IMPROVING STUDENT’S ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING NEWS ITEM TEXT BY USING VIDEO

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Rifa’i Ritonga And Tjut Ernidawati
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
News Item ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Competence Test ◽  
Essay Test

This study focuses on improving students’ achievement in writing news item textby using video as a media. This study was conducted by using classroom actionresearch. The subject of this research was the grade X students of MAN 2 ModelMedan. Thirty students were taken as the sample. The research was conducted intwo cycles. The first cycle was conducted in three meetings, and the second cyclewas also conducted in three meetings. The instruments for collecting data werequantitative data (essay test) and qualitative data (observation sheet, diary note,and questionnaire sheet). Based on the data analysis, students’ score keptimproving in every test. The mean of the students’ score in the first competencewas 71.37, the second competence test was 75.74, and the third competence testwas 82.4. The result showed that video improved students’ achievement in writingnews item text.

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING NEWS ITEM TEXT THROUGH COOPERATIVE INTEGRATED READING AND COMPOSITION (CIRC) TECHNIQUE

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paramita And Rahmah
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
News Item ◽  
Writing Test ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Competence Test

This study focuses on improving students’ achievement in writing News Item text through Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) Technique. This study was conducted by using classroom action research. The subject of this research was the grade X students of SMA Mitra Inalum. Twenty four students were taken as the sample. The research was conducted in two cycles. First cycle was conducted in four meetings. The second cycle was conducted in two meetings. The instruments for collecting data were quantitative data (writing test) and qualitative data (observation sheet, diary note, and questionnaire sheet). Based on the data analysis, students’ score kept improving in every test. The mean of the students’ score in the first competence test was 38.4, in the second competence test was 75.4 and in the third competence test was 81.9. The result showed that Cooperative Integrated and Reading Composition (CIRC) technique improved students’ achievement in writing news item text.

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING RECOUNT TEXT THROUGH THINK PAIR SHARE

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hotria Manik ◽  
Elia Masa Ginting
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Writing Achievement ◽  
The Third ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Class Viii ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Writing Tests

This study attempts to improve students’ writing achievement in recount text through Think-Pair-Share Strategy. This study was conducted by using classroom action research. The subject of the research was class VIII-1 SMPN 1 Pematangsiantar. The number of the students was 32 students, consisted of 5 males and twenty seven females. The research was conducted in two cycles and consisted of six meetings. The instruments for collecting data were writing tests as the quantitative data and diary notes, observation sheet, interview sheet and questionnaire sheet as qualitative data. Based on the writing score, students’ scores kept improving in every test. In analyzing the data, the mean of the students’ score for the first test as a pre-test was 57.84, for the second test as a post test I was 73.56, for the third test as a post test II was 77.56. Based on diary notes, observation sheet and questionnaire sheet, it was found that students were actively involved in writing process. The result of the research showed that Think-Pair-Share Strategy can improve students’ achievement in writing recount text.   Keywords: Think Pair Share, Writing, Recount text, Action research

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING EXPLANATION TEXT THROUGH NUMBERED HEADS TOGETHER (NHT) METHOD

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Evin W R Hutasoit And Yunita Agnes Sianipar
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Writing Test ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Mean

This study deals with the improvement of the students’ achievement in writing explanation text through Numbered Heads Together (NHT) Method. This study try to find out to what extent using NHT could improve students in writing explanation text. Subject of the study this research, first grade students of SMA NEGERI 1 PEGAGAN HILIR, TIGABARU. There were two kinds of data collected during the study, qualitative and quantitative data. The instrument for collecting the quantitative data was writing test while the qualitative data were diary notes, observation sheet, and questionnaire sheet. The qualitative data showed that the students were interested in the Numbered Heads Together (NHT) Method. Based on the data analysis, the mean of the students score for the first test 52.26, for the second test 69.68, for the third test 79.24 and the last test 82.12. The conclusion is that the Numbered Heads Together (NHT) method can improve the students in writing Explanation text.

