THE USE OF SNAKES AND LADDERS GAME TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ GRAMMAR AT THE SECOND GRADE OF MTs DDI BARU

Abstract

ABSTRACT Researcher : Devi Triani Reg. number : 10256118003 Title : The Use of Snakes and Ladders Game to Improve Students’ Grammar at the Second-Grade of MTs DDI Baru

The aim of this research is to know the significant influence using of snakes and ladders game in improving students’ grammar, especially simple present tense and simple past tense. The problem statement of this research is “does the use of snakes and ladders game improve students’ grammar at the second-grade of MTs DDI Baru?” The research applied quantitative research method with quasi-experimental research design. The population of this research was the second-grade students of MTs DDI Baru. The sample of this research was taken by using cluster random sampling technique which consisted of 58 students with detail of 29 students in the control class and 29 students in the experimental class. The instrument of this research was grammar test which consisted of pre-test and post-test. The result of the data indicated that there was a significant difference between students’ post-test in the experimental class and control class. The mean score of post-test (74.07) in the experimental was higher than the mean score of post-test (56.00) in the control class. However there was also improvement in the control class but not as significant as the experimental class. The result of independent t test also shows that the value of Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.001 < 0.05, it means H₀ which states teaching grammar by using snakes and ladders game cannot improve students’ grammar is rejected and H₁ which states teaching grammar by using snakes and ladders game can improve students’ grammar is accepted. In conclusion, the researcher concluded that using snakes and ladders game at the second-grade of MTs DDI Baru can improve students’ grammar, especially in simple present tense and simple past tense. In that case, snakes and ladders game is recommended to apply in teaching grammar at the second-grade of junior high school. Key words: Students’ grammar, Game-based learning, Snakes and ladders game