggapan bahwa Socrative ini memiliki masalah jika jaringan internet tidak stabil. Namun, selama beberapa sesi written test menggunakan aplikasi ini, kebanyakan dari mereka menjawab pertanyaan dengan lancar tanpa gangguan jaringan, karena di MEC telah disediakan Wi-Fi gratis atau hotspot. Sehingga dari hasil yang didapat kebanyakan dari mereka menyukai menggunakan aplikasi socrative karena lebih efektif dan efisien dalam hal energi dan alat waktu.
vii MOTTO
What is coming is better than what is gone.
Do something. Miracle happen (Ade S. Wahda)
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There will never be hope for people who do not want to try (Louis C. Makaampoh)
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Success is a struggle from failure after failure without losing enthusiasm (Winston S. Churchill)
viii DEDICATION I dedicate this thesis for:
1. My beloved parents, Drs. H. Heryadi Hamdi, S.Pd.I M.Pd.I and Dra. Hj.
Wahidah, M.H.I who always give me endless love, supports in mentally, spiritually, and materially during the time of study and the process of making this thesis.
2. My lovely big brother, Adi Wahyu Ilhami, S.H.I., M.H has been always blessed for the laughs and happiness. He is such life amusement for me.
3. My lovely LDI 2015 of English Education, thank you for all the happiness, madness, and adventures we have been through along these four years.
4. My lovely girls BDR, Mudah, Minah, Dina, Uyuy and Iyah thank you for the motivation and pressure given to quickly complete this thesis.
5. My family in KKN Pangkalan Sari 2018, Fatimah, Minah, Idris and Madan thank you for the togetherness and madness two month experiences that I have never done before in my life.
6. My goofiesfriends Rizky, Wulan, Laila, Iqbal, Alvio, Desi, and Baitun thank you for the togetherness, madness, and keep optimizing to be successful.
7. All of my friends who have given me supports and love for completing my study.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
ميحرلا نمحرلا الله مسب
ِِّب َر ِللهِ ُدْمَحْلَا ِهِلَا ىَلَع َو ٍدَّمَحُم اَنِدِِّيَس َنْيِلَس ْرُمْلا َو ِءاَيِبْنَلأْا ِف َرْشَأ ىَلَع ُمَلاَّسلا َو ُةَلاَّصلا َو ،َنْيِمَلاَعْلا
ِهِبَحْصَا َو
ُدْعَب اَّمَأ . َنْيِعَمْجَأ
Praise to Allah the Almighty who has been giving me guidance till the writer finished this thesis entitle “The Use of Socrative Application in Written Test at MEC English Syariah Banjarmasin. Peace and salutation always be upon Prophet Muhammad P.B.U.H and all his friends who struggle for Allah.
The writer like to express appreciation and gratitude to:
1. Prof. Dr. H. Juairiah, M.Pd as the Dean of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training of Antasari State Islamic University and all his staff for their help in the Administrative matters.
2. Nani Hizriani, M.A, as the Head of English Education Department for the assistance and motivation.
3. My academic advisor, Dr. Hj. Nida Mufidah, M.Pd, for the guidance and encouragement.
4. My thesis advisors, Rahmila Murtiana, SS, M.A, as the advisor of content and reseacrh methods for the advice, helps, suggestion and correction.
5. Afifah Linda Sari, M.Pd, as the advisor of language and writing techniques for the advice, helps, suggestion, and correction.
6. All lecturers and assistants in Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training for the priceless knowledge.
Finally, the writer hopes that this research will be useful for the next researchers. The writer admits that this research paper is not perfect yet.
Therefore, suggestion will be expected to make it better.
