Eleventh Grade Students Of SMAN Research Articles

The Implementation of Collaborative Strategy in Teaching Students’ Speaking Skill

Effective communication relies heavily on one's speaking ability, which is crucial not only in one's native language but also foreign languages, especially challenging during the secondary school years. This study aimed to improve students' speaking comprehension through a collaborative learning approach. Using qualitative research methods, data were collected through questionnaires from eleventh grade students of SMAN 2 Muara Bungo in the 2023/2024 academic year. The sample consisted of one class, namely class XI IPA, which consisted of 36 students from a total population of 90 students. The findings demonstrate the efficacy of collaborative strategies in improving speaking comprehension, fostering students' confidence in articulating ideas during the learning process. Collaborative learning facilitates the production of more argument components, leading to a higher level of discourse. In addition, it enhances students' cognitive ability to remember, understand, apply and analyze information. Therefore, collaborative learning emerges as a promising classroom strategy to improve students' speaking comprehension. However, various challenges and variables affect students' success in utilizing collaborative strategies for English language learning.

Designing Cartoons for Mnemonic Strategy in Teaching Vocabulary of Analytical Exposition Text

The objective of this research was to design cartoons by using mnemonic strategy to teach the vocabulary in analytical exposition texts for the eleventh grade students of SMAN 6 Pontianak. This research followed the procedure of ADD (Analysis, Design, and Develop) phase of the complete procedure ADDIE. In Analyzing phase, the English teacher was interviewed after observing the class. In Designing phase, the first draft was produced after a process including searching for the texts and analyzing the vocabulary difficulty in those based on CEFR levels. In Developing phase, the cartoons were drawn and colored digitally using Clip Studio Paint. They were presented in A4 PDF document format using Canva as a tool to design the layout. To make the learning process interactive, the product was also cross-posted on liveworksheets.com. The complete development was followed by product evaluation. The result indicated that the product is categorized as “excellent” with the value of 3.89 using Likert Scale. This research produced a book entitled Analytical Exposition Text Vocabulary.Keywords: Cartoons, Mnemonic, Vocabulary

An Analysis of Teachers' Strategies in Teaching English in Blended Learning Situations to Eleventh-Grade Students of SMAN 4 Palu

This research discussed an Analysis of Teachers’ Strategies in Teaching English in Blended Learning Situation at Eleventh Grade Students of SMAN 4 Palu. The research question of this research are: (1) what strategy do teachers use in teaching English in a blended learning situation to eleventh-grade students of SMAN 4 Palu? (2) how is the implementation of the strategies in teaching English in blended learning situations to eleventh-grade students of SMAN 4 Palu?. In this research, the researcher used qualitative descriptive research, with case study research type. Technique of data collection through (1) observation, (2) interview, (3) questionnaire, and (4) documentation. Technique of data analysis are data collection, data reduction, data display, and conclusion. Checking data validity was conducted with (1) credibility, (2) transferability, (3) dependability, and (4) confirmability (Objectivity). The results of this research showed that the strategy that teachers use in teaching English in blended learning situations in class XI is vocabulary building, cooperative learning, and students chosen text. Based on the results of the questionnaire given to students, by using the Likert scale technique, about 77% category agree or good. It means the students’ response to the teacher in teaching English in blended learning situation at eleventh grade students of SMAN 4 Palu is good and able to help students in learning English. Students like the way of teaching of the English teachers.

TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE (TPR) METHOD THROUGH TIKTOK AS A LEARNING MEDIA TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ LISTENING SKILL AT SMAN 18 MAKASSAR

This study aimed to determine the use of the Total Physical response method (TPR) through tiktok as a learning media to improve students' listening skill at SMAN 18 Makassar. The research used pre-experimental research method. The population of this research was eleventh grade students of SMAN 18 Makassar at first semester academic year 2023/2024. The number of the sample were 33 students. The research collected the data by giving pre-test, treatment, and post-test. The data of this research was analyzed by SPSS 25 version. The researcher concluded that there was a significant improvement in students' listening skills by using the Total Physical Response (TPR) Method through Tiktok as a learning medium. This is supported by the results of the average scores in the pre-test and post-test. The average score on the pre-test was 55.45, while on the post-test was 84.70. The significant value in this study is 0.000 which is smaller than 0.5. This means that there is a significant improvement in students' listening skills with the Total Physical Response (TPR) Method through Tiktok as a Learning Media

