English Grammar Achievement Research Articles

CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT PRACTICES AND STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH GRAMMAR IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA

This study investigated the impact of assessment methods used in internal evaluation on students’ achievement in English grammar in secondary schools in Kenya. This study was anchored on Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory. A pragmatic paradigm was adopted using exploratory sequential mixed methods. A quasi-experimental, pre-test, and post-test design was adopted. The target population comprised of all the form two students and teachers of English in Teso North Sub-County. Stratified and simple random sampling was used to select 10 schools. Simple random sampling was used to select 509 students. Purposive and simple random were used to select 10 teachers. Data was generated using an interview schedule, observation schedule, questionnaire, and English Grammar Achievement Tests. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Qualitative data was analyzed using the narrative analysis technique and presented through narration and direct quotes. Findings revealed that grammar was predominantly assessed through gap-filling as well as question and answer method. Assessing grammar through cloze test and composition writing had a more positive influence (M = 16.02; SD = 3.51) than where it was not used (M = 14.12; SD = 3.33). Pearson Correlation revealed that assessment had a statistically significant relationship of r = .643, n = 509, p = .006 with students’ achievement in English grammar. The study concluded that cloze tests and composition writing are effective methods of assessing English grammar. It was recommended that the Ministry of Education should in-service teachers on the importance of assessing English grammar through these methods. This study recommends that teachers should assess English grammar using cloze tests and composition writing.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0758/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Study of the Effect of the Module Method on the Achievement in English Grammar of Class VIII Students in Indore City

English is globally recognized as a lingua franca, fostering communication among diverse cultures, and facilitating international trade, diplomacy, and academic exchange. English grammar forms the foundation of effective communication, enabling clarity, precision, and coherence in written and spoken language. The present study aims to acknowledge and importance of modules in teaching the pedagogy of English Grammar in education. The objective of the study was to compare the mean scores of English Grammar achievement of class VIII students before and after treatment. There is no significant difference in the mean scores of English grammar achievement of class VIII students before and after treatment. 145 students were randomly selected for the sample. Data was analyzed with the help of a t-test. Indore Private School students were purposely selected for the sample. The research found that the module is more effective than the traditional method of teaching English Grammar.

Using an Interactive Digital Games Program to Enhance English Vocabulary Retention and Grammar Achievement of Preparatory School Pupils

Using an Interactive Digital Games Program to Enhance English Vocabulary Retention and Grammar Achievement of Preparatory School Pupils

The Effectiveness of Team-Assisted Individualization (TAI) in Teaching Grammar

The aim of this study is to know the effectiveness of Team Assisted Individualization on English Department students’ English Grammar achievement. Quasi Experimental research using non-randomized pre-test post-test had been applied with the subject of study was the second semester of English departments students who took contemporary English grammar in Adi Buana University of Campus Blitar. Class A was experimental group and class B was control group. In collecting the data, pretest had been given to the two groups before treatment. The treatment given to class A was using Team Assisted Individualization in teaching grammar while class B as control group was using Grammar Translation Method. Then the post test was delivered to the two groups after the treatment. ANCOVA was used to analyze the data by applying SPSS for windows version 20 and the result showed that the students taught by using Team Assisted Individualization had achieved grammar skill better.

The Effects of Game-based Learning on Grammatical Knowledge of EFL Secondary School Students in the South of Thailand

The purposes of this study were: 1) to investigate students’ grammatical knowledge of secondary school students in the south of Thailand by using game-based learning and 2) to study students’ satisfaction towards game-based learning. The target group consisted of 35 students who were in Grade 8 in a school in the south of Thailand. The study was conducted in the second semester for 13 weeks. The instruments used in this research were 1) the English grammar achievement test used as a pretest and posttest, and 2) a set of satisfaction questionnaires towards using game-based learning in English grammar learning. The results of this research were as follows: 1) the student’s knowledge on English grammar post-test (M = 18.69) was higher than pre-test (M = 13.80) with the statistically significant level of .05 (P-value < .05) and 2) the students were satisfied with learning English grammar by using game-based learning at the highest level (M = 4.67, S.D. = 0.69)

The Effectiveness of Teaching Writing Invitation Through Carousel Feedback at Vocational High School Students

The purpose of this study is to know whether there is significant difference on English Grammar achievement of the first year Vocational School students taught using Carousel Feedback and those taught using Grammar Translation Method. This research used X-TKR 2 class as the experiment class and X-TKR 1 class as the control class. To measure the effectiveness of the specific learning objective as the instruments, the researchers used essay tests consisted of 10 items. Considering that the researchers are applying Non-Randomized Pretest-Posttest control group design, the result of the study was analyzed using ANCOVA formula and computed using SPSS version 22.0. It shows that there is significant difference on English Writing achievement between students taught using Carousel Feedback and those who taught using Grammar Translation Method on teaching writing invitation letter.

