scholarly journals THE USE OF TRAFFIC SIGN PICTURES TO IMPROVE THE STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN CONSTRUCTING IMPERATIVE SENTENCE

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-124
Author(s):  
Nurhalijah Nurhalijah ◽  
Ismail Latief

One of grammatical pattern of English that is important to be taught is imperative sentences. By having the knowledge about imperative sentences, students are supposed to be able to construct the sentences correctly. Although the students have learnt imperative sentences at school, most of them still find difficulties in understanding and using them. This study aimed at finding out whether using of traffic sign pictures able to improve the students’ ability in constructing imperative sentence. This study was conducted at the seventh grade of SMPN 2 Tellu Limpoe kabupaten Sidenreng Rappang by using pre-experimental method with one group on pre-test and post-test design. This study was conducted in eight meeting which consist of one meeting for pre-test, six meeting for treatment, and one meeting for post-test. The data were gathered through quantitative data. The study found out the use of traffic sign pictures was able to improve the students’ ability in constructing imperative sentence. This study also provides a set of recommendation to avoid the overlapped researches in English education.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurmiati Amin ◽  
Rafi'ah Nur

The major problems of this study are how to develop the students’ speaking skill dealing with accuracy, fluency and comprehensibility, and how to motivate the students to speak English so this research is conducted to find out weather of guessing game technique effective to improve the speaking skill of the seventh grade students of SMPN 3 Balusu. In this research the researcher apply quasi experimental method that apply a pre-test and post-test design. It involves two groups; the experimental group guessing game technique, as the control group Q&A technique, lecturing way. Both of group are given pretest and posttest. The population is the seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 3 Balusu. It consists of three classes. The researcher uses cluster sampling in both class in this research. They consist 20 (twenty) students for experiment and 21 (twenty one) control group. The result of the data analysis showed that the students’ spreaking ability improved, it shows that the speaking ability of the seventh grade students of SMPN 3 Balusu improve through guessing game technique. Moreover, the response to questionnaire also shows that most of the students’ interest to the teaching guessing game uses in the classroom. In short, using guessing game in speaking is effective to improve the speaking ability of the seventh grade students of SMPN 3 Balusu.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-251
Author(s):  
Rahmawati Upa ◽  
Muhammad Resqi Ridho

This research aims at finding out whether or not the use of STAD technique in teaching translation is effective to improve students’ translation ability at English Education Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education. The population in this research was fifth semester students in academic year 2019. The researchers use pre-experimental method with pre-test and post-test design, and translation test as instrument of this research. Then the researchers analysed the data by using Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) program. The researchers conclude that using Students Team Achievement Division (STAD) technique to teach translation in the fifth semester students of English Education Program is effective. It is proven by mean score of the students in the post-test (80.20 (good)) is higher than mean score of students in the pre-test (68.87 (fairly good)). The researchers also found that the p value (0.00) on t-test is lower than α (0.05). It indicates that the alternative hypothesis (H1) is accepted and the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected. It can be concluded that teaching by using STAD technique is effective in improving students’ ability in translation.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Salfiani Salfiani ◽  
La Ode Nggawu ◽  
Sitti Agustina

This research was conducted to find out whether there was a significant effect of the Mnemonic method in teaching vocabulary mastery at the Seventh-grade students’ of SMPN 22 Buton Tengah. The design of the research was a pre-experimental design ( one group pre-test post-test design). The population of this research was the seventh-grade (VII) of SMPN 22 Buton Tengah which consists of three classes, while the sample in this research was class VII3 that consisted of 25 students and used a simple random sampling technique. The instrument in this study was multiple choices, matching tests and public buildings, food, people around us to the topic. This study was conducted three sections namely pre-test, treatment, and post-test. The researcher used a paired sample T-test through SPSS 16.0 version to analyze the result of this research. The result showed that the mean score of students’ vocabulary mastery in the post-test was higher than students’ vocabulary in the pre-test ( 53.6 > 45.28 ). The hypothesis testing found that the value of sig ( 2 Tailed ) was 0.00 while the significant alpha value was 0.05. It can be concluded that the value of Sig ( 2 Tailed) was lower than the significance of α value (0.000< 0.05). in other words, (H1) was accepted. It showed that there was a significant effect of using the Mnemonic Method on teaching vocabulary mastery at the seventh-grade students of SMPN 22 Buton Tengah.


