Abstract:
This research aimed to improved the students’ speaking ability in English by
using Problem Based Learning method through media Puzzle Tenses. This
research was conducted by using Classroom Action Research (CAR) which has
four steps, they were: planning, action, observation, and reflection. The subject of
this study was students class X IPS-2 of SMA YPK Medan in academic year
2018/2019. Consisted of 30 students. The objective of this research was to
improve students’ speaking ability by using Problem Based Learning through
media Puzzle Tenses at One Grade of SMA YPK Medan. The technique for
collecting data were gathered through quantitative and qualitative data. The result
of data showed from mean of pre-test was 56.8 with the percentage 13%, the
mean of post-test I in first cycle was 68.5 with the percentage 50%, and the mean
of post-test II in second cycle was 72.5 with percentage 70%. Based on the result ability has been improve by using Problem Based Learning method through media
Puzzle Tenses
showed that there was an improvement. It concluded that the students’ speaking