The Design and Implementation of Blended Learning Teaching Grammar for English Education Students

Teaching grammar was considered very important to the ability to use language. Learning more about grammar will help students produce better sentences while speaking and writing. For this reason, this article introduces different ways of teaching grammar. This research aimed to analyze the design and implementation of Blended Learning in Basic English Grammar classes. This research used mixed methods. The subject in this research was the students from the 1st semester English department of the University of Mataram and the lecturer who taught Basic English Grammar using Blended Learning. The data were collected through observation, questionnaire, interview, and documentation. The results of this study showed that the design of Blended Learning using ICARE as a model of learning in Basic English Grammar for 1st-semester students is great. The students give positive and negative responses toward the use of blended learning. Furthermore, the student’s achievement in Basic English Grammar showed a positive impact. Where the student’s average score on the mid-test was (67.36%). While on the final test was (75.49%). To sum up, implementing blended learning is successful and positively impacts student’s achievement in Basic English Grammar.

The effect of Twitter-based program in light of collaborative learning on enhancing the secondary school students’ achievement in English grammar

The effect of Twitter-based program in light of collaborative learning on enhancing the secondary school students’ achievement in English grammar

Examining the efficacy of hybrid learning in students' English grammar achievement

Students' knowledge and acquisition of a second language is seen to improve with hybrid learning. Using offline and online activities is anticipated to produce greater results than conventional face-to-face activities. This study aims to compare the levels of learning achievement between conventional and hybrid learning strategies used in an English grammar class. 40 year -7 students, divided into two classes of 20 each, participated in the study as respondents. Pre-experimental research methods were used in this study, and the participants' pre- and post-test mean scores were compared. Multiple-choice questions were present on both the pre-test and post-test. The results demonstrated an improvement in both the pre-test (46.5) and post-test (46.5) means (71.00). Also, data from the statistical analysis revealed that Sig. (2-tailed) is 0.000, less than (0.05), indicating a significant mean difference in grammar learning achievement affected by hybrid media after being supplied to students compared to conventional learning. It is concluded that hybrid learning may raise student achievement, particularly in English grammar.

GOOGLE FORM APPLICATION EFFECT ON STUDENTS’ BASIC ENGLISH GRAMMAR MASTERY

This research aimed to analyze the significance effect of Google Forms application toward students’ English grammar achievement and mastery. This application was used as one of the media to assess and evaluate students’ learning achievement. The design of this research was quasi-experimental research. According to the findings, the mean score of the experiment class taught by using Google Forms application was 82,5, while the mean score of the control class taught without using the Google Forms application was 68,2. Based on the mean score of both groups, it can be concluded that students in the experiment class scored higher than students in the control class, results showed that the experimental group could perform better than the control group. It has also been demonstrated that there is a significant effect on the grammar mastery of students who were taught and assessed using the Google Forms application.

Effectiveness of Grammar Translation Method and Communicative Language Teaching Approach on Students’ Achievement in English Grammar

Effectiveness of Grammar Translation Method and Communicative Language Teaching Approach on Students’ Achievement in English Grammar

Improving EFL Grammar Achievement through Using Electronic Mind Maps

The present study aimed at investigating the effect of using Mind mapping technique in improving EFL first year secondary stage students’ English grammatical achievement. The instrument that were designed and used in the current study were an English Grammar Achievement test used as pre, post and follow- up test to measure students’ grammatical achievement level and a questionnaire related to English grammar learning problems to identify the difficulties the EFL first year secondary stage students have in English grammar learning and achievement. The study adopted the experimental design using one group. The participant of the study consisted of thirty students selected from first year secondary stage of Ghazala Secondary School, Sinbillawin, Dakahlia governorate during the first semester of the academic year 2013-2014. The participants were taught using Mind Mapping technique. The collected data were analyzed and treated statistically using SPSS. Results provided evidence to the effectiveness of using Mind Mapping technique in improving the students' English grammar achievement. A number of recommendations concerning the use Mind Maps, English grammar learning and teaching, and course design were suggested. Key Words: Electronic Mind Maps, English grammar, EFL, Achievement, Secondary stage students.

