Suggestion - the use of memrise application to improve students

Based on the research, the researcher gives some suggestions as follows:

1. For teacher

The teacher is hoped to be more creative in teaching the students in order to do not make students feel bored and uninterested in learning English. The teacher could be use technology to take students’ interest and make them more enthusiasm in learning language. The teacher can use this application as a media to make students motivated in learning language.

2. For other researcher

Memrise Application could be applied to be a media to learn English easily. For further studies, the Memrise Application can be considered for using this application with different skill and subject. It is recommended that more research be done after referring to the findings from this research.

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Appendix 1

INSTRUMENT OF PRE-TEST AND POST TEST

THE USE OF MEMRISE APPLICATION TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’

LISTENING SKILL PRE-TEST

A. Media 1.Laptop 2. Paper 3. Pen 4. Speaker

B. Listening Test (5-10 minutes)

Listen and complete the sentence based on what you have heard!

Making A New Friend

Emma: Hi! Are you a new student? I saw you in my Math class.

Marta: Yes, I’m a new exchange student from Spain. I’m studying at Boston University for a year.

Emma: I’m Emma Marta: I’m Marta

Emma: How has your first month in the U.S. been? Are you having a good time?

Marta: Yes, it’s really great! I’m glad I made the decision to go abroad. I’ve always wanted to live in another country.

Emma: What made you finally decide to do it?

Marta: I knew that studying abroad would make a difference in my education and my life. But I was afraid I would miss my family too much. My grandpa told me to follow my dream and take the chance. Then, one day, I decided to take my grandpa’s advice and just do it. I was tired of making excuses for why I couldn’t go. that’s how I came to this decision.

Emma: you’re really brave! I don’t know if I could spend a year in another country, especially if people spoke another language.

Marta: Actually, I’ve been learning English my whole life. I’ve always had a passion for it. I saw Boston in some American movies. It looked so nice that I

wanted to make the effort to come here.

Emma: Have you seen any sights yet?

Marta: Not yet. I’ve been too busy doing my homework. I didn’t realize how many assignments American professors give.

Emma: I know! I’ve been thinking about making a complaint to the Dean of Students. Some of my teachers make me take a test every week!

Marta: Wow, that’s terrible! That reminds me, I have an assignment I need to get started on soon. One of my teachers wants me to write a ten-page paper!

Emma : Wow, that’s long. I hope you get to take a break soon. There are so many things to see and do in Boston!

Marta : I might see some sights this weekend. I have to do the shopping for my apartment, so I’ll be out anyway. Do you have any recommendations?

Emma : Faneuil Hall is a fun marketplace to visit. I think you would love to spend time looking at all the shops and getting some food.

Appendix 2

POST-TEST A. Media

1. laptop 2. Paper 3. Pen 4. Speaker B. Listening test

Listen and complete the sentence based on what you have heard!

Talking about daily routines

Nicole: Hi, Mark! I’m so glad you came over!

Mark: Hi Nicole! How are you?

Nicole: I’m fine, thanks. And you?

Mark: I’m great.

Nicole: Let’s sit on the swing and talk. I want to know you better.

Mark: Ok

Nicole: I’m so glad you moved here. So tell me about yourself. What’s your typical day like?

Mark: Uhh, well, usually all my days are very busy, with lots of activities. I get up at 7:45, because my school only starts at 9. I go to the bathroom; I wash my face and brush my teeth. I have breakfast with my family at around 8:15. We usually have boiled eggs, milk with toast, butter and jam. We all leave home at 8:40. My parents drive me and my little sister to school and then they go to work. I have lunch at the cafeteria, at about 12:30. I leave school at 2 pm. I take the bus and go to a sport center where I play basketball. I am very passionate about basketball.

One day, I would like to play for my local team. At about 4 pm I finally get home.

I eat snack and watch TV. At around 6 o’clock, I do my homework. I have dinner with my family at around 7 pm.

Nicole : How do you like to relax in the evening?

Mark: Well, I usually play the guitar, my little sister loves to dance on my music.

I chat with my friends for a while or I play computer games. Then I take a bath.

At 10 o’clock, I turn off the lights and go to bed.

Nicole: : What about the weekends?

Mark: On weekends, I like going to the movies with my friends or I go cycling with my family. We have so much fun together.

What about you? What’s your typical day like?

Nicole: My day starts at 7 am. I go to the bathroom and take a shower. I have breakfast just with my dad. My mom leaves home earlier. Then I go to school bus.

