THE EFFECT OF USING AI AS ASSISTANT TO THE STUDENTS’ WRITING ACHIEVEMENT IN TEACHING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an assistant on students' writing achievement in teaching descriptive text. This study aims to determine whether AI improves students' writing skills and identify the challenges faced by students when learning descriptive text through traditional techniques. Conducted at SMA Negeri 9 Medan, this study highlights issues such as limited vocabulary and difficulty in expressing ideas. This study used an experimental design involving two classes from grade X that were randomly selected: X-3 as a control group using conventional teaching methods and X-5 as an experimental group using AI (ChatGPT). The sample consisted of 30 students in each class. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test assessments to measure students' writing skills before and after the treatment, The assessment instrument included a rubric to evaluate descriptive writing, focusing on clarity, detail, imagery, organization, and overall effectiveness, then all data were processed using SPSS to conduct a t-test independent sample test which then The findings showed a significant increase in the average score of the experimental group from a pre-test average of 45.77 to a post-test average of 86.67, compared to the control group scores of 42.80 and 76.07, respectively. These results indicate that the use of AI significantly improved students' descriptive writing skills while reducing common challenges associated with traditional learning methods. Consequently, the null hypothesis was rejected, which confirmed that AI positively affects students' writing skills in a descriptive context. The implications of this study suggest that integrating AI into educational practices can improve student engagement and writing proficiency, especially in subjects such as descriptive texts. This study contributes to the understanding of the role of AI in language learning and provides practical insights for educators who want to improve their teaching methodologies.