This research in implementing problem solving activities, describes whether problem solving can increase the students’ speaking skill. The research was done at the eleventh year of M A N Kalibeber, Wonosobo, using action research.

The writer conducts a classroom action research (CAR). The data are taken from event, informant, and document. The methods of collecting data are observation, test, and interview with the teacher and the students. In analyzing the data, the researcher compared the result of pre-test and post-test.

The result of the research through problem solving activities shows that by implementing problem solving activities in teaching speaking, the students become active and there is no boredom anymore. The students’ motivation improves. It can be seen from the result of the students’ activities during the action, and the students’ speaking achievement of speaking. The mean of pre-test is 23, 08, and the post-test is 81, 24. The interval of improvement between of pre-test and post-test is 58, 16, and it shows that problem solving activities can improve the students’ speaking skill. Therefore, the implementation of problem solving in improving students’ speaking skill was successful

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i  IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL THROUGH PROBLEM SOLVING ACTIVITIES AT THE ELEVENTH YEAR OF M A N KALIBEBER, WONOSOBO IN 2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR (A CLASSROOM ACTION RESEARCH)             RESEARCH PAPER Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements  for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education in English Department  by Titik Indrawati A320 070 322    SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA 2011 ii  APPROVAL   IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL THROUGH PROBLEM SOLVING ACTIVITIES AT THE ELEVENTH YEAR OF M A N KALIBEBER, WONOSOBO IN 2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR (A CLASSROOM ACTION RESEARCH)    RESEARCH PAPER      by Titik Indrawati A320 070 322  Approved to be Examined by Consultant   Consultant II        Consultant I    Anam Sutopo, S.Pd., M.Hum.   Drs. Djoko Srijono, M.Hum. NIK 849      NIP 19590601 198503 1 003  iii  ACCEPTANCE  IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL THROUGH PROBLEM SOLVING ACTIVITIES AT THE ELEVENTH YEAR OF M A N KALIBEBER, WONOSOBO IN 2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR (A CLASSROOM ACTION RESEARCH)  RESEARCH PAPER  by TITIK INDRAWATI A320070322  Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiner School of Teacher Training and Education Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta on Agustus 2011    Team of Examiner: 1. Drs. Djoko Srijono, M.Hum.   (……………………...) (Chair Person)  2. Anam Sutopo, S.Pd., M.Hum.   (……………………...) (Member I)  3.Drs. Sigit Haryanto., M.Hum.  (……………………...) (Member II)     Dean,     Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si. NIK.547 iv  TESTIMONY Herewith, I testify that in this research paper, there is no plagiarism of the previous literary work which has been raised to obtain bachelor degree of a university nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have been written or published by others, except those in which the writing are referred in the manuscript and mentioned in literary review and bibliography. Hence, later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this testimony; hence I will be fully responsible.    Surakarta, July 2011    Titik Indrawati        A 320 070 322           v  MOTTO    Keberhasilan adalah kemampuan menghadapi dan mengatasi kegagalan dan kegagalan berikutnya tanpa rasa putus asa, karena sesungguhnya dengan kegagalan kita belajar untuk mencapai kesuksesan   Life is the reality and choice                            vi             DEDICATION   This research paper is dedicated to:  My beloved parents, (Mr. Mardi and Mrs. Darsi),  My beloved family,  Mas Raflesia, and  All my friends.    vii  ACKNOWLEDGMENT   Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb Alhamdullilahirabbil’aalamiin, praise and gratitude be to Allah SWT, the lord of universe, for blessing and hearing the writer’s pray in accomplishing this research paper. Peace and blessing be upon His most beloved Messenger, Muhammad SAW, who has given us the serene air of faith and prayers, so the researcher could complete writing this research paper entitled “IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL THROUGH PROBLEM SOLVING ACTIVITIES AT THE ELEVENTH YEAR OF M A N KALIBEBER, WONOSOBO IN 2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR (A CLASROOM ACTION RESEARCH)”. In accomplishing this research paper, the writer gets much help from other persons. Therefore, she would like to say a million thanks. Her deepest gratitude and appreciation go to: 1. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si., as Dean of the School of Teacher Training and Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta, 2.  Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M.Hum., as Head of English Department, who has permitted her to write this research paper, 3. Drs. Djoko Srijono, M.Hum., as the first consultant who has given a valuable guidance, time, and being patient in correcting paper. More than millions of thank and deeply sorry from the writer’s heart. The writer can not repay those, hopefully, Allah SWT repay all his kindness, viii  4. Anam Sutopo, S.Pd., M.Hum., as the second consultant and a academic adviser who has given careful guidance and suggestion during the completion of this research, 5. Drs. Abdul Khag, as the headmaster of M A N Kalibebr, Wonosobo, who has given permission to the writer to do the research in this school, 6. Yunam Arif, S.Pd., M.Hum., as an English teacher in M A N Kalibeber, Wonosobo, who has helped her in conducting this research and as my father who gives the oceans of love, prayer, attention, and support, 7. All students at the eleventh year of M A N Kalibeber, Wonosobo, who have helped her in conducting this research.  8.  All of lecturers in English Department of UMS who have helped her to improve and explore her knowledge to finish this research paper, 9. Her parents (Mr. Mardi and Mrs. Darsi), who have given the oceans of love, prayer, attention, financial, motivation, and support. I love you so much and you are the best MOM and DAD. 10. Her beloved brothers, “Mas Mul, Mas Edy, and Mas Mantri. Thank you for your support, financial, laugh, love and everything who always give strength and power. You are the best family for her life, 11. Her beloved sisters “Mb Dewi, Mb Herlin, and Mb Ana (thanks a lot for support, financial, suggestion, and everything. You are the best family for her life,  12. Her young brother “Adhitya” and her young sister “Andina”, you are the sweetest one, ix  13. The writer’s close friend “Nunung, Diyah, Elisa, Tutae, Anjar, Idha, and Owol (thanks a lots for your support and motivation, love, tears, joyful, and everything, happy meet you all and keep our friendship forever,  14. Her closest friends in boarding house “Griya Kusuma”, (Intan, Nita, Tari, Windha, Chi2, Tantia, and dhek Alphul) thanks a lots for everything and your support, laugh, tears and attention. Keep our friendship forever, 15. All of her friends class G in UMS thanks a lots of for everything and happy meet you again, 16. Mas Raflesia, thanks a lot for everything and good bye hehehe, 17. Her sweety brother “B_U” thanks a lot for your support, motivation, laugh, tears, and joyful (^_^), 18. Her brother “Mas Rio”, thanks a lot for your support and time to share everything, spirit, laugh, and tears. Keep our friendship forever,   19. Her sweety brother “Awan”, thanks a lot for your time, for Tlaktiran2nya, spirit, motivation, laugh, tears, and everything. Keep our friendship forever, 20. Her sweety sister “Mb Indy”, thanks for your motivation and suggestion to keep spirit, 21. All her friends in English Department 2007, happy meet you all and hope will meet you again, 22.  Those who cannot be mentioned one by one.   x  Conceiving that, the writer realizes that this research is still far from being perfect. The writer will is happy to accept any constructive criticism and suggestion. Yet, she greatly expects that this research will be useful and give contribution for the readers. Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.  Surakarta, July 2011  Titik Indrawati                  xi  TABLE OF CONTENT          page TITLE  ................................................................................................................ i APPROVAL  ...................................................................................................... ii ACCEPTANCE  ................................................................................................. iii TESTIMONY  .................................................................................................... iv MOTTO  ............................................................................................................. v DEDICATION  ................................................................................................... vi ACKNOWLEDGMENT  .................................................................................... vii TABLE OF CONTENT  ..................................................................................... xi SUMMARY  ....................................................................................................... xiv LIST OF TABLE  ............................................................................................... xv LIST OF APPENDIX ......................................................................................... xvi CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION  ................................................................... 1 A. Background of the Study ...................................................... 1 B. Problem Statement ............................................................... 3  C. Limitation of the Study ........................................................ 4 D. Objective of the Study .......................................................... 4 E. Benefit of the Study.............................................................. 4 F. Research Paper Organization ............................................... 5   xii  CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ............................ 7 A. Previous Study ..................................................................... 7 B. Speaking Skill  ..................................................................... 8 1. Notion of Speaking Skill  ................................................ 