The Effect of Using the Alifbee Application to Improving the Arabic Writing Skills Among Seventh-Grade Students of MTs Laboratory UINSU Medan

Abdi Sampurna Nasution; Syaukani Syaukani

doi:10.69493/ajoal.v4i1.100

Authors

Abdi Sampurna Nasution Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Medan, Indonesia
Syaukani Syaukani Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Medan, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69493/ajoal.v4i1.100

Keywords:

Alifbee Application, Maharah Kitabah (Writing Skill), Arabic Language Learning

Abstract

Despite the rapid advancement of digital technology in language education, Arabic writing instruction in many Islamic schools still faces significant challenges due to limited opportunities for meaningful writing practice, insufficient learner engagement, and the continued dominance of traditional teaching approaches. This condition highlights the urgent need to explore innovative technology-based solutions that can support students in developing productive Arabic language skills. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effect of using the AlifBee application on improving Arabic writing skills among seventh-grade students at MTs Laboratory UINSU Medan. The study employed a quantitative research method with an experimental approach using a one-group pretest-posttest design. A total of 40 students were selected as the sample through cluster random sampling. Data were collected through tests, observations, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted by testing validity, reliability, normality, descriptive statistics, and hypothesis testing using the Paired Sample t-Test, all analyzed with SPSS. The results showed that the students' mean pretest score was 12.78, which increased to 16.58 in the posttest, indicating an improvement of 3.80 points. The hypothesis testing results revealed a significance value (Sig. 2-tailed) of 0.001, which was lower than 0.05 (0.001 < 0.05). Therefore, the alternative hypothesis (H₁) was accepted and the null hypothesis (H₀) was rejected. These findings indicate that the use of the Alifbee application has a significant effect on the writing skills of seventh-grade students at MTs Laboratory UINSU Medan.

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