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
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