scholarly journals Improving Reading TOEFL Score through Note Taking Strategy

AL-TA LIM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-54
Author(s):  
Nyak Mutia Ismail ◽  
Ika Apriani Fata
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Reading Ability ◽  
Note Taking ◽  
Large Classes ◽  
Skilled Readers ◽  
Academic Texts ◽  
Economics Students ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
The University

There are still a number of less skilled readers in higher degree education where academic texts are staple needs (Hellekjaer, 2009). This study investigated a technique to help students increase their reading ability in TOEFL reading section. A technique named Notetaking technique was implemented during two cycles of classroom action research. There were 3 meetings for each cycle. The participants were 17 Economics students who are taking TOEFL Preparation course at Universitas Syiah Kuala, Aceh, Indonesia. The result from cycle one showed no increase since the average only incline to 38.58. Then in cycle 2, there was a significant increase reaching 45.11 (which is the minimum TOEFL standard for the university). It can be deduced that this technique might not be appropriate for large classes as it demands individual assistance. Besides, a good skill of organizing information is fundamental in this strategy to maximize the students’ effort in answering the TOEFL questions during the test.

scholarly journals Penerapan Teknik Guided Note Taking dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Membaca Teks Drama

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 88
Author(s):  
Andriani Andriani
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Note Taking ◽  
Student Activity ◽  
Classroom Action Research

The purpose of research study to describe about influence of the guided note taking technique to skill of reading drama text. Outcomes through the application of guided note taking technique of student class VIIIB SMP Negeri 2 Mamasa. The research is classroom action research. Procedur of the research is (1) planning, (2) action, (3) observation, and (4) reflection. The instruments used is a test of reading drama text and observation of student activity. In the first cycle the results showed that the average of skill of reading drama text is 70,08, and second cycle the average of skill of reading drama text is 75,00. Which means that the application of guided note taking can improve reading drama text skill of students.

IMPLEMENTATION OF JIBRIL METHOD IN INCREASING THE ABILITY TO READ THE KORAN CLASS C 2 TAKHASSUSUL KORAN INSTITUTIONS OF DARUL HIKMAH

Edupedia ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Mufaizin ◽  
Bahrul Ulum
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Reading Ability ◽  
Class Action ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Is Research ◽  
Class C ◽  
Classroom Action Research

This research is a Classroom Action Research (CAR), which is research based onproblems that arise in the learning process. The basis of this class action research departs from the beginning of the study of learning the Koran in class, the results are discussed with the homeroom teacher, class and group of teachers to diagnose the situation in the classroom, then planned, and systematically reflect with various alternative actions to overcome the problems of students in order to improve and enhance the ability to read the Koran. While the purpose of this study is intended: first to find out whether the method of Jibril is an appropriate learning method in improving the ability to read Al Koran for students of takhassusul koran Darul Hikmah. And secondly, to find out whether the method of Jibril can improve the ability to read Al-Koran students tahsin children takhassusul koran institute Darul Hikmah. From this research it can be seen that the Jibril method is an appropriate learning method in improving the ability to read the Koran tahsin students children takhassusul koran institute darul hikmah, the Jibril method can improve the reading ability of the Koran tahsin students children of the superstitious koran darul hikmah.

scholarly journals IMPROVING STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION AND SPEAKING COMPETENCE BY USING THINK-PAIR-SHARE STRATEGY

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Ahmad Hanan ◽  
Hera Aulia Budiarti
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Note Taking ◽  
Speaking Test ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Questionnaire Result ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Classroom Action Research

This research was aimed at describing whether or not Think-Pair-Share strategy is able to improve the students’ motivation and speaking competence. The research was a Classroom Action Research. The data collected through qualitative and quantitative ways. The instruments used by the researcher were speaking test, observation sheet and questionnaire. The finding of the research showed that the strategy can improve the students’ motivation and speaking competence. The improvement can be seen from the result of note taking and observation sheet. In cycle one there were 20 out of 30 students improved their motivation which was also supported by questionnaire result of 84%. In cycle two the result of note taking and observation sheet showed that there were 25 out of  30 students improved their motivation which was also supported by questionnaire result of 91%. The mean score of the students also showed an improvement, from 63, 53 on first cycle to 84 on the second cycle. So, it could be concluded that using Think-Pair-Share strategy was able to improve the students’ motivation and speaking competence.