8 2. The Elements of Speaking Skill  ..................................... 10 C. Teaching Speaking  .............................................................. 11 1. Notion of Teaching Speaking  ......................................... 11 2. The Principle of Teaching Speaking  .............................. 11 D. Improving Speaking Skill .................................................... 12 E. Problem Solving  .................................................................. 15 1. Notion of Problem Solving  ............................................. 15 2. The Principle of Problem Solving  .................................. 15 3. The Objective of Problem Solving  ................................. 15 F. Action Hypothesis  ............................................................... 16 G. Performance Indicators  ....................................................... 16 CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHOD ........................................................ 18  A. Type of the Research  ........................................................ 18  B. The Action Procedures  ...................................................... 19  C. Subject of the Study  .......................................................... 21  D. Object of the Study  ........................................................... 21 E. Data and Data Source ........................................................ 21  F. Method of Collecting Data ................................................ 22  G. Technique for Analyzing Data  .......................................... 23  xiii  CHAPTER IV: RESEARCH RESULT AND DISCUSSION  ...................... 25  A. Research Implementation  .................................................... 25 1. The Implementation of Teaching Speaking Skill ............ 25 a. Before Cycle ............................................................. 25 b. Cycle One ................................................................. 27 c. Cycle Two ................................................................ 33 d. Cycle Three  ............................................................. 38 2. The Students’ Speaking Skill Improvement  ................... 45 B. Discussion ............................................................................ 49  CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ................................... 51  A. Conclusion  ........................................................................... 51  B. Suggestion  ........................................................................... 52  BIBLIOGRAPHY VIRTUAL REFERENCES APPENDICES         xiv   SUMMARY   Titik Indrawati. A 320 070 322: IMROVING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL THROUGH PROBLEM SOLVING ACTIVITIES AT THE ELEVENTH YEAR OF M A N KALIBEBR, WONOSOBO IN 2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR (CLASROOM ACTION RESEARCH). Research Paper. Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. 2011.  This research in implementing problem solving activities, describes whether problem solving can increase the students’ speaking skill. The research was done at the eleventh year of M A N Kalibeber, Wonosobo, using action research. The writer conducts a classroom action research (CAR). The data are taken from event, informant, and document. The methods of collecting data are observation, test, and interview with the teacher and the students. In analyzing the data, the researcher compared the result of pre-test and post-test. The result of the research through problem solving activities shows that by implementing problem solving activities in teaching speaking, the students become active and there is no boredom anymore. The students’ motivation improves. It can be seen from the result of the students’ activities during the action, and the students’ speaking achievement of speaking. The mean of pre-test is 23, 08, and the post-test is 81, 24. The interval of improvement between of pre-test and post-test is 58, 16, and it shows that problem solving activities can improve the students’ speaking skill. Therefore, the implementation of problem solving in improving students’ speaking skill was successful.   Keywords: Classroom Action Research, speaking skill, teaching speaking,        and problem solving activities.   Consultant II      Consultant I   Anam Sutopo, S.Pd., M.Hum.   Drs. Djoko Srijono, M.Hum. NIK 849      NIP 19590601 198503 1 003  Dean   Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M.Si. NIK.547 xv  LIST OF TABLE               page 1. Table 1: The Students’ Score/ Result of Pre-test......................................... 26 2. Table 2: The Students’ Score/ Result of Post-test 1  ................................... 31 3. Table 3: The Students’ Score/ Result of Post-test 2  ................................... 36 4. Table 4: The Students’ Score/result of Post –test 3  .................................... 41 5. Table 5: The Students’ Score/ Result of Students’ Improvement  .............. 44                   xvi  LIST OF APPENDIX  1. Daftar Nama Siswa 2. Daftar Kehadiran Siswa 3. RPP 4. Syllabus 5. Interview 6. Surat Ijin Riset 7. Surat Keterangan 8. Surat Pengajuan Judul Skripsi 9. Surat Persetujuan Judul Skripsi 10. Berita Acara Ujian Skripsi 11. Berita Acara Bimbingan Skripsi 12. Foto          

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