Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Social Science, Political Science, and Humanities (ICoSPOLHUM 2021)

Analysis of Student Perceptions on the Implementation of Required TOEFL Test before Graduation

Authors
Teuku Azhari1, *, Juwita Sahputri2, Rasyimah3
1Faculty of Engineering, Malikussaleh University
2Faculty of Medicine, Malikussaleh University
3Faculty of Economic and Business, Malikussaleh University
*Corresponding author: tazhari@unimal.ac.id
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Teuku Azhari
Available Online 24 March 2022.
DOI
10.2991/assehr.k.220302.019How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Student Perception; TestTOEFL; English proficiency test
Abstract

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is widely used as a graduation requirement for students at various levels. Malikussaleh University, Samudera University, and Gajah Putih University have implemented a mandatory TOEFL test with a certain minimum score before sitting for thesis defense. This study intended to examine student perceptions on the implementation of the mandatory TOEFL test as a graduation requirement at University. Four topics were raised in this study, namely a) Perspective on test requirements, b) test preparation, c) attitude during the test, and d) expectation of test results. This type of research is a qualitative research with a thematic analysis approach. The research data will be taken from a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with 30 students from 3 different universities regarding the implementation of required TOEFL test. The data is presented by mapping the themes from the results of the respondents’ information. This study found that students agreed with the implementation of the mandatory TOEFL test as a graduation requirement. However, students varied in the cutting line scores. Some expected lower and some even higher. Generally, students had not given their best preparation for the test. Regardless their understanding on the importance of the test, many only prepared few days before the test day. While trying to perform optimally during the test, students could not escape from boredom and distraction during the test. Despite, they expected the best for the graduation requirements,

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Social Science, Political Science, and Humanities (ICoSPOLHUM 2021)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
24 March 2022
ISBN
978-94-6239-552-7
ISSN
2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/assehr.k.220302.019How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2022 The Authors. Published by Atlantis Press SARL.
Open Access
This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC license.

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