IMPROVING STUDENT’S SPEAKING ABILITY BY USING ROLE PLAY OF THE SECOND YEAR STUDENT AT SMP NEGERI SATAP NIAN IN ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR 2021/2022

Abstract

The aim of this research was to improve Student’s Speaking Ability by Using Role Play of The Second Year Student at SMP Negeri Satap Nian in the School Year 2021/2022. This research was categorized into class action research (CAR). The steps of the research were, planning, action, observation and reflection. The data were in the form of quantitative data. The participants of this research were second grade students at SMP Negeri Satap Nian. The total was 20 students chosen as the subject. There were two types of instruments that were used in this study, a test and non-test. The test instruments included the pre-test and post-test. Non-test instruments include interview guidelines and observation checklist. The result of this research showed that role play significantly improve the students speaking ability.  It was proven by the mean score of each test. It can be seen from the mean score of the students in pre-test got 57.65 to 74.85 in posttest. The gained score between the mean of pre-test and post-test was 17,2. It indicated that the student’s achievement was satisfactory enough. The post-test score was better than pre-test score. Based on the result of this research, the researcher signified at using role play a better result in students’ speaking ability.