The Implementing of Using Wordwall as a Media to Improve The Students’ Vocabulary Achievement in New Normal Era

The objectives of this research were to improve vocabulary achievement by using Wordwall web-based application at the eleventh grade students of SMAN 1 KRIAN. Classroom action research was used as the research approach. This study's sample consisted of one class of 28 eleventh grade students. The data were gathered by using observation, tests and questionnaire and were analysed by descriptive statistic for vocabulary test scores and descriptive qualitative for the observation results and questionnaire. In accordance with the findings, only 21% of students passed the KKM during pre-cycle. Students' results improved in post-test I, with 71% passed the KKM. Students' scores improved in the post-test II, with 86% of students who completed the KKM. As many as 93% students gave positive opinion that said was fun and easier did exercieses in Wordwall. In conclusion, used Wordwall in learning can improve student’s vocabulary achievment.

Using Grammar Bahasa Inggris Apps as Teaching Media to Improve Students’ Grammar on Simple Present and Simple Past Tense at Senior High School 3 Majene

This research aims to determine whether or not Grammar Bahasa Inggris Apps can significantly improve Students’ Grammar on simple present and simple past tense at eleventh-grade of Senior High School 3 Majene. This research used a quantitative research method with a quasi-experimental non-equivalent design. The respondents of this research were the eleventh-grade students of SMAN 3 Majene who were selected using a cluster random sampling technique. The data of this research were obtained using test (pre-test and post-test), and questionnaires. The data analysis technique of test used was an N-Gain Score with the SPSS version 25 application for windows. Then, the questionnaire was calculated using a Likert Scale. The findings of this research indicated that Grammar Bahasa Inggris Apps significantly improve Students’ Grammar on simple present and simple past tense at eleventh-grade of Senior High School 3 Majene. This is indicated by the mean N-Gain percent value for the experimental class was 70.5540 or 70.5

EXPLORING THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR LEARNING SPEAKING BY THE ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMAN 3 KEDIRI

The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of social media for learning to speak, as well as the challenges and motivations for doing so. The subject of this study is the eleventh grade students of SMAN 3 Kediri, which is located on Mauni Street, No. 88 Bangsal, Pesantren, Kediri City. Data collection methods include questionnaires, observation, and interviews. Data analysis processes included data reduction, data organization, and data conclusion. The obtained data is displayed descriptively as a percentage and qualitatively interpreted. The data showed that all participants use social media as a source of knowledge and as an example of practicing speaking. 59% of the 80 participants agreed and 24% strongly agreed that social media can help them improve their speaking fluency. The students also claim that learning to speak through social media presents challenges. Understanding difficult material without the assistance of teachers is one of the most difficult aspects for students. The findings also show that the motivation for using social media to learn to speak comes from both internal and external sources. Furthermore, students can use social media to learn to speak in a variety of ways, and it also provides challenges and motivation for each student.

Students’ Difficulties in Learning Listening at the Eleventh Grade Students of SMAN 3 Praya

Listening is one of the important language skills in learning English because it is a receptive skill that provides language input for students. However, in reality students still experience many difficulties when learning listening, as well as the eleventh grade students of SMAN 3 Praya. This research was aimed to find out students’ achievement in learning listening at the eleventh grade students of SMAN 3 Praya, to find out the difficulties experienced by students in learning listening and to find out the factors that cause these difficulties. This research used descriptive qualitative method. Out of 121 eleventh grade students, only 44 students were selected as a sample using a simple random technique. The data were collected through test, questionnaire and interview. The results of this study showed that students’ achievement in listening is very poor. Students’ difficulties in listening such as: unfamiliar words, complexities of grammatical structures, long spoken materials, unfamiliar topics, listening without repetition, the way speakers pronounces words, unable to quickly remember words or phrases they had just heard, the speed and accents of the speakers, focus of the students, environmental noises, and quality of recorded material. Then, the factors that cause these difficulties are lack of students practicing listening, students’ lack of vocabulary mastery, students’ lack of motivation, and noisy environment.

