The Application of Cooperative Learning Model Type “Talking Chips” in Improving Students Speaking Ability in 5th Grade of Sdn Banjarsari 5 Cipocok Kota Serang

Abstract

Based on the results of a preliminary study in SDN 5 Banjarsari Cipocok City of Serang, there were several findings; (1) ineffective learning process especially in speaking skills where 60% of students seem less enthusiastic in the learning process and the learning outcomes are under the KKM, (2) the learning atmosphere is less conductive because it seems that 60% of students are noisy, joking with their friends, and useless chatting while the learning process is taking place. Based on the exposure of the data, the researcher considers that it is important to apply the learning process by using cooperative methods of talking chips type. This research uses a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design. Classroom action research is a form of study conducted to improve the conditions of learning practices in the classroom in a professional manner. Student activities in the second cycle showed a very good category with an average percentage of 88.13%, greater than the percentage of the first cycle which was only 59.38%. While students' interest in learning in the second cycle is very high with a final score of 3.67, greater than the first cycle which was only 3.58. Likewise the test results in cycle II showed an increase compared to cycle I. The average value in cycle II was 77.03, greater than the first cycle which was only 71.41. The percentage of students' mastery learning in the second cycle was 96.88%, greater than the first cycle which was only 59.38%.