The Use of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in Teaching Speaking to the Seventh-Grade Students at Mts NWDI Pangsor Gunung

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  • Usuluddin Universitas Hamzanwadi
  • Muhammad Husnu Universitas Hamzanwadi
  • Rini Dian Selasih Universitas Hamzanwadi
  • Laela Wati Universitas Hamzanwadi

Abstract

This study aims to explore the implementation of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in speaking classes and to examine its effectiveness in improving the speaking skills of seventh-grade students at MTs NWDI Pangsor Gunung. A pre-experimental design and a quantitative approach have been used in the present research. The sample consisted of 18 seventh-grade students who participated in PBL lessons. Pre- and post-test speaking assessments were used to gather information on speaking abilities. The average score on the preliminary test was 55.38, and the average score on the post-test was 66.88. After PBL was implemented, students' speaking abilities significantly improved, as indicated by the paired sample t-test's significance score (p-value) of 0.000 < 0.05. Thus, it can be concluded that the implementation of Problem-Based Learning has a positive and significant effect on improving the speaking skills of seventh-grade students at MTs NWDI PangsorGunung. Therefore, it is recommended that teachers use PBL as an effective speaking learning method at the junior high school level.

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2026-03-01

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Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): VOLUME 9 NUMBER 2, MARCH 2026

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