Banjarmasin, September 1st 2019
Writer
x CONTENTS
Page COVER PAGE
LOGO PAGE
TITLE PAGE ... i
APPROVAL ... ii
VALIDATION ... iii
STATEMENT OF AUTHENTICITY ... iv
ABSTRACT ... v
ABSTRAK ... vi
MOTTO ... vii
DEDICATION ... viii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ... ix
CONTENTS ... x
LIST OF FIGURES ... xiii
LIST OF APPENDICES ... xiv
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION A. Background of Study ... 1
B. Research of Questions ... 7
C. Objectives of Research ... 7
D. Significance of Study ... 8
E. Definition of Key Terms ... 8
xi CHAPTER II: THEORETICAL REVIEW
A. Media... 10
1. Definition of Media ... 10
2. The Benefits and Functions of Media ... 11
B. Media Technology ... 12
1. Definition of Media Technology ... 12
2. The Kinds of Media Technology ... 14
3. Teaching Media ... 15
C. Socrative Application ... 16
1. Definition of Socrative Application ... 16
2. The Use of Socrative Application ... 19
D. Test ... 28
1. Definition of Test ... 28
2. The Function of Test ... 29
3. Types of Test ... 31
4. Categories of Good Test... 34
E. Written Test ... 37
1. Definition of Written Test ... 37
2. Types of Written Test... 38
3. Basics of Organizing Written Test ... 44
F. Previous Study ... 45
xii CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHOD
A. Research Design ... 52
B. Research Setting ... 53
C. Subject and Object of Research ... 54
D. Data ... 54
E. Technique of Data Collection ... 56
F. Data Analysis ... 58
CHAPTER IV: FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION A. Findings ... 62
1. The Socrative Application is Used in Written Test ... 62
2. The Members’ Responses Toward The Use of Socrative Application in Written Test ... 81
B. Discussion ... 89
CHAPTER V: CLOSURE A. Conclusion ... 93
B. Suggestion ... 95
REFERENCES APPENDICES
CURRICULUM VITAE
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LIST OF FIGURES
1. Figure 2.1 : Socrative Page ... 20
2. Figure 2.2 : Make Accont ... 20
3. Figure 2.3 : Class Name ... 21
4. Figure 2.4 : Create Quiz ... 21
5. Figure 2.5 : Add Question ... 22
6. Figure 2.6 : Make Question ... 22
7. Figure 2.7 : Home Page ... 23
8. Figure 2.8 : Drop-Down Menu ... 23
9. Figure 2.9: Spaceships Racing ... 24
10. Figure 2.10: Students Room Name ... 24
11. Figure 2.11: Student Nam ... 25
12. Figure 2.12: Question ... 25
13. Figure 2.13: View Chart ... 26
14. Figure 2.14: Import Quiz ... 26
15. Figure 2.15: Share Quiz ... 27
16. Figure 4.1 Types Of Question ... 64
17. Figure 4.2: Socrative Teacher ... 68
18. Figure 4.3 : Create Quiz ... 69
19. Figure 4.4: Multiple Choice Question ... 70
20. Figure 4.5: True False Question ... 71
21. Figure 4.6: Short Answer Question ... 71
22. Figure 4.7: Save Quiz ... 72
23. Figure 4.8: Launch Quiz ... 73
24. Figure 4.9: Delivery Method ... 74
25. Figure 4.10: Setting Of Method ... 75
26. Figure 4.11: Result ... 76
27. Figure 2.12: Socrative Student ... 78
28. Figure 4.13: Answer Question ... 79
29. Figure 4.14: Finish Quiz ... 79
30. Figure 4.15: General Knowledge Aspect... 82
31. Figure 4.16: Like or Dislike Aspect ... 83
32. Figure 4.17: Material and Score Aspect ... 84
33. Figure 4.18: Listening Section Aspect... 86
34. Figure 4.19: Members’ Difficulties Aspect ... 87
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LIST OF APPENDICES
1. Appendix I : Translatery List
2. Appendix II : Transcript of Observation 3. Appendix III : Transcript of Questionnaire 4. Appendix IV : Transcript of Interview
5. Appendix V : Photos of Observation and Interview
6. Appendix VI : Certificate has Completed of Thesis Proposal Design 7. Appendix VII : Seminar Notes of Thesis Proposal Design
8. Appendix VIII : Certificate of Changing Title of Thesis 9. Appendix IX : Letter of Research
10. Appendix X : Letter has Completed of Research 11. Appendix XI : Consultation Sheet
