scholarly journals Dealing with Students Pronunciation: the “Spelling Bee” Effect

JET ADI BUANA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (02) ◽  
pp. 121-120
Author(s):  
Uswatun Khasanah ◽  
Agus Husein As Sabiq
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Seventh Grade ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Teaching Pronunciation ◽  
And Control

Pronunciation is put on bottom list in English teaching-learning process, and students focused to learn grammar. The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of “Spelling Bee” technique towards students’ pronunciation. The researcher used the experimental method. The sample of the research was 63 students in seventh-grade MTs NU 01 Mambaul Hikmah Tegalwangi which was consist of 32 female students of seventh E as experimental class and 31 female students of seventh D as control class. The sampling technique used cluster random sampling. The instrument of the research used jumble letters and speaking test as pre-test and post-test which were analyzed using Microsoft Excel. The result of the research indicated that there was a significant difference between students’ post-test in experimental class and control class. The mean score of the post-test in the experimental class was (71.806) while the score post-test in the control class was (23.306). Besides, the result of the t-test showed that t-stat (27.125) was higher than t-table (1.688) with a degree of freedom (df) = 36 as a result Ha was accepted and H0 was rejected. It meant that the “Spelling Bee” technique had a significant influence in teaching pronunciation at seventh-grade of MTs NU 01 Mambaul Hikmah Tegalwangi. “Spelling Bee” can be an alternative technique for teachers to improve students’ pronunciation as well as their vocabulary and spelling skills.

scholarly journals The Use of PPP Model In Enhancing the Students’ Speaking Ability

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-125
Author(s):  
Badaruddin Badaruddin ◽  
Sahabuddin Sahabuddin
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
T Test ◽  
Seventh Grade ◽  
Speaking Test ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling

Speaking is the ability to pronounce words in order to convey or stated intention, ideas, thoughsts, feeling and dificult to deal with students. There are some problems as causes of the students’ difficulties in speaking, such as they are afraid of making mistake, less convidence, seldom to communicate and cannot express their ideas. To solve the problems, the researcher suggests the use of PPP Model in learning process. Based on the previous explanation, the researcher formulates the objective of the research is to find out whether or not the speaking ability of the seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 9 Parepare can enhance through the Use of PPP Model In this research, the researcher applied quasi-experimental design, with two group namely experimental class and control class. The samples was chosen using cluster random sampling technique. The total numbers of sample were consisted of 55 students from two classes taken from the population of the seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 9 Parepare. The instrument used in this research was speaking test by record the students’ utterance. The data were analyzed by using t-test formula. The result of the data analyzed shows that the students’ speaking ability improved significantly. It was showed by the mean score of pre-test was 45.33 and the post-test was 72. 83. Besides, the mean score of the students in post-test (72.83) was higher than the Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal (71) in SMP Negeri 9 Parepare and include good classification base on Dirjen Pendidikan Dasar dan Menegah (2005). In the same line, the result of t-test value was 2.102 and t-table value was 2.004 in post-test. It means that the t-test value (2.102) was higher than t-table value (2.004). Those indicate that H1 was accepted and H0 was rejected. It also shows there is a significant difference between the speaking ability of the students who were taught through the Use of PPP Model and the speaking ability of the students who were thought by Discovery Learning Model (Conventional Ways).

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Realia in Writing Descriptive Text: a Case of the Seventh Grade Students of SMP N 4 Semarang

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Devi Budi Wijaya ◽  
Suwandi Suwandi ◽  
Sukma Nur Ardini
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
T Test ◽  
Teaching Writing ◽  
Seventh Grade ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Academic Year

This study is based on the research which attempted to examine the effectiveness of realia in writing descriptive text by the seventh grade students. The objectives of the research were (1) to analyze and find out  the students’ ability in writing descriptive text who are taught by using realia, (2) to analyze and find out  the students’ ability in writing descriptive text who are taught without using realia, (3) also to analyze and find out whether there is significant difference between students who are taught by using realia and those taught without using realia. Quasi experimental design was used with the population of 256 seventh grade students of SMP N 4 Semarang in the academic year 2017/2018. By using purposive sampling technique, there were two classes chosen as the sample of this study; vii a and vii b. The instruments of collecting data used were tests; pre-test and post-test. After the data were collected, they were analysed using t-test. The findings were as follows: (1) the ability in writing descriptive text by the students taught using realia was good with the mean of the post-test was 80.21. (2) the ability in writing descriptive text by the students taught without using realia was adequate with the mean of the post-test was 74.44. (3) there was significant difference of the two group students. t-test 4.89 > t-table 2.00. therefore, ha was accepted that realia was effective as a media in teaching writing of descriptive text.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Scientific Stations Strategy in Achievement of the Seventh Grade Students in Dictation

