scholarly journals IMPROVING STUDENTS' VOCABULARY MASTERY USING CROSSWORD PUZZLE

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 588
Author(s):  
Vina Novita Tambaritji ◽  
Nai Supartini Atmawidjaja

This study aims to determine the increase in students' mastery of English vocabulary using crosswords and to find out what are the effects of using crosswords in the learning process. This research uses classroom action research methods. Researchers conducted research in one of the junior high schools in Cimahi and the subjects in this study consisted of 34 students. For data collection researchers used observation, interviews and tests, to find out whether there was progress from students in improving their mastery of English vocabulary. This research was carried out in two cycles. In the first cycle the average value of students 58.97 and categorized as still very low or bad. Then the researchers proceed to the second cycle by using the steps in classroom action research and the researcher is more focused on attracting students' attention to focus on learning and explaining the instructions for working on crosswords. Therefore in the second cycle, the average value of students increased to 76.02 and the category is good. This shows that there is an increase in the mastery of English vocabulary after implementing crossword puzzle games in the learning process in the classroom. Keywords:  Improving, Vocabulary mastery, Crossword puzzle 

LaGeografia ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 323
Author(s):  
Sudirman Sudirman

This research is a classroom action research that aims to increase student motivation in learning Geography through environment-based learning in class VII.D SMPN 40 Makassar. This research was conducted at SMPN 40 Makassar, where the research subjects were grade VII.D students, amounting to 35 people and the object of research was the environment around the school. This research was conducted in II (two) cycles. Data collection techniques used were the provision of tests and questionnaires at the end of each cycle and observation during the learning process. The results obtained are as follows: (1) From the results of the initial test it is categorized as moderate with an average value of 62.86; (2) The results of observation and reflection after the implementation of the first cycle shows that the category of student motivation in Geography subjects through environment-based learning has progressed from the medium category to high. In addition, the average value obtained increased from 62.86 to 67.68; (3) The results of observation and reflection after the implementation of the second cycle shows that students' motivation in Geography through environment-based learning has increased from the medium to high categories. In addition, the average value obtained increased from 67.68 to 81.07. From the results of the above analysis, the results of the action research revealed an increase in student motivation in Geography subjects through environment-based learning before implementing the action and after implementing the action.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 173
Author(s):  
Jaimah Jaimah

The background of this research is the low of mathematics learning result of grade 1 student of SDN 004Tembilahan Kota, for that done perbaiakan learning process by applying method of discussion. This researchwas conducted in SDN 004 Tembilahan Kota with the subject of research is the first grade students with 36students. This research is a classroom action research conducted two cycles. Based on the results of theresearch, it is found that the use of the method of disuksi can improve the students' learning outcomes aboutknowing and determining the length and weight with nonstandard units using concrete objects / concretesituation in the initial data, the total number of completed students is 12 students (33.3%) average 55.83. In thefirst cycle has increased the number of students who complete is 26 students (77.22%) with an average value of80.00. In the second cycle has increased with the total number of students who completed is 32 students (88.89)with an average value of 88.06.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 122
Author(s):  
DIAN RAMADAN LAZUARDI

AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan menulis teks pidato siswa kelas X MA Al-Muhajirin Tugumulyo menggunakan model pembelajaran kumon yang berjumlah 32 orang siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan penelitian tindakan kelas (classroom action research). Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini�menggunakan teknik tes. Hasil data tes dianalisis dengan melihat nilai rata-rata peningkatan pada pratindakan, siklus I, dan siklus II. Teknik analisis data dilakukan dengan cara menjumlahkan skor dari indikator penilaian yang diperoleh siswa. Pada kegiatan pratindakan nilai rata-rata siswa sebesar 71,71% dengan ketuntasan sebesar 34,38% dengan jumlah siswa tuntas sebanyak 11 orang dan yang tidak tuntas sebanyak 21 orang. Tindakan siklus I, nilai rata-rata siswa 75,53 dan ketuntasan hanya mencapai 71,88% dengan jumlah siswa tuntas sebanyak 23 orang dan tidak tuntas sebanyak 9orang. Sedangkan pada siklus II nilai rata-rata mencapai 80,93 dengan jumlah siswa tuntas sebanyak 30 orang dan tidak tuntas 2 orang, berarti dari siklus I sampai siklus II meningkat sebesar 21,87%.. Simpulan, melalui model pembelajaran kumon kemampuan menulis teks pidato meningkat.Kata Kunci: Teks pidato, pembelajaran, kumon.AbstractThis study aims to improve the ability to write speech texts in class X MA Al-Muhajirin Tugumulyo using a kumon learning model of 32 students. This research uses a classroom action research approach. Data collection techniques in this study used test techniques. The results of the test data were analyzed by looking at the average value of the increase in pre-action, cycle I, and cycle II. Data analysis technique is done by adding up scores from assessment indicators obtained by students. In the pre-action activities the average value of students was 71.71% with completeness of 34.38% with the number of students as many as 11 people and as many as 21 people who did not complete. The first cycle of action, the average value of students 75.53 and completeness only reached 71.88% with the total number of students as many as 23 people and not as many as 9 people. While in cycle II the average value reached 80.93 with 30 students completing as many students and not completing 2 people, meaning that from cycle I to cycle II increased by 21.87%. increased.Keywords: Speech text, learning, kumon.