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH THINK-PAIR-SHARE TECHNIQUE

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinda Fatariq Andika Lubis And Lidiman S.M. Sinaga
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Speaking Test ◽  
Significant Achievement ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Teaching Learning

This study attempts to improve students’ speaking achievement through think-pair-share technique by conducting action research method. The subject of this study was XI-IPA 1’s students which consisted of 36. This study was conducted in two cycles and each cycle consisted of three meetings. The instruments for collecting data were quantitative (speaking test) and qualitative data (diary notes and observation sheet). Based on the data analysis from each activity, there is a significant achievement in cycle I and cycle II. In the speaking test, the students’ score kept improving in every test, the mean of the students’ score in cycle I was 66.11 and cycle II was 73.27. Based on diary notes and observation sheet, it was found that teaching learning process ran well. The result of the research showed that by applying think-pair-share technique in teaching English, especially in speaking is effective to improve the students’ speaking achievement.

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH DIRECTED READING THINKING ACTIVITY

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ismayani Ismayani ◽  
Meisuri Meisuri
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Reading Assessment ◽  
The Third ◽  
Total Percentage ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Directed Reading

ABSTRACT This thesis focuses on the process of improving students’ reading comprehension through Directed Reading Thinking Activity. The objective was to discover the significant improvement of students’ reading comprehension if the students were taught by using Directed Reading Thinking Activity. The subjects of the study were Grade XI- IA 1 students State Senior High School ( Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri: SMAN 2 Kisaran). There were thirty four students, consisting of eighteen girls and sixteen boys. They were taught with Directed Reading Thinking Activity. The instruments for data collection were reading assessment, diary notes, interview and observation. The techniques of data analysis applied were quantitative and qualitative. In analyzing the data, the students were given three reading assesments namely, Assessment I, Assessment II, and Assessment III. The mean of the students’ score for the first reading assessment as Assessment I was 50.09, the second reading assessment to the third was 69.68%, and the third reading assessment as Assessment III was 80. 32. The total percentage of the improvement from the first reading assessment to the third was 75.53%. The conclusion is that the application of Directed Reading Thinking Activity can improve students’ reading comprehension. The qualitative data shows that the students were enthusiastic and interested in reading comprehension. It is suggested that teachers should apply Directed Reading Thinking Activity as one of the strategies in improving students’ reading comprehension.   Key Words: Reading Comprehension, Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA)

IMRPOVING STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION TEXT THROUGH GUIDED WRITING TECHNIQUE

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Handayani Sagala ◽  
Bachtiar Bachtiar
Keyword(s):  
Writing Assessment ◽  
Writing Achievement ◽  
The Third ◽  
Total Percentage ◽  
Guided Writing ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Competence Test ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Orientation Test

ABSTRACT   This study concerns on improving students’ achievement in writing analytical exposition text through guided writing technique. This research was conducted by using action research method. The subject of the study was class XI IA-1 students of SMA Negeri 17 Medan, which consisted of 36 students. The research was conducted in two cycles, which each cycle consisted of three treatments. The instruments for collecting data were quantitative data (analytical exposition writing assessment) and qualitative data (diary notes, interview sheet, observation sheet, and questionnaire sheet). Based on the students’ scores, students’ writing skill kept improving in every assessment given. The mean of the students’ score for the first competence as orientation test was 68, 12, the second competence test was 71,93, the third competence test was 79,87, and the total percentage of the improvement from the first competence test to the third competence test was 93,7%. Based on diary notes, observation sheet, questionnaire sheet, and interview report, it was found that the teaching-learning process ran well. The students were active, interested, and enthusiastic in writing. The results indicated that Guided Writing Technique improved the students’ writing achievement in analytical exposition text.   Keywords: students’ achievement, writing, analytical exposition text, guided writing technique

PENERAPAN METODE SIMULASI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN AKTIVITAS DAN HASIL BELAJAR PKN SISWA DI SD NEGERI 187/IV KOTA JAMBI

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 171
Author(s):  
Juniar Siregar
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mean