Teacher-Related Factors as Predictors of Students’ Achievement in English Grammar in Gambian Senior Secondary Schools

Studies have shown that several factors predict students’ achievement in any second language classroom. These factors include learner, school, text, and teacher-related variables. The teacher is indispensable in the instructional procedure; therefore, the quality of a teacher in terms of teaching experience, subject mastery, and questioning behaviour can determine ESL students’ learning outcomes to a large extent. This study examined the relationship between teachers’ subject mastery and questioning behaviour and students’ achievement in English grammar in the Gambia. The research design is a descriptive survey that comprised 300 students and 10 English language teachers from four senior secondary schools in Kanifing Municipal Council. Two research instruments were used and the data were analysed using PPMC and MRA. The result showed that independent variables predicted students’ achievement in English grammar. Teachers’ subject mastery (β = 0.476; t = 12.132; p < 0.05 ) and questioning behaviour (β = 0.204; t = 5.195; p < 0.05 ) contributed significantly to students’ achievement in English grammar relatively and jointly. Recommendations were made to stakeholders to ensure regular training of in-service and preservice language teachers on the teacher and teaching-related variables in ESL classrooms.

EFFECTIVENESS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES USED ON STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH GRAMMAR IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA

Learning activities play a crucial role in the instructional process. The use of efficient teaching and learning activities enhances the teaching and learning of English language. However, performance of English language among secondary school students in Kenya has remained poor over the years (2013-2018) as depicted by poor Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results. This can partly be attributed to failure of teachers to adopt appropriate learning activities. Therefore, this study investigated the influence of learning activities used on students’ achievement in English grammar in secondary schools in Kenya. This study was guided by Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory and anchored on pragmatic philosophical paradigm. The study employed an exploratory sequential mixed methods approach utilizing quasi-experimental design of non-randomized control group, pre-test-post-test. The target population involved 3399 Form Two students and 84 teachers of English from Teso North Sub-County, Kenya. Stratified and simple random sampling were used to select 10 schools. Simple random sampling was used to select 509 students. Purposive and simple random were used to select 10 teachers. Data was generated using interview schedule, observation schedule, questionnaire and English Grammar Achievement Tests. Validity was determined by expert judgment and piloting. Reliability of the pre-test and post-test were established by test-retest which yielded a coefficient of 0.94 and 0.76 respectively. Cronbach Alpha was used to determine the reliability of the questionnaire which yielded a coefficient of 0.85. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive data was presented through tables of frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviation. Inferential statistics involved t-test and Pearson correlation. Qualitative data was analyzed using narrative analysis technique and presented through narration and direct quotes. The findings revealed that teachers predominantly used individual activities when teaching grammar, language games and group work had a positive influence on students’ achievement in grammar. Pearson Correlation results revealed that there existed statistically significant relationship between learning activities and achievement in grammar (r = .723, n = 509, p = .001). The study concluded that learning activities used influenced students’ achievement in grammar. Language games and group work are effective to be used in enhancing students’ achievement in English grammar than individual activities. This study recommends that teachers of English language should adopt language games and group work activities when teaching English grammar. Article visualizations:

Effect of Inductive Grammar Instruction on The Achievement of Elementary School Students

Key objectives of the study are to (1) determine the effectiveness of the inductive method in augmenting the students achievement in English grammar and (2) compare the perceptions of students in the experimental group (whom intervention of inductive method was given) and control group (who were taught through traditional, i.e. deductive process) regarding teaching methods used for them. Following quasi-experimental design termed as a pretest, post-test control group, two sections of class 8th with 30 students constituted the sample. A 53 items achievement test was used for pre and post-test. The experimental group was exposed to an intervention of teaching tenses through inductive method for 34 days. Meanwhile, the deductive method was used for the control group. Lastly, a 16 items questionnaire was employed to figure out students perceptions. Findings of the intervention study substantiated the usefulness of the inductive method for teaching English grammar. The descriptive study exposed the inductive method as more effective, enjoyable, motivating, exciting and interactive.

