ABSTRACT
IRAWATI, 2016. The Effectiveness of Problem-Based Learning Strategyin Improving Speaking Skill. Under the Thesis of English Education Department Faculty of Teachers Training and Education, Makassar Muhammadiyah University. Guided by St.Asriati andAmar Ma’ruf.
The objectives of the research were to find out the improvement of the students’ speaking accuracy and fluency through the use of Problem-Based Learning Strategy at the Eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Bengo Kab.Bone.
This research used Classroom Action Research that consisted two cycles. The research population was the Eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Bengo Kab.
Bone academic year 2016/2017. The sample of this research consisted of 22 students .The researcher obtained the data by using speaking test and observation.
The result of this research indicated that the improvement of the students’
speaking accuracy from D-Test to cycle I and cycle I to cycle II. In D-Test the students’ mean score achievement in speaking accuracy was 5.1, but after evaluation in cycle I the students’ speaking accuracy improved to 6.6 and in cycle II, the students’ mean score improved to 8.0 classified as good. While the improvement of the students’ speaking fluency from D-Test to cycle I and cycle I to cycle II. In D- Test the students’ mean score achievement in speaking fluency was 5.0, but after evaluation in cycle I the students’ speaking fluency improved to 6.6 and in cycle II, the students’ mean score improved to 8.0 classified as good.
Therefore, the result of the research could be concluded that the students’
speaking skill through the use of Problem-Based Learning Strategy at the eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Bengo Kab.Bone was improving and significantly affected.The speaking skill improved to good level after test in the second cycle.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Alhamdulillahi Rabbil Alamin, the researcher conveyed her thanks to the only one God Allah SWT for His blessing, so that this thesis could be finished.Shedoes not forget to send peace and greeting to the last prophet Muhammad Saw.
The researcher would like to express thanks so much to herbeloved parentswho sacrifices and prays for her success.
The researcher realizes that in carrying out the research and writing this thesis, many people have contributed their valuable suggestion, guidance, assistance and advice for the completion of this thesis. Therefore, she would like to acknowledgement to them.
1. Dr. H. Abd.Rahman Rahim, S.E.,M.M. the Rector of the Makassar Muhammadiyah University for his advices during his studies at the university.
2. Dr. H. A. Syukri Syamsuri, M.Hum. The Dean of Teacher Training and Education for his advices during his studies at the university.
5. Thanks are also due to all of the lecturers of FKIP Unismuh, especially to the lecturers of English department who taught her for many years.
6. Thanks are also due to the headmaster of SMA Negeri 1 Bengo, RosmiatiS.Pd the teacher of English MuliatiS.Pd and all of the students in SMA Negeri 1 BengoKab.Bone
7. Her lovely friends in class C 012, (Melda,hikma,kiki,ayu), andalso all of the students of EDSA 102 for their critics, help, advices, support and their time to share.
8. Finally, she believes that this thesis is still far for being perfect. Therefore, a constructive critism will be appreciated. May Allah bless us all!
Billahi Fii Sabililhaq Fastabiqulkhaerat
Makassar, Oktober2016
Irawati
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE ...i
PENGESAHAN UJIAN SKRIPSI ...ii
APPROVAL SHEET ... iii
CONSELLING SHEET...iv
SURAT PERNYATAAN ...v
SURAT PERJANJIAN ...vi
MOTTO ...vii
ABSTRACT ...viii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ...ix
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...xi
LIST OF TABLES ... xii
LIST OF CHARTS ... xiii
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION A. Background ... 1
B. Problem Statement ...3
C. Objective of the Study ...4
D. Significance of the Study ...4
E. Scope of the Study ...4
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHOD
A. Research Design ...27
B. The Variables and Indicators...31
C. Population and sample ...31
D. Research Instrument ...32
E. The Procedure of Collecting Data ...32
F. Technique of Data Analysis ...35
CHAPTER IV FINDING AND DISCUSSION A. Findings ...38
B. Discussion ... 49
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION A. Conclusion ... 54
B. Suggestion ... 54 BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDICES
CURRICULUM VITAE
LIST OF TABLES
Table 3.1 : The Assessment of vocabulary ... 33
Table 3.2 : The Assessment of grammar ... 34
Table 3.3 : The Assessment of speaking fluency involves smoothness... 34
Table 3.4 : The Classification of the students’ score... 36
Table 4.1 : TheImprovement of the students’ speaking accuracy... 39
Table 4.2 : TheImprovement of the students’ speaking fluency... 40
Table 4.3 : TheImprovement of the students’ speaking skill... 41
Table 4.4 : ThePercentage of the students’ speaking fluency... 42
Table 4.5 : ThePercentage of the students’ speaking fluency... 45
Table 4.6 : TheObservation Result of students’ presence and activeness in learning process ... 47
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2.1 : Conceptual Framework ... 25
Figure 3.1 : The Improvement of the Students’Speaking Acuuracy... 27
Figure 4.1 : The Improvement of the Students’Speaking Acuuracy... 39
Figure 4.2 : The Improvement of the Students’Speaking Fluency ... 41
Figure 4.3 : The Improvement of the Students’Speaking Skill... 42
Figure 4.4 : The Percentage of the Students’ Speaking Accuracy... 44
Figure 4.5 : The Percentage of the Students’ Speaking Fluency... 46
Figure 4.6 : The ObservationResult of the Students’ Presence and Activeness in Learning Process ... 48