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 558
Author(s):  
Asia A. Al Rawahi ◽  
Suliman S. Al Ghattami
Keyword(s):  
Conventional Method ◽  
Achievement Test ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Seventh Grade ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Language Areas ◽  
Experimental Group

The study aims to examine  the effectiveness of using the “scientific stations strategy” for grade seven students,  achievement in dictation in the Sultanate of Oman. In order to achieve this, the researchers prepared an achievement test and a guideline for   executing the strategy. The tool was checked for validity by a panel of area experts.  The reliability of the test was 0.84 as determined by Cronbach’s Alpha. The study sample consisted of two groups, where 24 female students  were taught dictation according to the scientific stations strategy, and 18 students were taught by the conventional method. The results of the post test showed that there is a statistically  significant difference in the mean scores between the two groups, in favour of the experimental group. Based on  these results, the researchers recommended making use of the science stations strategy by training teachers to use it in teaching dictation and in other language areas.

scholarly journals Using Glass’ Analysis Method to Improve the Students’ Speaking Skill

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Kasmin Irwan
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Hypothesis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
T Test ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Seventh Grade ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Glass Analysis

This research aimed at explaining the use of Glass’ Analysis Method in improving the students’ pronunciation in speaking at the seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Salomekko Kab. Bone. The researcher used pre-experimental design with one group pretest and posttest design. The population was the seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Salomekko Kab. Bone., in academic year 2017/2018, which consisted of six classes. The sample was taken by purposive sampling technique and the total number of sample was 26 students. It conducted in six meetings. It was administered speaking test as instrument. The findings of the data indicated that there was significant difference between students’ post-test and pre-test.  The mean score in post-test (8.10) was greater than the mean score in pre-test (5.42). From t-test, the researcher found that the value of t-test (8.61) was greater than t-table (2.060) at the level of significance 0.05 with degree of freedom (df) = 25. Thus, the alternative hypothesis (H1) was accepted and the null hypothesis (H0) was rejected. It means that there was a significant difference in the students’ pronunciation in speaking before and after being taught by using Glass’ Analysis Method  

scholarly journals TEACHING WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT BY USING FACEBOOK AT SEVENTH GRADE SMPN 1 SEMEN

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (`1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Qilya Esti Wahyuni ◽  
Ali Rohmad
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Hypothesis ◽  
Teaching Writing ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Seventh Grade ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Sample Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

The purpose of this research is to find out whether Facebook is effective or not in teaching writing descriptive text. This research employed a quantitative approach of using true experimental. Meanwhile, the research using Post-test Only Control Design for writing skill. The research was conducted in the seventh grade of SMPN 1 Semen in academic year 2018/2019. This research using 2 class as the sample, experimental group and control group. To get the result of the research, this research using test. The mean score of experimental group is 72.50 in a good category. Meanwhile, the mean score of control group is 57.83 in fair category. The result of independent sample test show that there is significant difference between experimental group which is taught by using Facebook and control group which is not taught by using Facebook. The alternative hypothesis stated that Facebook is effective to be used in writing descriptive text at the seventh grade of SMPN 1 Semen.

scholarly journals Text-based Character in Teaching Reading: Do Students Can Achieve Significant Result in Reading Test?

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-28
Author(s):  
Hasan Hasan ◽  
Andi Sadapotto ◽  
Muhammad Hanafi ◽  
Usman Usman
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Hypothesis ◽  
T Test ◽  
Reading Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Good Classification ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

This quasi-experimental study involves the experimental and control group which consist of 60 students in first year of SMA Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang   2019/2020 academic year.  The reading test is used to collect data to find out do the students can achieve significant result in reading test using Text-based Character. Based on the result the mean score of the experimental group pre-test was 72.67 and classified into good classification, while the control group was 69.63 classified into good. The mean score of the post-test after treatment for the experimental group was 82.43 (very good) while the control group was 76.53, (good) classification still.  The researcher found that the T-table is higher than the t-test (α) (1.659<2.021). It means that there is a significant difference in the pre-test of the control and experimental group, while in post-test of an experimental and control group, the researcher finds that the T-test is higher than the alpha and previous score in the the pre-test (α) (3.089>2.021). The degree of freedom is 58. This study reveals that the alternative hypothesis (H1) was accepted, and the null hypothesis (H0) was rejected. This is means that the use of Text-based Characters can improves students' reading skills in significant way.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF USING MNEMONIC METHOD ON TEACHING VOCABULARY MASTERY AT THE SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS’ OF SMP NEGERI 22 BUTON TENGAH

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Salfiani Salfiani ◽  
La Ode Nggawu ◽  
Sitti Agustina
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Test Design ◽  
Seventh Grade ◽  
Paired Sample ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Test Treatment

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.

scholarly journals Old but Gold: The Use of Picture Cues to Teach Writing (An Experimental Research)