GERAM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-55
Author(s):  
Rerin Maulinda

This study aims to improve students' speaking skills with a communicative-integrative approach at SMP Nusantara Plus Tangerang Selatan with the material of continuing the story. The subjects of this study were students of class 7A who were relevant to 30 people. The design in this research is classroom action research (classroom action research) which is conducted in three cycles. The data aids used are observation, interviews. The results of the study in cycles 1-3 said that the students' ability in speaking through the communicative-integrative approach had a significant increase. This increase can be seen based on the average value obtained when students carry out the teaching and learning process with the material continuing the story. In the first cycle, the number of students who told stories was 30 students with 70.55%. In the second cycle, 37 students who told stories had increased by 73.46%. In the third cycle, the number of students who told stories was 39 students with a percentage of 83.67%increased by 9.89%. The increase in speaking ability also increases with the increase in the average student activity during learning. The average student activity in cycle I was 65.30%. Student activity in cycle II had an increase of 9.48%, which was 75.77%, and activity in cycle III was 89.90%, which was an increase of 11, 65% of the average activity in cycle II. With the results obtained in each cycle, it is clear that they try to express their ideas and ideas when telling stories using communicative language and pay attention to linguistic and non-linguistic elements.


2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Mohlison Mohlison

Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui peningkatan hasil belajar siswa kelas VII SMPN 2 Pringgarata dalam pelajaran PKn tahun 2015/2016. Penelitian Tindakan Kelas dua siklus dengan      metode pengumpulan data: observasi dan wawancara, dan dokumentasi. diperoleh hasil belajar nilai terendah dari 25 menjadi 50, tertinggi dari 80 menjadi 85 dan nilai rata-rata dari 54,2 menjadi 66,2. Membandingkan hasil belajar dari kondisi awal ke kondisi akhir maka dapat disimpulkan proses pembelajaran dengan model pembelajaran PAIKEM dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar sehingga tercapai ketuntasan secara kalsikal.Abstract:  The purpose of this research is to know the improvement of student learning result of class VII SMPN 2 Pringgarata in Civics lesson year 2015/2016. Classroom Action Research cycles with data collection methods: observation and interviews, and documentation. the lowest learning results obtained from 25 to 50, the highest from 80 to 85 and the average value from 54.2 to 66.2. Comparing the learning outcomes from the initial conditions to the final conditions it can be concluded that the learning process with PAIKEM learning model can improve learning outcomes so as to achieve mastery in kalsikal.


2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-66
Author(s):  
Siti Karoma

This research is motivated by the difficulty of children aged 3-4 years in recognizing five vowels that is often children fnd it difficult to mention and distinguish vowels such as the letter “e”, “u” and “o”. While the letters that are always emembered by children are the letters “i” and the letter “a”. This study aims to describe the learning process by using letter ball media in order to improve the ability to recognize five vowels in children aged 3-4 years and to find out the increased ability to recognize five vowel letters the use of lette ball media in children aged 3-4 years. The method used in this research is classroom action research. This research consisted of pre cycle, cycle I, cyle II, cyle III. Data collection techniques in this study used observation, interviews, non-test assessment, and documentation. The analysis technique in this study uses quantitative descriptive analysis, the results of this study are the se of letter ball media developed very well in cycle III by using letter ball media plus media decorating plastic cups.