This study presents a research report on using simulation method to improve the activity and the students’ learning result improving students’ Learning results on PKn. The objective was to find out whether the activity and the students’ learning result improved when they are taught by using Video. It was conducted using classroom action research method. The subject of the study was the Grade IV students of SDN 187/IV Kota Jambi which is located on Jln. Adi Sucipto RT 05 Kecamatan Jambi Selatan, and the number of the students were 9 persons. The instruments used were test as quantitative data and observation, interview, and questionnaire were used as qualitative data. In analyzing the data, the mean of the students’ score for the on first cycle was 74.11 and the mean on cycle two was 78.00 and the mean of the third cycle was 84.7. Then it can be concluded that the use of simulation as a learning method can improve the students’ activity and students’ learning result. It is suggested that teachers should apply simulation method as a learning method to improve students’ activity and students’ learning result on PKn.Keywords : PKn, learning results, simulation method

IMPROVING STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING NARRATIVE TEXT BY APPLYING SPORE STRATEGY

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Putri Febrini Sianturi
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Narrative Text ◽  
Writing Test ◽  
The Third ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Teaching Learning

This study aims to discover the improvement of the students’ achievement in writing narrative text by applying Spore Strategy. The objective of this study is to find out whether the Spore strategy can improve students’ achievement in writing narrative text or not. This study was conducted by using classroom action research. The subject of the research was class XI IPA 2 of SMA Negeri 6 Medan which consists of 34 students. This study applied quantitative and qualitative data. The data of this study were obtained quantitatively through writing test which show that the students score kept improving in every test and qualitatively based on diary notes, observation sheet and interview sheet which show that teaching learning process ran well, the students were active, enthusiastic, and interested in writing. In the first test, the mean score was 56.8. In the second test, the mean score was 67.2, and in the third test the mean score was 81.2.The research findings indicated that Spore Strategy significantly improved students’ achievement in writing narrative text.   Keywords: Writing, Spore Strategy, Test, Data, Classroom Action Research.

IMPROVING THE STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING ANECDOTE TEXT TROUGH SPIDER MAP TECHNIQUE

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafani Syaddanur Lubis ◽  
Sumarsih Sumarsih
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Teaching Writing ◽  
Writing Test ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mean

This study attempts to improve students’ achievement in writing through Spider Map Technique. The subject of this research was the class IX of SMP N 1 Ranto Baek. The number of the students in this class was 30 students and was conducted in two cycles. The instruments for collecting data were quantitative (writing test) and qualitative data (diary notes, interview). Based on the data analysis, it can be seen that there is a difference of the students’ achievement in cycle I and cycle II. In the Pre-test the mean of the students’ score was 57.2, in the Post-test I the mean of the students’ score was 69.8, and in the Post-test II the mean of the student’s score was 81.8. Based on the diary notes and interview, it showed that the expression and excitement of the students were also improved. It was found that teaching writing anecdote by using Spider Map Technique could improve. It is suggested that English teachers apply this Spider Map Technique as one of the alternatives in teaching writing anecdote.  Keywords       : writing, anecdote, Spider Map

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY ACHIEVEMENT BY USING CROSSWORD PUZZLE

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Rina Anugerah And Sortha Silitonga
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Vocabulary Test ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Crossword Puzzle ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Vocabulary Achievement

This study was conducted as an attempt to improve students’ vocabulary achievement on Grade VIII by applying crossword puzzle. It was conducting by using Classroom Action Research. The subject was 38 students of grade VIII of SMPN 35 Medan and was conducted in two cycles. It is consisted of two kinds of instruments namely quantitative and qualitative data. For quantitative data was used vocabulary test which was teachers’ made, and for qualitative data were used diary notes and interview sheets. Based on the data and data analysis, it can be seen that there was an improving of students’ score in cycle I and cycle II, which can be approved from the mean of each test, that were 65.90, 73.92, and 81,25. After applied the crossword puzzle, it can be seen that that vocabulary achievement of the students in SMPN 35 Medan was increase. The research result showed that the application of crossword puzzle in teaching English especially in vocabulary is an effective way to improve the students’ achievement.

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