2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-68
Author(s):  
Sandi Dwi Triono

This study aims to determine the effect of plyometric training using boxes on the long jump achievement of students at STKIP Pasundan. The research method used to uncover these problems through the experimental method with pre-test design and post-test design. The sample of this study was 20 students from PJKR STKIP Pasundan Cimahi who participated in the Athletic UKM activities in STKIP Pasundan Cimahi. The study was conducted 3 meetings each week for 6 weeks. The instrument used is the long jump test which has been tested for validity and reliability. The data obtained were processed using the T-Paired test. The results of the study revealed that there was a difference in effect between plyometric training programs using boxes and plyometric exercises that did not use boxes. Plyometric exercises using boxes have a more significant effect compared to plyometric exercises without using boxes on long jump achievements


2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 202
Author(s):  
Maya Rahmawati ◽  
Putri Kamalia Hakim

<p>This study is aimed at gaining an understanding of the influence of e-portfolio on the process and quality of translation (acceptability, accuracy, and readability) of students and how e-portfolio affects the process and quality of student translations. The method used in this research is sequential explanatory design. The subjects of this study are the third-year students of English Education Department at Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang (UNSIKA) Indonesia who took translation practice course. The quantitative data are taken from the pre-test and post-test results. The qualitative data are gained from questionnaire and interview. After analysis, it is found that e-portfolio influenced the students’ translation ability where the value is Sig. = 0.001 &lt; α = 0.05. It was discovered that 82% students achieved higher score in acceptability. Meanwhile, 62% students achieved higher score in accuracy, and only 56% students achieved higher score in readability. In terms of translation process, e-portfolio helps students track their progress, give and receive feedback from various participants, as well as have virtual room to sort their works which are easily accessible.</p>


Author(s):  
Alfa E. J. Wullur ◽  
Nitha V. F. Liando ◽  
Rinny Rorimpandey

This research is based on the students’ motivation in studying English. It intends to prove that students can improve their motivation and it is seen in their achievement in their study. The purpose of this research is to prove that this method is effective in order to improve students’ motivation to learn English. This research is conducted at SMP Negeri 11 Bitung. The subject of this research is a seventh-grade student of SMP Negeri 11 Bitung consisted of 24 students. The design of this research is a pre-experimental design with one group pre-test and post-test design. The data are collected through multiple choice as an instrument and with questionnaires and interviews to support the data. In analyzing the data writers use percentage formula. The result of this research shows that the score of the post-test is higher (72.09%) than the score of the pre-test (44.16%). Based on the fact of the result of this research, it can be concluded that the Audio-lingual method is effective to be applied in class to improve students’ motivation in studying English. Keywords: Teaching; Motivation; Audio-lingual method.


2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Saputra Marisi Holong Marbun

AbstractThe method used in this research was action research applied in two cycles. This research was conducted to improve the Seventh Graders’ English vocabulary in SMP 1 PSKD, Jakarta. The 24 students of the seventh grade who participated in this study were taught vocabularies by using the TGT technique. The quantitative data, collected using tests, were analyzed by using the independent and paired sample t-test on SPSS version 22 program. The qualitative data, collected using the researchers’ diary notes, questionaire, open ended question sheets, and observation sheets, were analyzed descriptively. The results indicated that the TGT technique improved the participants’ English vocabulary, as shown by the increase of the mean scores of the tests conducted, i.e. the pre-test 55,94 (12,5%) increased to 66,81 (50%) of post-test of cycle I and to 83,23 (87,5%) of the post-test of cycle II. The statistical test also indicated that the use of TGT significantly increased the students’ English vocabulary. Based on the findings, it could be concluded that the use of TGT technique was effective to improve the seventh grade students’ English vocabulary. Keywords: action research, vocabulary, teams games tournament


KINESTETIK ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 186-191
Author(s):  
Feber Kholison ◽  
Sugiyanto Sugiyanto ◽  
Ari Sutisyana ◽  
Defliyanto Defliyanto

AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah ada pengaruh latihan drill terhadap kemampuan servis backhand bulutangkis siswa MTs Tarbiyah Islamiyah, Kecamatan Air Napal, Bengkulu Utara. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode eksperimen one group pre-test post-test design dengan variabel bebas adalah latihan drill dan variabel terikat adalah terhadap kemampuan servis backhand bulutangkis. Sampel yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah siswa MTs Tarbiyah Islamiyah Kecamatan Air Napal Bengkulu Utara sebanyak 30 siswa. Instrumen penelitian servis backhand bulutangkis validitas dengan sebesar 0,66 dan reliabilitas 0,88. Hasil analisis statistik data menunjukkan latihan drill memberikan pengaruh yang lebih baik terhadap peningkatan kemampuan servis backhand bulutangkis hal ini karena thitung 10.28 dan ttabel dengan taraf signifikan a 5% diperoleh nilai sebesar 2.000. Kesimpulan penelitian adalah latihan drill dapat meningkatkan kemampuan servis backhand bulutangkis siswa MTs Tarbiyah Islamiyah, Kecamatan Air Napal, Bengkulu Utara.Kata Kunci : Drill, Servis backhand bulutangkis. AbstractThis study aims to determine wheter there is influence drill exercises on service skill MTs Tarbiyah Islamiyah District Air Napal North Bengkulu students. This research method used is experimental method one group pre-test post-test design with free variable is drill exercise and the dependent variable is on badminton backhand service capability. The sample used in this research is MTs Tarbiyah Islamiyah District Air Napal  North Bengkulu student as many as 30 people. This instrument research badminton backhand service with validity of 0,66 and reliability 0,88. The results of statistical analysis of data drill exercise gives effect which is better against badminton backhand service capability this is because th 10.28 and tt with significant level a 5% obtained value of 2.000. The conclusion of this study is drill exercise can improve ability badminton backhand service MTs Tarbiyah Islamiyah District Air Napal North Bengkulu students.Keywords : Drill, Badminton  backhand service.


Author(s):  
Paula Audry Rombepajung

This research intends to describe the use of Jigsaw model in improving reading understanding. This research can be classified into quasi-experimental research using the pre-test and post-test design. The subject of this research was class D of the second semester students majoring in English Education, FBS, Unima 2018/2019 consist of 31 students as experimental class and E class which consist of 32 students as the control class. The result show the use of jigsaw model in English reading comprehension is more effective than learning using conventional media. This is evidence by the value of the weight of effectiveness of 14.36%. From this result, the research conclude that the use of Jigsaw model can improve students’ reading understanding. Keywords: Jigsaw, model, improve, understanding


2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 135
Author(s):  
Retno Tri Hariastuti

This study was conducted to examine the effectiveness of group guidance with peer group technique to improve friendship-making ability among adolescents who live in an orphanage institution. An experimental method with one group pre-test and post-test design was used. Forty young female teenagers who lived in Khoiriyah Hasyim orphanage institution in Surabaya were involved in the experiment. The subjects were chosen based on the pre-survey data collected using a questionnaire that shows the lack of their abilities in making friendship. Data were analysed using t-test. The result suggested that group guidance with peer group technique can improves adolescents’ friendship-making ability in the context of orphanage environments.Abstrak: Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui efektivitas pengaruh bim-bingan kelompok dengan teknik peer group untuk meningkatkan  kemampuan menjalin persahabatan di kalangan remaja yang tinggal di sebuah yayasan panti asuhan. Metode eksperimen dengan desain pre-test dan post-test  digu-nakan. Empat puluh remaja perempuan di panti asuhan Khoiriyah Hasyim  Surabaya dilibatkan dalam eksperimen tersebut. Partisipan penelitian dipilih berdasarkan data pra-survei yang dikumpulkan melalui angket yang menunjukkan kurangnya kemampuan mereka dalam menjalin persahabatan dalam kelompok sebaya. Data dianalisis  menggunakan t-test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kelompok bim-bingan dengan teknik peer group dapat meningkatkan persahabatan  kemam-puan membuat remaja di  lingkungan panti asuhan.


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