“THE SMILE SQUAD” VIDEO TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ LISTENING SKILLS AT THE ELEVENTH GRADE OF SMAN 4 BANGKALAN

The research aimed at improving the listening skill of The Eleventh Grade Students of SMAN 4 Bangkalan by using “Smile Squad videos” as learning media. It aimed to find and implement some actions to improve the listening skills. The research method was collaborative classroom action research, which was a dynamic and complementary process that included four important steps: planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The researcher and teacher collaborated together to identify hurdles and weaknesses in the listening learning process, identify certain issues, and plan and implement the proposed measures. The first cycle's findings showed that students' listening skills increased as a result of extensive listening exercise. It was also discovered that watching the “Smile Squads videos” more frequently can help them improve their English. Students steadily improve their ability to detect more spoken English words, distinguish the similar pronunced words and find information from a conversation. The indicators of the success of the implementation were: (1) the students were more enthusiastic in doing listening activities; and (2) the students’ listening skill was improved. Furthermore, the findings were also supported by the means of the students’ listening score which improved from 58 in the preliminary study test to 80 in the cycle test.

The Effect Of Using Impromptu Speaking Method Towards Students’ Fluency In Speaking At Eleventh Grade Of SMA Negeri 2 Bukik Barisan

This research was due to discover the effect of using impromptu speaking method toward students’ fluency in speaking. This research is quantitative research and the kind of this research is experimental research. The design of this research is Pre experimental research with one group pretest posttest design. The population of the research was the eleventh grade student at SMAN 2 Bukik Barisan, which consisted two classes. In taking the sample, the researcher used purposive sampling technique, in which IPA class became the sample of the research, which consisted of 15 students. The data were gotten from the students’ speaking test that were given before and after treatment was given. The result of the research indicate that the score of the students’ posttest is higher than the score of the students’ pretest. The mean score of pretest is 59.867 where the mean score of students’ posttest is 69.50. It mean that the impromptu speaking speaking method gave contribution toward the students’ fluency in speaking. In addition to test hypothesis, the t-obtained is 14.61 while t-table on α= 0,05 is 1.761. It mean that the t-obtained is higher than t-table. In other words, the Ha was accepted, which stated that there was significaant effect of using Impromptu Speaking method toward students’ fluency in speaking at the Eleventh grade students of SMAN 2 Bukik Barisan. It can be concluded that, using Impromptu speaking method gives significant effect for students in learning speaking especially in speaking fluency. In short, impromptu speaking method can improve students’ fluency in speaking that the teacher gave for them.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ARCS ( ATTENTION, RELEVANCE,CONFIDENCE AND SATISFACTION) MODEL TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' LISTENING COMPREHENSION

The aims of this study to find out the effectiveness of Using ARCS (Attention, Relevance, Confidence and Satisfaction) model to improve students’ listening comprehension at eleventh grade of SMAN 9 Makassar. In this research was a Descriptive Quantitative research which used experimental research by applying random sampling technique. The samples of the research were the eleventh grade students of SMAN 9 Makassar consisted of 25 students XI.MIA 4. The researcher used one group pre-test post-test design. This research was not control group. In the first step, the researcher gave pre-test and gave eight meetings treatment with narrative text material. After the researcher did the treatment, the researcher gave the students post-test.This research findings were the value of pretest to post-test was higher. Before treatment the value of pretest was 70.6, but after the treatment, the mean score of student post-test was 89.8. The result also showed the improvement of student’s listening increased 21.38 %. It showed that t-test > value was higher than t-table 7.08>2.0. So, the conclusion is H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted, the effect of ARCS (Attention, Relevance, Confidence and Satisfaction) model to improve students’ listening comprehension is effective.

INCREASING STUDENTS’ LISTENING SKILL USING RECORDED CNN NEWS AT ELEVENTH GRADE OF SMA NEGERI 18 MAKASSAR

This study aimed to know whether the use of Recorded CNN News as Learning Media can or not increase Students’ Listening Skill at eleventh grade of SMA Negeri 18 Makassar. This study used a pre-experimental research method in one class pre-test and post-test. The population of this research was the eleventh-grade students of SMAN 18 Makassar in the 2021/2022 academic year. The samples was numbered 20 students from class XI IPS 1. The data were obtained from the listening test. The results of the study using inferential analysis of t-test by SPSS v.16 application. After analyzing data, the writer concluded that using of Recorded CNN News as learning media can increase students’ listening skill. It can be proved by the average score based on students’ pre-test and post-test. The mean score of the students’ listening increased from 39.90 in pre-test to 83.30 in the post-test. This fact shows that the hypothesis H₁ is accepted and of course the hypothesis H₀ is rejected. It’s mean that Recorded CNN News can increase students’ listening skill at eleventh grade of SMA Negeri 18 Makassar.