Author(s):  
Anisa Ul-Khoiriyah

This research was conducted with the aim to determine students’ understanding of mathematics subjects when applied to the REACT strategy in the learning process. This study used classroom action research in class V of MI Al-Musdariyah Cileunyi Bandung which amounted to 24 students. Data collection techniques in this study used tests, observations, and documentation. Learning outcomes before using the REACT strategy were obtained 25% of the test results. Teacher activities in cycle I of action 1 and 2 were 50% and 66,67% increased in cycle II action 1 and 2 by 83,33% and 91,67%. Students activities in cycle I actions 1 and 2 amounted to 60,60% and 69,70%. There was an increase in cycle II of action 1 and 2 by 84,84% and 96,97%. The test result of students understanding using the REACT strategy increased, namely the first cycle of learning completeness classically, which was 74,98% and in the second cycle the classical learning completeness increased to 89,58%. It can be concluded that this REACT strategy can improve students understanding of mathematics subjects at MI Al-Musdariyah Cileunnyi.


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Isnani Sari ◽  
Rakimahwati Rakimahwati

<em>This study aims to improve children's fine motor skills through playing playdough in Qur’aniah Air Runding Pasaman Barat. The type of research is Classroom Action Research conducted in a cyclical way that is two cycles of each cycle three meetings. which was held in Qur’aniah Air Runding Child B group with 15 children consisting of 8 men and 7 women. The research procedure is done as much as II cycle. Data collection techniques used observation and documentation techniques. Based on the results of the research, it can be seen that playdough can improve the fine motor skills of children in Qur’aniah Air Runding Pasaman West, with the percentage of the average value of the category developed very well that has reached the Minimum Criterion (KKM).</em>


2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 238-251
Author(s):  
FAISAL RACHMAT

Abstract:This classroom action research aims to determine the improvement of cognitive skillsthrough playing blocks.The research subjects were children in group A & B Age 3-6 Years old of RA.Nurul Amiin, in a total of 23 children consisting of 9 Girls and14boys. Researchers use classroomaction research methods with observation and documentation to collect data. Analysis of the data usedin this research is the analysis of descriptive and qualitative.The results showed an increased ability ofthe students cognitive at 90% based on the evaluation of the results on the first cycle and secondcycle.It can be concluded that the implementation of learning by utilizing blocks media to improvechildren's cognitive abilities can be implemented in the learning process. Keywords: Blocks media, Cognitive ability Abstrak: Penelitian tindakan kelas ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui adanya peningkatan kemampuankognitif anak melalui bermain balok. Subjek penelitian adalah anak kelompok B usia 3-6 tahun di RA.Nurul Amiin, Citayam, Depok yang berjumlah 23 anak terdiri dari 9anak perempuan dan 14 anak lakilaki.Peneliti menggunakan metode penelitian tindakan kelas dengan observasi dan dokumentasiuntuk mengumpulkan data. Analisa data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis deskriptifkualitatif. Hasil penelitian menujukkan adanya peningkatankemampuan kognitifanaksebesar 90%berdasarkan evaluasi hasil dari siklus I dan siklus II. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa pelaksanaanpembelajaran dengan memanfaatkan media balok untuk meningkatkan kemampuan kognitif anakdapat diimplementasikan dalam proses belajar. Kata kunci: Media balok, Kemampuan kognitif.


2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hidayatullathifah Hidayatullathifah ◽  
A. A Sujadi

The purpose of the study are (1) to describe the learning process by using Make a Match and (2) to increase students’ interest and learning of math achievement for class VII F at SMP 1 Banguntapan. The type of research was a Classroom Action Research (CAR) which was conducted in two cycles. The subjects of the study were the students of class VII F. It was consisted 27 students. The object of the study was students’ interest and the results of math achievement. The average percentage of students’ interest in the results of the questionnaire pre-cycle of 63,19%, in the cycle 1 increased 72,33%, in the cycle 2 increased 81,48%. At the beginning of the test's ability to use the average value of the daily tests of students in the second semester were 60,81 with the percentage of 11,11% achievement. in the first cycle increased 14,74 points increase in the amount of 75,55 with a percentage of 62,96%. In the cycle 2 increased 7,61 percentage points to 83,16 with 77,78% from minimum completeness criteria.


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