IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROBLEM BASED LEARNING MODEL TO IMPROVE THE ABILITY TO ANALYZE DESCRIPTIVE TEXTS OF CLASS VII STUDENTS OF SMPN 2 GEGER BITUNG

Abstrak

This study aims to improve the descriptive text analysis skills of seventh-grade students at SMPN 2 Geger Bitung through the implementation of the problem-based learning model. The background of this study is the low ability of students to understand the structure, linguistic elements, and content of descriptive texts critically and systematically. This study used a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental method. The research subjects consisted of seventh-grade students at SMPN 2 Geger Bitung, divided into an experimental class and a control class. Data collection techniques included a descriptive text analysis ability test, observation, and questionnaires. Data were analyzed using statistical tests to determine differences in analytical skills between the two classes. The results showed that the application of the problem-based learning model was effective in improving the descriptive text analysis skills of seventh-grade students at SMPN 2 Geger Bitung. Thus, the PBL model can be used as an alternative, innovative learning model in Indonesian language learning, especially for descriptive text material