Implementasi Penuntun Praktikum IBM untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Kimia Siswa pada Materi Kimia Larutan

Learning innovations through interactive practical guide is expected to improve the quality of education and human resources that can keep abreast of technology. The objective of this research was to know the difference between the students cognitive learning outcomes of students that learned to use IBM (Interactive Based Multimedia) practical guide compared with the students that learned to use practical guide in school and to determine the percentage of increase learning outcomes. The population in this research is all of eleventh grade students of SMAN 5 Medan. Samples were taken by purposive sampling. This research was conducted by using experimental with randomized control group pretest-posttest design. The results show that the implementation of IBM practical guide provided the cognitive learning was higher to students that learned to use IBM practical guide compared than results of students that learned to use practical guide in school. The percentage of increase learning outcomes to students that learned to use IBM practical guide was 74% with the high category, while the students that learned to use practical guide in school was 65 % with the medium category. Teachers are expected to be able to use IBM practical guide to improve students learning outcomes in chemical solution topic, at once improve the quality of education and human resources.

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ COGNITIVE AND AFFECTIVE ASPECT WITH THEIR SPEAKING PERFORMANCE

This research aimed to know the the correlation between students’ cognitive and affective aspect with their speaking performance at the eleventh grade students of SMAN 11 Gowa. The subjects of this research consisted of 33 students at the eleventh grade MIA of SMAN 11 Gowa. The research design that was used was a kind of the correlation research. The instruments used for collecting data namely intelligence test and questionnaire. The result of the data indicated that, the students’ mean score of cognitive aspect especially intelligence test was 67.57. While mean score of affective aspect especially questionnaire was 50.78. Moreover, based on the data analysis, the pearson correlation was 0.479, that was classified as an enough correlation where standard correlation lies between 0.400 – 0.599. Then the T-Test value is 3,039, while the T table is 1,669. Therefore, it can be said that Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected. The value is 5. 145>1. 694 and the value of Sig. Lower than 0.05, which can be said to have a significant positive effect between cognitive and affective aspect. It meant that the cognitive aspect of the students influenced the students’ affective aspect in speaking performance. Thus, the students need to have a good knowledge and self-confidence because it correlated to make their speaking performance good.

THE USE OF QUESTION-ANSWER RELATIONSHIP (QAR) STRATEGY TO ENHANCE THE ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION

Students get difficulty in comprehending the words in the reading. The purpose of the research is to find out the effect of using the question-answer relationship (QAR) strategy on the eleventh-grade students’ reading comprehension especially narrative texts. It was conducted on the eleventh-grade students of SMAN 4 Cibinong. Thirty-five students were taken as the sample. The method used in this research was pre-experimental, with one group pre-test post-test research design. The data were collected through reading comprehension pre-test and post-test scores in the form of multiple-choice items. The data were analyzed using the t-test formula. The result showed that the value of t-value was 16.86, while the value of the t-table was 2.03 with the degree of freedom of 34 at the significance level (a) 0.05. Thus, the alternative hypothesis (Ha) of this research was accepted.

USING WHATSAPP AS A LEARNING MEDIA IN TEACHING WRITING

This paper discusses about the use of WhatsApp application as a learning media in teaching writing at the eleventh grade students of SMAN 2 Bone academic year 2020/2021. The study aimed to find out the teacher implementation of using the WhatsApp application in teaching writing at the eleventh grade of SMAN 2 Bone. In addition, also to find students' perceptions in using the WhatsApp application in teaching writing at the eleventh grade of SMAN 2 Bone. This research includes qualitative research with descriptive qualitative. Sampling in this research using purposive sampling technique, where the sampling technique was to took one teacher and ten students. The data was collecting by observation and interview. This research researcher analyzed data by reduction, display and drawing conclusions/verification. The result of the research that the teacher implementation used of WhatsApp application in teaching writing was carried out by utilizing the features of the application, however the use of the WhatsApp application was not optimal because it was recommended for teacher to make learning variations to attract students’ interest in learning. According to students the used of this application can help in collecting assignments easily.