I have lunch at 1 pm at the school cafeteria. After finish school, I go straight home. I do my homework at 3 pm. At 5 pm I go to a dance club where I take

dance classes. I am crazy about dance. I have dinner with my family around 7:30 pm. Then I help my mom with the dishes. After that, I go to my room and chat online with my friends. Before going to sleep I like reading.

Appendix 3

RENCANA PELAKSANAAN PEMBELAJARAN (RPP)

Sekolah : SMP Negeri 3 Bungoro Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris

Kelas / Semester : VIII/2 Materi Pokok : Listening

Alokasi Waktu : 1 Minggu x 2 Jam Pelajaran @40 Menit A. Tujuan Pembelajaran

Setelah mengikuti prose pembelajaran, peserta didik diharapkan dapat:

 Mengidentifikasi kosa kata melalui aplikasi Memrise

 Menerapkan penggunaan aplikasi Memrise dalam pembelajaran listening B. Langkah-Langkah Pembelajaran

Kegiatan Pendahuluan (10 Menit)

Melakukan pembukaan dengan salam pembuka dan berdoa untuk memulai pembelajaran, memeriksa kehadiran peserta didik sebagai sikap disiplin Mengaitkan materi/tema/kegiatan pembelajaran yang akan dilakukan dengan pengalaman peserta didik.

Menyampaikan motivasi tentang apa yang dapat diperoleh (tujuan & manfaat)

dengan mempelajari materi : Fungsi Sosial mengembangkan nilai-nilai kehidupan dan karakter yang positif dalam dialog “My Ideal Home”

Menyampaikan alur belajar menggunakan Memrise Application

Menjelaskan hal-hal yang akan dipelajari, kompetensi yang akan dicapai, serta metode yang akan ditempuh.

Kegiatan Inti (60 menit) Stimulation

(stimulasi/pemberian rangsangan)

Peserta didik diberi motivasi atau rangsangan untuk memusatkan perhatian pada topik materi Fungsi Sosial dengan cara memutar audio yang telah disiapkan oleh guru.

Problem statement (identifikasi masalah)

Guru memberikan kesempatan pada peserta didik untuk mengidentifikasi sebanyak mungkin pertanyaan yang berkaitan dengan materi yang disajikan dan akan dijawab melalui kegiatan belajar.

Data collection (pengumpulan data)

 Guru melalui Memrise Application mendorong peserta didik untuk

mengumpulkan informasi yang relevan mengenai Fungsi Sosial mengembangkan nilai-nilai kehidupan dan karakter yang

positif dalam dialog “My Ideal Home”

 Guru melalui Memrise Application

mendorong peseta didik untuk mempelajari kosa kata baru

Data processing (pengolahan data)

 Peserta didik mengolah data hasil pengamatan dengan cara: Berdiskusi, Mengolah informasi, dan mengerjakan beberapa soal pada Memrise Application mengenai materi Fungsi Sosial

mengembangkan nilai-nilai kehidupan dan karakter yang positif dalam dialog “My Ideak Home”

 Peserta didik melalui Memrise Application menganalis makna dari kosa kata baru Verification

(pembuktian)

Peserta didik mendiskusikan hasil pengamatannya dan memverifikasi hasil pengamatannya dengan data-data atau teori pada buku sumber melalui kegiatan pengolahan informasi materi Fungsi Sosial mengembangkan nilai-nilai kehidupan dan karakter yang positif dalam dialog “My Ideal Home”

Generalization (menarik Peserta didik berdiskusi untuk menyimpulkan

kesimpulan) hasil diskusi tentang materi Fungsi Sosial mengembangkan nilai-nilai kehidupan dan karakter yang positif dalam dialog “My Ideal Home”

Kegiatan Penutup (10 Menit)

 Melakukan refleksi dan umpan balik.

 Mengagendakan penugasan untuk materi Fungsi Sosial

mengembangkan nilai-nilai kehidupan dan karakter yang positif dalam dialog “My Ideal Home”

 Menyampaikan rencana pembelajaran pada pertemuan berikutnya

 Menutup pembelajaran dengan mengucapkan salam dan doa.

C. Penilaian Hasil Pembelajaran

LAMPIRAN INSTRUMEN PENILAIAN Listening (fill in the blanks with right words)

My Ideal Home

Anne: Do you like living here, Mike?

Mike: Are you kidding? I hate this place. I’m always surrounded by traffic and other annoying noises, not to mention there’s so much dust and pollution here. I hope to able to move out of this apartment soon.

Anne: Really? Where would you like to live then?

Mike: My top choice would be a big house in the countryside With a view of the village, trees and fields.

