The Implementation of Think Pair Share by Using Hand Puppet Media to Improve the Student’s Speaking Skill

Abstract

The study was aimed to find out there are any improvement in teaching speaking by using Think Pair Share Learning by using hand puppet media. This study conducted by using classroom action research. It was done through planning, action, observation, and reflection. The location of research was SMP SWASTA PGRI 3 Medan on Gang. Sekolah, Terjun, Kecamatan. Medan Marelan, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara. To get the sample, the researcher took one class. It was VIII-6. This research applied quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data were taken from students’ test. Qualitative data were taken from the observation sheets. Based on the speaking test scores, in this case the researcher was conducted speaking asking and giving opinion, the students’ score the teacher have been improved. The improvement can be seen in Pre-Test (before teaching) the mean score was 45.89. The first cycle was done and the mean score was 70.25. In the second cycle and the students’ mean score 91.05. The improvement also can be seen from the number of master students in speaking skill, in Pre-Test 10.25% students got point more than 75, in the first cycle test 48.71% students who got pint more 75 and the second cycle 100% students got point more than 75. It means that teaching speaking through Think Pair Share learning can improve students speaking skill and made students feel enjoy, have fun, and interested in learning reading