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Soviyah Soviyah ◽  
Yunia Purwaningtias
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Research ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Pictures use in an educational setting fits the idiom: old but gold. There have been plenty of studies revealing how good the use of pictures in the classrooms is. Pictures have been long known to have the ability to help motivate, demonstrate, and instruct the students during a learning process. This study is a sort of complement to the phenomenon as it focuses on researching the use of pictures in a classroom. Specifically, it aims at finding out the effectiveness of the use of picture cues in teaching writing.The study belongs to experimental research involving two groups of experiment and control. The eighth-grade students of a private junior high school in Central Java Indonesia are chosen as the subject of the research during 2017/2018 academic year. Employing a sample population technique, the study involves a total number of 56 students who are equally divided into 28 students as the experimental group and 28 students as the control group. The experimental group is taught using picture cues while the control group is taught without picture cues. Pre-test and post-test are used as techniques to collect the data. As for the data analysis technique, it’s done quantitatively applying both descriptive and inferential statistics.The result of the research shows that there is a significant difference in the students’ writing ability between those taught using picture cues and those who are not. This can be seen from the difference in the mean score between them. The result of the pre-test shows that at the beginning, both experimental and control groups have slightly different ability in writing with the mean scores 51.32 and 47.86 respectively. Meanwhile, the result of the post-test indicates an obvious difference between them in which the experimental group gains 65.75 as its mean score and the control group gets 59.14. Furthermore, the application of Independent t-test calculation results in a score of 0.000, which is lower than 0.05. This means that the use of picture cues is effective. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the use of picture cues is effective to teach writing to students.

scholarly journals The Influence Of English Song As Learning Materials Towards The Students’ Pronunciation

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (02) ◽  
pp. 131-135
Author(s):  
Dewi Yulyanti ◽  
Slamet Wahyudi Yulianto ◽  
Muhammad Anjar Nugraha
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

This research investigated whether or not there is the influence of English song towards the student’s pronunciation. This research used a quantitative method. Research design is an experimental class and control class, two classes were selected from eleventh-grade students at SMAN 1 Ciasem Subang. The Quasi-Experimental Research was conducted in four meetings. The data were obtained by observing the teaching and learning process, test, questionnaire, and interviewing the students. The research result of the analysis quantitative and qualitative data were as follows. The analysis of quantitative data, mean score of pre-test in the experimental class was 14.44. While the mean score in the control class was 14.58. Furthermore, the mean score of the post-test in the experimental class was 82.98. While the mean score post-test in the control class was 60.56. Based on the result, the experimental class students’ score on post-test were better in which the mean = 82.89 than their scores on pre-test the mean = 60.56 . in addition, the two-tailed value of p was 0.000 which was lower than 0.05 . in conclusion, the calculation of paired t-test showed that there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores of experimental group. The analysis of qualitative data show that used English song influence through students’ pronunciation by observing the teaching and learning process, test, questionnaire, and interviewing the students. The students were more confident and were not afraid of making mistakes when pronunciation.

scholarly journals Outdoor School Activities Strategy for Enhancing Student’s Academic Achievement and Retention in Science in Delta South Senatorial District

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 98
Author(s):  
Edarho Oghenevwede Oyovwi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Science Achievement ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Science Activities

The study examined the effects of outdoor science activities on student’s academic achievement and retention in science in Delta South Senatorial District. The quasi-experimental design was used specifically, the non-equivalent pre-test, post-test control group design. Four research questions and hypotheses were raised and formulated to guide the study. The population consists of all senior secondary school two (SSII) science students in all the Government-owned public schools in the Senatorial District with an estimation of fifteen thousand, two hundred and seventy-five students (15,275). A sample of two hundred and fifty (250) SSII science student’s randomly selected from four (4) public mixed secondary schools in the Senatorial District was used for the study. The instrument used for data collection was the Science Achievement Test (SAT) which was validated by experts in the field of Science, Measurement and Evaluation. The reliability of the instrument was established using Kuder-Richardson formula 21 which yielded coefficient of internal consistency of 0.82. Data were collected by administering the Science Achievement Test (SAT) as a pre-test. Post-test and post-post-test (follow up test). The data obtained were analysed using mean, standard deviation, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The results showed that there was a significant difference in the mean achievement and retention scores between students taught using outdoor science activities and those taught without outdoor science activities. There was no significant difference in the mean achievement scores between male and female students taught science with outdoor science activities and there was a significant difference in the mean retention scores between male and female students taught science with outdoor science activities in favour of male students. Based on the findings, it was concluded that outdoor science activities may be an option in promoting students’ academic achievement and retention in science students. Based on this, it was recommended that science teachers should adopt outdoor science activities in teaching science at the secondary school levels and that Government should provide an essential outdoor learning environment in schools to facilitate outdoor science activities.

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