scholarly journals 5W+1H QUESTIONS IN ENHANCING STUDENTS’ WRITING ABILITY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 233
Author(s):  
ST MARHANA RULLU
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Life Writing ◽  
Language Ability ◽  
Writing Ability ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Written Form ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Planning Action

Writing is language ability that very important for all human life. Writing helps someone to think easily and to express all idea, thought and feeling existing in mind in written form. The purpose of this research is to explore 5W+1H Questions in enhancing students’ writing ability at Eleventh grade in Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 Banggai. This research used Classroom Action Research (CAR). It consists of two cycles (cycle 1 and cycle 2). This research was conducted in 4 stages, namely: planning, action, observation and reflection. The result of this research had enhanced the students’ writing ability through 5W+1H Questions, it can be seen by the mean score of students in each cycle. The percentage of completeness in pre-cycle was 61,4% and first cycle of meeting at 72,3% while the post-test was 90,3%. It indicated 5W+1H Questions enhanced the students’ writing ability.

scholarly journals Improving Student’s Reading Comprehension on Narrative Text Through Directed Reading Think Pair Share (TPS) at Madrasa Aliyah

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Alfi Nikmah
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Narrative Text ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Directed Reading ◽  
Planning Action

<p class="05IsiAbstrak">The purpose of the research was to find out the improvement of student’s reading comprehension on narrative text through directed reading and think pair share at madrasa Aliyah of Manahijul Huda Ngagel in academic years 2019/2020. This research was done by applying Classroom Action Research which carried out through four steps. They were planning, action, observation, and reflection, in cycle 1 and cycle 2. The subject of research was the grade X-MIA, they are consisted of 30 students. Based on the result of the data analysis showed that mean of the score has increased in the cycle 2, the mean in the pre-test was 63,33%, the mean of cycle 1 was 74,33%. Then the mean of cycle 2 was 84,17%. The students who got up 75 also grew up. In the pre-test, students who got up 75 were only 5 of 30 students (16,67%). In the post test of cycle 1, students who got up 75 were only 17 of 30 students (56,67%). It means that there was improvement about 40%. In the post test of cycle 2, students who got up 75 were 24 of 30 students (80%). The improvement was about 23,33%. The total improvement of the student’s score from the pre-test to post test of cycle 2 was 63,33%. So, the result of the research showed that Directed-reading and Think Pair Share (TPS) strategy significantly improved student’s reading comprehension on narrative text.</p>

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING PROCEDURE TEXTS THROUGH WORD WEBBING TECHNIQUE

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Diah Fauzi Ningtyas ◽  
Lidiman Sinaga
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Text Word ◽  
Procedure Text ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Planning Action

This study concerns on improving students’ achievement in writing procedure texts through word webbing technique. The research was conducted by using Classroom Action Research (CAR). The population was the 2012-2013 nine grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Batang Kuis. The number of students was 36, consisting of 21 females and 15 males. The procedure of the research was administrated into two cycles where each cycle consisted of three meetings. Each meeting included four steps namely: planning, action, observation, and reflection. There were two kinds of data collected during the study, qualitative and quantitative data. The instrument for collecting the quantitative data was the writing of procedure texts test while the qualitative data were gathered by using interview, diary notes and observation sheet. Based on the data analysis, the mean of students’ score in Test I was 53,47, for the Test II was 63,05, and for the Test III was 75 The qualitative data showed that the students were interested in the applying of Word webbing Technique. The conclusion is that Word Webbing Technique in writing Procedure Texts improves the students’ achievement in writing procedure texts. Keywords: Students’ achievement, writing, procedure text, word webbing

scholarly journals IMPROVING THE STUDENTS’ ABILITY TO WRITE DESCRIPTIVE TEXTS THROUGH FOUR SQUARE WRITING METHOD

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Ilmiah Ilmiah ◽  
Supardin Supardin ◽  
Hasnawati Latief ◽  
Muhammad Basri Dalle
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Diagnostic Test ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Teaching Writing ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Four Square ◽  
Planning Action