Anne: Wow! That sounds like a huge change from your one bedroom apartment in the suburbs.

Mike: It’s just always been my dream to have a lot of land and live in a quiet, peaceful place. Plus, you know I love nature, so I’d love to be able to take long walks in the fresh air. I like the idea of being in a rural setting.

Anne: Wouldn’t you get lonely? I think I would miss having people nearby.

Mike: I don’t think so, because I’d have a community of people close to me. I imagine they would be a very friendly group of people who would have cookouts and festivals. I’d like to participate in the village events from time to time. And I have even thought about getting a dog or two. I’d have plenty of space for them to run around and play. I could hike with them through the woods and take them for walks on nearby trails. And I’d have enough room that I could even get other animals if I really wanted to.

Anne: You could raise chickens and have fresh eggs every morning.

Mike: And I could also grow and enjoy my own fruits and vegetables. There’s nothing like the taste of homegrown fruits and vegetables.

Anne: I could come over for breakfast every once in a while.

Mike: Sure. The house would be big enough to host friends for parties and get together. I’d like to have a cool basement with a movie screen and a game area, to

be able to enjoy some fun time with friends and family, a laundry room, a garage, at least three bedrooms with their own bathrooms. a big walking closet, an office and a library.

I do not need luxurious furniture but rather simple in terms of design and style. I’d also want a nice patio with comfortable chairs and a fire pit so we could hang out in the evenings. And a swimming pool. Doesn’t’ that sound amazing?

Anne: it sounds like a great place for me to visit sometimes, but I wouldn’t want to live there.

Pangkajene, Oktober 2020 Mengetahui,

Guru Mapel Pengajar

………. Nirwana

NIP. - NIM. 105351121216

Appendix 4

RENCANA PELAKSANAAN PEMBELAJARAN (RPP)

Sekolah : SMP Negeri 3 Bungoro Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris

Kelas / Semester : VIII/2 Materi Pokok : Listening

Alokasi Waktu : 1 Minggu x 2 Jam Pelajaran @40 Menit A. Tujuan Pembelajaran

Setelah mengikuti prose pembelajaran, peserta didik diharapkan dapat:

 Mengidentifikasi kosa kata melalui aplikasi Memrise

 Menerapkan penggunaan aplikasi Memrise dalam pembelajaran listening B. Langkah-Langkah Pembelajaran

Kegiatan Pendahuluan (10 Menit)

Menyampaikan motivasi tentang apa yang dapat diperoleh (tujuan & manfaat)

dengan mempelajari materi : Fungsi Sosial mengembangkan nilai-nilai kehidupan dan karakter yang positif dalam dialog “Describing People, Place, and Things

Menyampaikan alur belajar menggunakan Memrise Application

Menjelaskan hal-hal yang akan dipelajari, kompetensi yang akan dicapai, serta metode yang akan ditempuh.

Kegiatan Inti (60 menit) Stimulation

(stimulasi/pemberian rangsangan)

Peserta didik diberi motivasi atau rangsangan untuk memusatkan perhatian pada topik materi Fungsi Sosial dengan cara menayangkan audio yang telah dibuat oleh guru.

Problem statement (identifikasi masalah)

Guru memberikan kesempatan pada peserta didik untuk mengidentifikasi sebanyak mungkin pertanyaan yang berkaitan dengan dialog yang disajikan dan akan dijawab melalui kegiatan belajar.

Data collection (pengumpulan data)

 Guru melalui Memrise Application mendorong peserta didik untuk

mengumpulkan informasi yang relevan mengenai Fungsi Sosial mengembangkan nilai-nilai kehidupan dan karakter yang

positif dalam dialog “Describing People, Place, and Things”

 Guru melalui Memrise Application

mendorong peseta didik untuk menemukan kosa kata baru

Data processing (pengolahan data)

 Peserta didik mengolah data hasil pengamatan dengan cara: Berdiskusi, Mengolah informasi, dan mengerjakan beberapa soal pada Memrise Application mengenai materi Fungsi Sosial

mengembangkan nilai-nilai kehidupan dan karakter yang positif dalam dialog

“Describing People, Place, and Things”

 Peserta didik melalui Memrise Application menganalis makna dari kosa kata baru Verification

(pembuktian)

Generalization (menarik kesimpulan)

Peserta didik berdiskusi untuk menyimpulkan hasil diskusi tentang materi Fungsi Sosial mengembangkan nilai-nilai kehidupan dan karakter yang positif dalam dialog “Describing People, Place, and Things”

Kegiatan Penutup (10 Menit)

 Melakukan refleksi dan umpan balik.

