Kusumawati, Eri (2019) Increasing students’ present continuous tense mastery using grammar translation method at eight graders of Mts N 1 East Lampung in academic year 2018/2019. Undergraduate thesis, IAIN Metro.

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Abstract

This research conducted in order to increasing students’ present continuous tense mastery using grammar translation method at eight graders of MTs N 1 East Lampung and also to help the English teacher of eight graders of MTs N 1 East Lampung in managing classroom activities in learning grammar. As the subject of the study were 32 students.

In conducting this research, the researcher used Classroom Action Research (CAR) as the method of research. The researcher taught present continuous tense by using grammar translation method at eight graders of MTs N 1 East Lampung. This research consisted of two cycles and each cycle consisted of four elements, they are: planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. Each cycle conductedin two meeting. To collect and analyze the data, the researcher used the students’ score in pre-test and post-test and inforation from observation to support data collected.

The result of this research shows that using grammar translation method in learning teaching in present continuous tense at graders of MTs N 1 East Lampung motivate the students to study English and increasing their grammar mastery in present continuous tense. The students’ responses showed that they are interesting in learning English Grammar and also the result of students’ activities are interesting. Moreover, the analysis of the data showed that there was a significant difference of students’ achivement in the pre-test and post-test. The students’ average in pre-test was 65, the average score in post-test I was 70, and the average score in post-test II was77. The students’ precentage who passed the minimum standart of criteria (MSC) in pre-test was 18,75%, in post-test I was 37%, and post-test II was 84 %.

Based on the result, the implication of the research showed that Grammar Translation Method can be increasing student’s present continuous tense mastery. The implementation of grammar translation method in learning grammar help students to use grammatical patterns effectively, and also the students are motivate and interest in learning English Grammar.

Key Word: Present Continuous Tense and Grammar Translation Method

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