Writing is a difficult skill for the students at SMPN 26 Makassar. It could be seen from the result of a diagnostic test which showed the ability of the second year students of SMPN 26 Makassar in writing paragraphs was still poor. The students were unable to express their ideas well in making descriptive texts. The research used Classroom Action Research that consisted of planning, action, observation, and reflection. It conducted in two cycles in which each cycle comprised four meetings. The subjects of this research were 28 students of the second year students of SMPN 26 Makassar.The findings indicated that the students’ ability to write descriptive text in cycle 1 has not reached the score target because the mean score of the students was 66.52 that classified as “fairly good” whereas, In cycle 2 the students’ mean score was 75.26. It indicated that the score target has been reached and classified as “Good”. Therefore, the researcher suggested the English teacher apply Four Square Writing Method as one of the alternative ways of teaching writing subject in the classroom especially in teaching the descriptive text.

scholarly journals IMPROVING THE CAPABILITIES OF WRITING NARATION OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE THROUGH THE DRAWING MEDIA IMAGE SERIES (ACTION RESEARCH IN SMK NEGERI 18 JAKARTA)

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-87
Author(s):  
Nurainih Nurainih
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Japanese Language ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Media Image ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Planning Action ◽  
Made In

This action research aims to improve students' ability in writing Japanese narrative through the medium of series images. The subjects of this study are students of class XI Accounting at SMK Negeri 18 Jakarta, the year of learning 2016-2017. The research data was collected through observation, prates, collaborator notes, and final tests of each cycle. This action research model uses the research model of Kemmis and Mc Taggart action that is planning, action, observation, and reflection. This study was conducted for two months consisting of eight meetings in two cycles. Four cycles meeting I and four cycle II meetings. Improvements are made in each cycle and follow the post test at the end of the lesson. Research data were analyzed through qualitative and quantitative procedures. The result of the research stated that the students' ability in writing Japanese language narration in cycle I was only 68.5 and cycle II became 83.2. Based on that, the medium of the series image can improve students' ability in writing Japanese narrative.

scholarly journals Improving the Students’ Writing Skills by Using Track Changes in Paired Writing Correction

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Putri Rahmayanti ◽  
I Gede Oka ◽  
I Nyoman Adi Jaya Putra
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Spelling Errors ◽  
Average Grade ◽  
Writing Problems ◽  
Writing Class ◽  
Grammatical Errors ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Planning Action

Researchers made observations during the writing class. There were several writing problems faced by students, including: spelling errors in writing a few words, difficulty in compiling ideas, grammatical errors, incorrect punctuation, and inaccurate diction used. The researcher then found a solution to that problem by using the track changes feature in the pair correction activity. Track changes was useful for correcting students' writing in the editing phase not only making corrections, students also worked together in groups in pairs to produce better writing. The study used a classroom action research that aimed to describe the implementation of the use of track changes in pair correction activities and to find out whether the strategy could improve students' writing skills. The subjects of this study were students in class XI IPA 1 with a total of 32 students. The procedures in this study included planning, action, observation, and reflection. Researchers collected data through pre-test, post-test, questionnaire, and interview. The researcher used two cycles in this research. The results of the pre-test action showed that the average grade of the class was 67, after implementing the strategy, the average class in the first post test was 79 and in the second post-test it was 81. Based on these results, the use of track changes in writing correction in pairs could improve students' writing skills. The data were also supported by the results of questionnaires and interviews obtained that track changes helped students in learning to write.

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ACHIEVEMENT IN AGREEMENT AND DISAGREEMENT EXPRESSIONS BY USING PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGY AT GRADE VIII SMP SWASTA HKBP SIDORAME MEDAN

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Angelina Sitohang And Sri Minda Murni
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Test Cycle ◽  
Speaking Test ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Problem Solving Strategy ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Solving Strategy