scholarly journals THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PREVIEW, ASK QUESTIONS, READ, AND SUMMARIZE STRATEGY IN READING CLASS: AN ACTION RESEARCH STUDY

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uniqbu
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Reading Ability ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Action Research Study ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Planning Action

This research aimed to improve students' reading ability using the PAQRS strategy. This research applied a classroom action research (CAR) design conducted in two cycles consisting of four stages: planning, action, observation, and reflection. Each cycle consists of four meetings. The researcher conducted tests, interviews, and observations in collecting the data. The data is presented quantitatively as the primary and supporting data. The study's findings showed that 18.91% of students achieved the minimum completeness criteria, and the average score was 67.35 in the first cycle test. While 81.08% of students achieved the minimum completeness criteria, the average score was 76.72 in the second cycle test. The result of the research indicated that students' achievement is an increase from cycle 1 to cycle 2. This study concludes that the PAQRS strategy can successfully improve students' reading skills.

scholarly journals PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA BAHASA JERMAN MELALUI PENDEKATAN SCIENTIFIC

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mutmainna Mutmainna ◽  
Burhanuddin Burhanuddin
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Reading Ability ◽  
Learning Achievement ◽  
Reflection Data ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
Classroom Action Research

The purpose of this study is to improve the ability to read German through the scientific approach of students class XI IPA SMAN 14 Gowa. This research is a classroom action research. The subjects of this study were students of class XI IPA 3 which amounted to 35 students. This classroom action research consists of two cycles. Each cycle consists of planning, execution, observation, and reflection. Data analysis in this research using percentage technique. The results of this study showed that there is an increase in learning achievement of German reading ability through scientific approach of students.

PRE-READING SKILL THROUGH BULLETIN BOARD MEDIA FOR CHILDREN AGE 5-6 YEARS

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Elva Dwi Ratnasari
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Reading Ability ◽  
Reading Skill ◽  
Bulletin Board ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Bulletin Boards ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Group B ◽  
Academic Year

This study aimed to improve the ability of pre-reading by using bulletin boards for children aged 5-6 years. This research was a Classroom Action Research (CAR) which consists of two cycles. Each cycle consists of two meetings and four stages are carried out, namely planning, implementing the action, observing and reflecting. The subjects of this study were children aged 5-6 years at TK Khadijah III Pucung for the 2018/2019 academic year with 14 children. Data collection techniques using observation data, interviews, tests and documentation. The validity test of the data through triangulation of sources and triangulation of techniques. The data analysis technique used is qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis. The results of this classroom action research indicate an increase the pre-reading ability of each cycle. The pre-action completeness percentage obtained a result of 35% with 5 children who got a complete score. In the first cycle it increased by a percentage of 57% or 8 children who got a complete score, and in the second cycle it increased by a percentage of 86% or 12 children who got it. Based on the description above, the results of classroom action research carried out in two cycles can be concluded that bulletin board media can improve the pre-reading ability of group B at TK Khadijah III Pucung Academic Year 2018/2019.

EMPLOYING MULTIMEDIA-BASED LEARNING TO IMPROVE ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Thoyyib Shofi
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Global Era ◽  
Good Level ◽  
Traditional Language ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
The University ◽  
Speaking Skills

Regarding language learning today, everyone is increasingly awarded that traditional language teaching is no longer effective in supporting students need. Learning speaking skills in the classroom carry out by the lecturers are still using traditional methods conducting learning in the classroom using whiteboards, markers, and other manual tools. Meanwhile, in the current global era, multimedia based learning is a demand along with the development of technology. Therefore, this article elaborates the mechanism of multimedia used in learning speaking skills. The type of research was Classroom Action Research (CAR) with the subject were the second semester students of The University of Qomaruddin Gresik. This Classroom Action Research process was taken in two cycles with 4 procedure; planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The result of the cycle one shown that 10 students or 50% of 20 students spoke English too slow and repeated the same sentence many times so the listener could not understand the meaning, so their speaking skill were in poor level. Meanwhile, 50% or 10 the rest of the students got good level. Since the result of the cycle one was below the target, so the researcher continued to conduct the second cycle. After the second cycles were conducted, the result shown that 25% students was in good level, and 75% students were in very good level. After the second cycle was conducted, finally the level of the students’ speaking skill was increasing, so the researcher ended the research.