Improving Students’ Reading Ability in Guessing Word Meaning from Context through Guided Discovery Learning: A Classroom Action Research on the Eleventh Grade Students of SMAN 1 Sumpiuh in the Academic Year 2019/2020

This action research aimed to investigate how Guided Discovery Learning can be implemented to improve the students’ ability in guessing word meanings from context as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the method when used in class. The research participants were the students of SMA Negeri 1 Sumpiuh, XI Science 4. The researcher implemented two cycles in this research and four steps for each cycle; planning, action, observation, and reflection. The data were obtained from several techniques, including tests, observation, questionnaires, and interviews. To analyse the quantitative data, the researcher applied descriptive statistics, comprising the following dimensions: highest and lowest scores and means. The researcher analysed the improvement of the students’ ability through interviews and questionnaires to analyse the qualitative data. The research findings show that the student problems related to difficult words could be solved by predicting their meanings from context. This skill could help the students understand and comprehend the text easily without depending on the dictionary or asking the meanings of the unknown words to other people. Therefore, a certain method was needed to develop the students’ skills in guessing word meanings from context, one of which is Guided Discovery Learning (GDL). In conclusion, using GDL allowed the students to discover signal words to determine the meaning of the unknown words. However, GDL has its strengths and weaknesses, although it is recommended for teachers, particularly when teaching reading and vocabulary.

STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVE TOWARD THE USE OF DIGITAL COMIC IN LEARNING WRITING SKILL

Many instructors and students have used digital comic to enhance their English skills. This research aims to analyze students' perspectives on using digital comic in learning writing skill at the senior high school level. This research employed a qualitative design to gain the data through a questionnaire instrument. The sample of this research was the eleventh-grade students of SMAN 1 Padang Cermin, and 20 students participated in this research. Based on the data result of this study, students had positive feedback toward the use of digital comic to help them develop their multiple English skills and help the students enjoy and increase their interest, especially in learning writing skill of the English language through creating a short English story. As conclusion, the result proved that the use of digital comic could give positive effects on students’ writing skill in eleventh grade. It is also suggested that teachers can apply this learning medium to help them teach writing skill for their students at school.

The Impact of Using Reading for Meaning Strategy Toward Student’s Reading Comprehension

This study was aimed at finding out the student’s reading comprehension by using reading for meaning strategy of the eleventh grade students of SMAN 1 Lape in academic year 2020/2021.The method of this research was an experimental research. The participants of this research were the eleventh grade students of SMAN 1 Lape academic year 2020/2021. The sample of this researh are consisted 32 of students in the control class and 31 students in the experimental class. The data collection of this research was pre test and post test. Then, data was analyzed by using SPSS. The reseult of this research was student’s reading comprehension by using reading for meaning strategy of the eleventh grade students of SMAN 1 Lape in academic year 2020/2021 wa significant. Futhermore, the mean score of the reading comprehension ability of the students taught by using conventional strategies of the eleventh grade students of SMAN 1 Lape was 78.87. There was a significant difference between the reading comprehension ability of the students taught by using reading for meaning strategy and that of the students taught by using conventional strategies of the eleventh grade students of SMAN1 Lape.

Analysis on Students’ Interest in Speaking Skill (A Descriptive Quantitative to the Eleventh Grade Students of SMAN 1 Boyan Tanjung in the Academic Year of 2021/2022)

The purposes of the research here 1) To find out the level of students’ interest in speaking skill at eleventh grade of SMAN 1 Boyan Tanjung. 2) To find out students' responses in speaking skill at eleventh grade in SMAN 1 Boyan Tanjung. The research method used in this research was descriptive method. Data collection techniques used in this research resume are Direct communication technique, and Indirect Communication Techniques. Data collection tools are questionnaires and interviews. The data analysis technique used is the formula percentage by Zuldafrial (2012:226). Based on the results of the study can be concluded that in that in a manner general speaking skill at Eleventh Grade in SMAN 1 Boyan Tanjung has been low interest. More specifically can be described as follows 1) The level of students’ interest in speaking skill at eleventh grade SMAN 1 Boyan Tanjung in the Academic Year of 2021/2022 which has a fairly good level of interest this is evident from the results of the acquisition of 50% included inpretty high category. 2) Students' responses in speaking skill at Eleventh Grade in SMAN 1 Boyan Tanjung in the Academic Year of 2021/2022 is low. The low interest of students in speaking English there are several factors from them not liking English, from accuracy, fear of spelling mistakes to difficult lessons for them.