This study deals with the improving students’ speaking achievement in agreement and disagreement expressions by using problem solving strategy. The objective of this study is to find out whether students’ speaking achievement in expressing agreement and disagreement improved by problem solving strategy. The effectiveness of problem solving strategy are to make the students able to help them in solving their own and friends’ problems, especially classmates’ problem by expressing agree or disagree to the solution made and students be more active in the classroom. The findings of this study are important and useful for English teachers to improve students’ interest and ability in speaking by problem solving strategy and the researcher who wants to conduct the research related to this study. This study was conducted by using classroom action research. The subject of this research was the second grade of SMP Swasta HKBP Sidorame Medan which consisted of 38 students. The research was conducted in two cycles, namely cycle I and cycle II. Each cycle consisted of the four steps of an action research: planning, action, observation and reflection. The instruments for collecting data used speaking test by interview and for the quantitative data and used diary notes, observation sheet and interview sheet for qualitative data. Based on the speaking test result, the students score kept improving in every test. In the orientation test the mean of the students’ score was 22.3. In the post test cycle I the mean of the students’ score was 56.3 and in the post test cycle II the mean of the students’ score was 85. Based on the observation sheet, diary notes and interview sheet, it was found that teaching learning process ran well. The conclusion is that Problem Solving Strategy improves students’ speaking achievement.

scholarly journals Meningkatkan Kemampuan Menulis Siswa dalam Asking and Giving for Opinion dengan Menggunakan Teknik Make A Match, Sebuah Studi Kasus Kelas XI MIPA 2 SMA N 11 Semarang pada Tahun Akademik 2018/2019

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Khanurul Jannah
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Writing Ability ◽  
Match Technique ◽  
Reflection Data ◽  
Learning Technique ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Planning Action

Low of students’ writing ability and monotonous learning technique made the students less interested in the learning process. Based on the causes, the objectives of this research are: (1) To find out the improvement students’ ability in writing asking and giving for opinion. (2) To prove the effectiveness students’ ability in writing asking and giving for opinion by using Make a Match technique. This research was conducted two cycles. Each cycle consisted of planning, action, observation, and reflection. Data was collected with tests and non-test techniques. The subject of this research was XI MIPA 2 of 11 SHS Semarang. This research was conducted in the odd semester in academic year of 2018/2019. The result obtained the mean of students’ score in the first cycle was 78, the percentage completeness of students’ score was 75%. The mean of students’ score in the second cycle was 82, the percentage completeness of students’ score was 81%. Students’ score in each cycle have increased, with an increase in learning outcomes of 6%. Based on the results of the research, it can be concluded that the use of Make a Match technique improve students’ writing ability in asking and giving for opinion of XI MIPA 2 Class of 11 Senior High School Semarang. Beside that, the use of Make a Match technique could make students more active and created “fun” learning environment. Therefore, English teacher is recommended to use Make a Match technique in learning English to improve students’ writing ability.

scholarly journals IMPROVING STUDENT’S VOCABULARY MASTERY THROUGH COOPERATIVE SCRIPT ON DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 181
Author(s):  
Nenis Siti Aisyah ◽  
Nur Afni Hidayatur Rahma ◽  
Rasi Yugafiati
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Tenth Grade ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Mastery Criteria ◽  
Planning Action

Abstract This study is revealed based on  the observation on the tenth grade of X HT 1 Sangkuriang 2 Vocational High School.  The subjects of this study were consisted of 31 students. This study was aimed to improve the students’ vocabulary mastery using Cooperative Script Method. The research design was Classroom Action Research (CAR) which following from Kemmis and Taggart model. It is used to obtain the results of quantitative and qualitative data using 2 cycles described through planning, action, observation, and reflection on each cycle. The result of the study showed that there was a development on the student’s vocabulary mastery. It could be seen from the result of the test. The Minimum Mastery Criteria (KKM) of English lesson was 70.  The students mean score in the pre test was 50,  in the first post test the mean score was 65, and in the second post test the mean score was 85. In addition there were 2 students (6,4%) who passed KKM on pre test. In the first pretest there were 9 students (29,03%) who passed KKM. In the second pretest there were 29 students (93,55%) who passed KKM. Then, from the result of field notes and interview it showed the positive responses from the students. The students can be more active and improve their ideas. The researcher conclude that Cooperative Script method could improve student’s vocabulary mastery. Keywords:  Vocabulary, Cooperative Script, Descriptive Text, CAR

scholarly journals MERDEKA BELAJAR IN PANDEMIC: USING QUIZIZZ GAME BASED LEARNING TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 221-227
Author(s):  
Maria Dimitrij Angie Pavita ◽  
Deli Nirmala Nirmala
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Process Change ◽  
Action Research Project ◽  
Affective Factors ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Planning Action

