Application of the Think-Pair-Share (TPS) Method to Improve the Writing Skills of Students at MTs Negeri 1 Kota Magelang in Writing Observation Reports
Keywords:
Collaborative Learning, Observation Report Text, Think Pair Share, Writing SkillsAbstract
This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the Think-Pair-Share (TPS) method in improving students’ observation report writing skills at MTs Negeri 1 Kota Magelang. This study used a quantitative pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest–posttest model, involving 22 eighth-grade students. Data were collected through pretest and posttest scores, then analysed using normality tests, paired t-tests, and N-Gain analysis with the help of SPSS. The results showed a significant improvement in students’ writing skills, with the average score increasing from 52.05 (pretest) to 85.82 (posttest) and an N-Gain value of 0.70, which is classified as high. The t-test results (t = -171.752; p = 0.000) showed a significant difference between the pretest and posttest scores, proving that the TPS method is effective in improving writing skills. The novelty of this study lies in the application of the TPS method in teaching Indonesian writing, particularly observation report texts, which are often considered difficult due to their structural and linguistic requirements. These findings indicate that collaborative and interactive learning approaches such as TPS can create a more engaging and effective learning environment for developing students' academic writing skills.
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