scholarly journals Penggunaan Metode Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composotion (CIRC) Dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Membaca Siswa Pada Kelas IV MI Mambaul Huda Ngabar Ponorogo

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (02) ◽  
pp. 25-40
Author(s):  
Iis Uun Fardiana
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Reading Ability ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Knowing How ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Bahasa Indonesia

In the course of learning, the use of a particular method of learning is very influential on learning outcomes to be achieved. But in reality, the Indonesian learning process at the school is still using methods tend menoton explained in front of the class were students just listen to information from the teacher, so that the learning process is not conducive and effective learning process difficult to achieve. This study focused on (1) whether the method of Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) can improve students' reading ability? (2) how to use the methods Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) can improve students' reading ability? The goal was to determine the use of methods Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) can increase the ability to read student, knowing how teachers use methods Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) to increase the ability to read students learning Indonesian in MI Mamba'ul Huda Ngabar Ponorogo. Desaian research is classroom action research (classroom action research) and the type of research is collaborative with teachers and pupils. The results showed that, using the method of Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) can improve the reading skills of students learning Indonesian in MI Mamba'ul Huda Ngabar Ponorogo. It can be seen from the results of research that has been conducted by using the method of Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) can improve reading ability siswadan active students in learning Kata kunci: Method of Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC), learning Indonesian, Reading ability

scholarly journals Peningkatan Karakter Mahasiswa Program Studi PGSD pada Mata Kuliah Pengembangan Pembelajaran IPA SD di Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Enik Setiyawati ◽  
Luluk Iffatur Rocmah
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Elementary Science ◽  
Science Lesson ◽  
Study Program ◽  
School Teaching ◽  
Character Study ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Learning Development ◽  
The University

PGSD student's character can be seen from various aspects of the attitude that must be owned by an educator, especially educators in primary school. Some of these aspects are honesty, cooperation, discipline, responsibility, and independence. Aspects of honesty student still low category, the aspect of cooperation, discipline, responsibility, and independence are being categorized. The purpose of this research is to describe the increase in student character study program PGSD On Learning Course Development IPA SD At the University of Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo. In conducting the study, researchers used a classroom action research (Classroom Action Research). Based on the results of the study in the first cycle and the second cycle, it can be seen that there is a rise in the value of the character of students in primary school teaching courses Learning Development IPA SD from the first cycle to the second cycle. Value of character in the first cycle of 71.4, while the value of the character in the second cycle of 98.5. This shows that there is an increase of 27.1 of all indicators of character shown by students of primary school teaching course on development of Elementary Science Lesson.

scholarly journals EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE READING ABILITY OF CLASS I STUDENTS USING IMAGE MEDIA IN THE PANDEMIC TIME

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asran Asran
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Reading Ability ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Class I ◽  
Student Activity ◽  
Classroom Action Research

The purpose of this study was to improve the reading skills of grade I students using image media during the pandemic by conducting classroom action research with a total of 22 students. The results of the research on teacher activity show that the first meeting of the first cycle with an average of 68 in the good category, and the second meeting with an average of 70 in the good category. In the second cycle at the first meeting with an average of 76.6 good categories, and the second meeting with an average of 81.6 in the very good category. The results of the research on student activity with an average category were 53.3 at the first meeting of the first cycle and at the second meeting with an average of 58.3 with an adequate category. In the second cycle at the first meeting with an average of 65.8 in the good category, and the second meeting with an average of 70.8 in the good category. The results of students' reading skills were carried out by giving tests individually using online by providing pictures with an average result of the first cycle of 65.75, and the second cycle with an average of 70.6 the results obtained by class I students with an increase of 7.37% with the conclusion of the study. that there is an increase in students' reading skills.

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