INNOVATIVE: Journal Of Social Science Research - Volume 4 - Nomor 2 - 2024 - Determinative Factors for Achievement of an Optimal TOEFL Score

Oct 2, 2026

The study aims to reveal the influence of determinative factors—learning motivation (X1), teaching method (X2), and English basic knowledge competence (X3)—on achieving optimal learning outcomes in TOEFL Preparation training (Y), while analyzing each factor’s contribution. A quantitative associative correlation approach is used with questionnaire, observation, interview, and documentation techniques for 40 participants from two program classes. Results show all three factors have a very significant effect on optimal outcomes, with correlation values of 0.964, 0.880, and 0.900, and an adjusted R square of 1.000 indicating 100% influence.

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INNOVATIVE: Journal Of Social Science Research Volume 4 Nomor 2 Tahun 2024 Page 5289-5299 E-ISSN 2807-4238 and P-ISSN 2807-4246 Website: [https://j-innovative.org/index.php/Innovative](https://j-innovative.org/index.php/Innovative) Determinative Factors for Achievement of an Optimal TOEFL Score Asep Nursiwan Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Siliwangi Garut Email: [anoorseeone@gmail.com](anoorseeone@gmail.com) Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap pengaruh faktor determinatif: motivasi belajar (X1), metode pembelajaran (X2); dan kompetensi penguasaan pengetahuan dasar Bahasa Inggris (X 3) terhadappencapaian hasil belajar yang optimal pada program pelatihan TOEFL Preparation (Y), sertamenganalisis pengaruh ketiga faktor tersebut. Pendekatan kuantitatif dan metode asosiatif korelasionaldigunakan dalam penelitian ini dengan teknik pengumpulan data angket, observasi, wawancara dan studi dokumentasi. Sampel penelitian 40 orang dari jumlah populasi 2 kelas program pelatihan. Temuanhasil penelitian menunjukan ketiga faktor tersebut berpengaruh sangat signifikan terhadap pencapaian hasil belajar yang optimal pada program pelatihan TOEFL Preparation dengan angka korelasi 0,964 untuk motivasi belajar; 0,880 untuk metode pembelajaran; dan 0,900 untuk kompetensi penguasaan pengetahuan dasar bahasa Inggris. Temuan juga menunjukan tinggi rendahnya pencapaian hasil belajar pada program pelatihan TOEFL Preparation, akan dipengaruhi 100% oleh ketiga faktor tersebut, hal initerlihat dari angka koefisiensi determinasi Adjusted R Square sebesar 1,000 . Dari penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa peserta akan bisa berhasil mendapatkan TOEFL score optimal pada program pelatihan TOEFL Preparation ini bila ketiga faktor penentu tersebut telah dimilikinya. Dari penelitian ini penulis merekomendasikan para peneliti berikutnya untuk bisa melanjutkan penelitian berikutnya yanglebih difokuskan pada faktor determinatif secara lebih mendalam lagi. Kata Kunci: Faktor Determinatif, Metode, Motivasi, Skor TOEFL Abstract The objectives of the study were to reveal the influence of the determinative factors (motivation, method, and English competency) on the achievement of optimal learning outcomes in TOEFL preparation training and to analyze these factors' influence. Quantitative and associative correlation methods were used with the questionnaire techniques for 40 sample people. The result showed that the factors had avery significant impact on the achievement of optimal learning outcomes, with correlation figures of 0.964 (motivation), 0,880 (method), and 0,900 (English competency) . The calculation of learning outcomes in this program was 100% influenced by these factors; the adjusted R squared coefficient of determination showed 1,000 . The conclusion was to get the optimal TOEFL score if three factors had been considered. This study had a limited sample and a lack of breadth in the research locus, it was recommended to do a more in-depth study with locus and focus on the motivation. Keywords: Determinative Factors, Method, Motivation, TOEFL Score INTRODUCTION In line with the increasingly widespread and rational relations between humans in this modern era, the ability to master science and technology has become a necessity (Linda Sari and Zuliana Lestari, 2019) . Several approaches to increasing abilities show a tendency towards three things, namely: a) the need for insight and mastery of new or additional skills to adapt to the demands of society's needs in work, career advancement, or selfactualization; b) in increasingly tough and competitive business climate conditions, it is necessary to immediately have human resources who are ready to develop operational strategies; and c) the government has an interest in advancing the social welfare of its people through developing individual potential at the micro and macro levels of society. Talking about the things mentioned above, an individual's ability to communicate in a foreign

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What determinative factors are analyzed in the study?

The study analyzes learning motivation (X1), teaching method (X2), and English basic knowledge competence (X3). These factors are examined in relation to optimal learning outcomes in TOEFL Preparation training (Y).

What research method is used?

A quantitative associative correlation approach is used. Data are collected through questionnaires, observation, interviews, and documentation studies, with a sample of 40 participants from two program classes.

How strongly do the factors affect optimal TOEFL learning outcomes?

All three factors are reported to have a very significant effect on optimal learning outcomes. The correlations are 0.964 for motivation, 0.880 for method, and 0.900 for English basic competence, with adjusted R square of 1.000 indicating the outcomes are influenced by 100% of these factors.

Oct 2, 2026

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