IMPROVING SPEAKING SKILLS OF GRADE EIGHT STUDENTS USING PUZZLE GAMES OF SMP NEGERI 1 PARMONANGAN IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023

Abstract

This study aims to improve students’ speaking with a puzzle game. This research was conducted using classroom action research in class VIII for the 2022/2023 Academic Year. The subjects of this research were class VIII -A students, with a totaaling 70 students and a sample of 25 students.Researchers implemented two cycles with six meetings. Data was collected using quantitative data and qualitative data. The results showed an increase in student scores from pretest to posttest cycle I and cycle II. The average student pretest was 47.2, for the first cycle was 59.24, and for the second cycle was 78.2. The results of the pretest were 12%, the competence test cycle I6% and the improvement of students’ ability at the end of cycle II competency was 80%. The observation sheet and questionnaire sheet support that puzzle games improve students’ speaking. This can be seen from the responses and attitudes of students. They become more active, serious and interested in learning to improve speaking during the teaching and learning process.