 Mengagendakan penugasan untuk materi Fungsi Sosial

mengembangkan nilai-nilai kehidupan dan karakter yang positif dalam dialog “Describing People, Place, and Things”

 Menyampaikan rencana pembelajaran pada pertemuan berikutnya

 Menutup pembelajaran dengan mengucapkan salam dan doa.

C. Penilaian Hasil Pembelajaran

LAMPIRAN INSTRUMEN PENILAIAN Listening (fill in the blanks with right words)

Describing people, place and things

Denise: Hi mom! Hi dad!

Mom & Dad : Hi Denise! It's so good to see you!

Mom: How are you, sweetheart?

Denise: I'm fine. I miss you both so much.

Dad: We miss you, too, honey.

Mom: How do you like your new apartment?

Denise: It's great. It's cozy and convenient for getting to college and my roommate is very nice. My bedroom is very large and has a small closet. Even if it's small, the closet can hold everything I need. It keeps everything organized perfectly, and is easy to use. I just love it.

The kitchen is old, but all the appliances still work. It has a convenient stovetop, oven, and refrigeration. The only downside to this apartment is that I have to share a bathroom with my roommate. She is very messy. She leaves her things all over the bathroom floor!

Mom: I'm sorry about that, honey, but the rest of your apartment sounds nice!

Could you show it to us on the camera?

Denise: Sure! See, all my books are organized nicely on my shelves. I keep my room very tidy

Mom : It looks very comfortable and neat, Denise!

Narrator: the room is really spacious and bright and the furniture looks in very good condition.

Denise: And there's also a large balcony overlooking a wonderful view. Isn't it lovely?

Mom: Yes, it is. I can see it's decorated with many beautiful plants and flowers.

Narrator: It looks gorgeous and it seems such a peaceful place!

Mom: Is your roommate around? I was hoping we could meet her.

Denise: No. She has class right now, but she'll be back soon.

Mom: What does she look like?

Denise: She is very pretty. She has long, dark brown hair, and green eyes. She is short and skinny.

Dad: And what is she like? Is she friendly?

Denise: Yes, she is very friendly, outgoing and fun. She always makes me laugh with her jokes and funny stories. We get along great and sometimes we cook together. She might be messy, but she's nice and kind.

Mom: I'm glad you get along well, dear.

Pangkajene, Oktober 2020 Mengetahui,

Guru Mapel Pengajar

………. Nirwana

NIP. - NIM. 105351121216

Appendix 5

RENCANA PELAKSANAAN PEMBELAJARAN (RPP)

Sekolah : SMP Negeri 3 Bungoro Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris

Kelas / Semester : VIII/2 Materi Pokok : Listening

Alokasi Waktu : 1 Minggu x 2 Jam Pelajaran @40 Menit A. Tujuan Pembelajaran

Setelah mengikuti prose pembelajaran, peserta didik diharapkan dapat:

 Mengidentifikasi kosa kata melalui aplikasi Memrise

 Menerapkan penggunaan aplikasi Memrise dalam pembelajaran listening B. Langkah-Langkah Pembelajaran

Kegiatan Pendahuluan (10 Menit)

Menyampaikan motivasi tentang apa yang dapat diperoleh (tujuan & manfaat) dengan mempelajari materi : Fungsi Sosial mengembangkan nilai-nilai

kehidupan dan karakter yang positif dalam lirik lagu “Before You Go”

Menjelaskan hal-hal yang akan dipelajari, kompetensi yang akan dicapai, serta metode yang akan ditempuh.

Kegiatan Inti (60 menit) Stimulation

(stimulasi/pemberian rangsangan)

Peserta didik diberi motivasi atau rangsangan untuk memusatkan perhatian pada topik materi Fungsi Sosial dengan cara menayangkan audio yang telah disiapkan oleh guru.

Problem statement (identifikasi masalah)

Guru memberikan kesempatan pada peserta didik untuk mengidentifikasi sebanyak mungkin pertanyaan yang berkaitan dengan dialog yang disajikan dan akan dijawab melalui kegiatan belajar.

Data collection (pengumpulan data)

 Guru melalui Memrise Application mendorong peserta didik untuk

mengumpulkan informasi yang relevan mengenai Fungsi Sosial mengembangkan nilai-nilai kehidupan dan karakter yang positif dalam lirik lagu “Before You Go”

 Guru melalui Memrise Application

mendorong peseta didik untuk menemukan

Dalam dokumen the use of memrise application to improve students (Halaman 63-149)