The Effect of Inquiry-Based Learning in Writing Descriptive Text

  • Salamun Universitas Kiai Abdullah Faqih Gresik
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Keywords: Inquiry based learning

Abstract

The research aimed to assess the effectiveness of Inquiry Based Learning (IBL) for writing descriptive texts. Utilizing a pre-experimental design with pre-test and post-test measurements, the study focused on first-grade students at SMP MKU for the 2023/2024 academic year. The research involved 32 students from class VII A, selected from a total of 288 first-year students. Tests served as the primary research instrument, and data were analyzed using a t-test through SPSS 20. The analysis revealed a notable improvement in students' descriptive writing, with pre-test scores averaging 69.69 and post-test scores rising to 81.25. The paired sample t-test showed a t-count of 7.996, significantly higher than the t-table value of 2.021. This indicates a meaningful difference in writing performance before and after implementing IBL. The results suggest that IBL is an effective strategy for teaching descriptive writing at the SMP level, evidenced by both improved test scores and an increase in word quantity.

 

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2024-09-30