Fostering EFL Learners’ Grammar Achievement Using Recasts and Meta-linguistic Awareness Error Correction Feedbacks

The current study examines the effect of recasts and meta-linguistic error correction feedbacks and changes in EFL learners' English language grammar achievement. The participants were fifty (25 in each group) intermediate-level EFL learners at an English language institute. This quantitative experimental study was implemented on the basis of pre-test-post-test equivalent-group design. After administrating the CPT, 50 students (based on the Cambridge Assessment Criteria) who were randomly and equally assigned to recast and meta-linguistic awareness group (25students in each group) were selected as the sample of this study.The data were collected through classroom grammar test (pre- and post-tests). Both groups promoted in terms of grammar achievement, but the findings supported the superiority of grammar development in meta-linguistic group. The results revealed higher scores for explicitly corrected (meta-linguistic awareness) learners than implicitly corrected (recasts) ones. The findings lend support to the argument concerning the role of meta-linguistic awareness in language learning.

Improving English Grammar Achievement through Educational Games among Eleventh Grade Students in East Jerusalem

Improving English Grammar Achievement through Educational Games among Eleventh Grade Students in East Jerusalem

The Effects of Online Peer Tutoring on First-Year Undergraduate Students’ English Grammar Achievement

<p>The purposes of this research were to study the effects of online peer tutoring on the first-year undergraduate students’ English grammar achievement and to examine their satisfaction towards an online peer tutoring process. The sample used in this study consisted of 53 first-year English major students, registered for the course of English Structure 2 in Semester 2/2017. The research instruments used for data collection were pre-and post-tests, a questionnaire with a reliability of 0.84, and a semi-structured interview. The obtained quantitative data were analyzed by mean, percentage, standard deviation, and paired sample t-test, while the students’ answers from the interview were analyzed based on the qualitative analytical methods. The results showed that the students’ English grammar achievement was significantly improved at the .01 level after the process of online peer tutoring covering five compulsory grammar points in the course syllabus, comprising conditional clause, indirect speech, causative form, transitional words, and subjunctive mood. Besides, the students’ satisfaction towards the online peer tutoring process was overall rated at a very high level as it, compared to in-class activities and a traditional teaching method, more apparently helped promote not only students’ grammatical knowledge retention, sense of responsibility, and genuine collaboration with classmates but also their motivation and confidence in using English for daily communication.</p>

MENINGKATKAN TATA BAHASA INGGRIS DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE EGRA (Exposure, Generalization, Reinforcement, Application) SISWA KELAS DELAPAN SMP BP AL MUNAWAROH MERAUKE TAHUN AJARAN 2018/2019

The research aimed to find out whether EGRA (Exposure, Generalization, Reinforcement, Application) method can improve the students’ achievement and interest in learning English grammar. This research was done in SMP BP Al-Munawaroh in May Academic Year 2018/2019. The population of this research was conducted at the students of SMP BP Al-Munawaroh, and the samples were 35 students of Eight Grade of SMP BP AlMunawaroh selected purposively sampling. The data were collected by using test, questionnaire and observation. The data from the test and questionnaire were analyzed quantitatively while the data from the observation were analyzed qualitatively. The result of the analyzes show that EGRA Method gives higher improvement on students’ English Grammar. The mean score of in pretest 40,78 (poor) to to 61,89 (good) in post-test. The finding from questionnaire verifies that the highest rank of the mean score is 43,71% agreed students; 22,29% strongly agreed students; 14,86% of neutral answer and 17,43% of disagreed students and 1,71% students answer the strongly disagree statement. EGRA Method is responded positively by the English grammar and the application is preferable. Keywords : EGRA method (Exposure, Generalization, Reinforcement, Application), English grammar

The Effectiveness of Cooperative Language Learning on Teaching Grammar

<p><strong>ABSTRACT</strong></p><p><em>The aim of this research study is to investigate the significant difference in English grammar achievement scores of the students taught through cooperative learning and those taught by whole class traditional method. The participants were the students of Indraprasta PGRI University who took Grammar subject on the fifth semester that was split into two groups those are the control group (non-cooperative learning) and experiment group (cooperative learning). The number of the participants in the control group (non-cooperative learning) is 25 participants and the experiment group (cooperative learning) is 25 participants too. The method used is a quantitative experiment method using True Experimental Design specifically on Posttest-Only Control Design and the data is tested by t-test. The result of data analysis shows the differences on average (Mean) the control group (non-cooperative learning) is 63, 52; analyzed case as amount is 25; Standard Deviation is 19.194 ,and average (Mean) the experiment group (cooperative learning) is 79,20; analyzed case as amount is 25; Standard Deviation is 12,111. The T- Test shows that </em><em>the Sig (2-tailed) is 0,001 <0, 05 means Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. In conclusion, </em><em>there is a significant difference in English grammar achievement scores of the students taught through cooperative language learning.</em></p>