Pandemic of Covid-19 has made teaching and learning process change from conventional into digital. With “Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar” teachers can choose any learning method which allows more innovation. The purpose of this study is to improve students' vocabulary mastery through Quizizz. This study was an action research project.  The research was conducted at SMA Bruderan Purwokerto.  The subject of the research was twenty-six students of X MIPA 1. The research was done in two cycles. There were four steps in each cycle. They were planning, action, observation, and reflection. The result shows that the students’ vocabulary mastery is improving. When the pre-test is compared to the post-test, the mean score increases significantly, from 64 to 85. Beside the cognitive ability improves, the affective factors of the learners improve. This is due to their enjoyment and easiness of memorization. Quizizz can be one of the learning media that can make the students more enjoyable in learning English especially vocabulary since the students can memorize and get new vocabulary much easier.

scholarly journals PENGEMBANGAN LKS DAN PENERAPANNYA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR MATERI POKOK STOIKIOMETRI SISWA KELAS X SMAN 1 BATULAYAR TAHUN PELAJARAN 2015/2016

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumiati Sumiati
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Class Action ◽  
Volume Number ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Planning Action ◽  
Test Result ◽  
Number Of Particles

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah pengembangan LKS dan penerapannya dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pokok bahasan stoikiometri siswa kelas X SMAN 1 Batulayar 2015/2016. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) yang secara umum terdiri dari 2 (dua) siklus. Masing-masing siklus terdapat 4 (empat) tahapan yaitu perencanaan, tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di kelas X SMAN 1 Batulayar dengan jumlah siswa 29 orang. Penelitian ini difokuskan pada materi hukum-hukum dasar kimia, konsep mol yang mencakup konversi jumlah mol ke dalam jumlah partikel, jumlah massa, dan jumlah volume. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah tes, lembar observasi dan angket. Dari hasil penelitian pada siklus II terjadi peningkatan aktivitas dan hasil belajar siswa dari siklus I yaitu, pada siklus II diperoleh rata-rata nilai pos test siswa 77 dan prosentase ketuntasan hasil belajar mencapai 78,57% (siswa mencapai nilai ≥70). Sementara pada siklus I rata-rata nilai siswa hanya 58 dan prosentase ketuntasan hasil belajar hanya mencapai 54,17% (siswa mencapai nilai ≥70). Dan dari hasil observasi terhadap pembelajaran dengan pengembangan dan penerapan LKS melalui diskusi terdapat peningkatan aktivitas yang signifikan yaitu dari skor rata-rata 18 menjadi 21 dimana skor ini masuk kategori aktif.  Sedangkan berdasarkan hasil angket yang dibagikan kepada siswa terlihat proses pembelajaran mendapat respon yang baik dari siswa. Hal ini membuktikan bahwa pembelajaran dengan menggunakan pengembangan dan penerapan LKS memberikan dampak yang positif bagi siswa dalam proses belajar mengajar. Kata Kunci: LKS, Hasil Belajar Siswa, Aktivitas Siswa Abstrak: The purpose of this study is to know whether the student’s worksheet development and its application are able to increase the students’ competence of the stoichiometry at the X grade of SMAN 1 Batulayar. The method of study used is class action research in which consists of two cycles and each of them has four steps such as planning, action, observation and reflection. This study focuses on basic laws of chemistry, the mole concept which includes the conversion of the number of moles to the number of particles, the amount of mass and volume number. Data was collected by test, observation and questionnaire. The result of study indicated that there were sifnificant increase of the students’ competence and activities. On the second cycles was found that the students’ post test result average was 77 and 78.57% student accomplish the topic. In contrast, on the first cycle the students average was 58 and only 54.17% student accomplish the topic. The students respond to the development and application of the students worksheet throughout discussion significantly improved whereas there are improvement in which previously only 18 students active during the leraning process, it increased into 21 students.  It can be concluded that the development and application of the students’ worksheet gives positive impact to the students’ competence of the stoichiometry topic. Key words: students’ worksheet, result and students, activity

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