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Journal : Pendas : Jurnah Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar

EFFECTIVENESS OF GUIDED QUESTION TECHNIQUE IN ENHANCING THE WRITING ABILITY OF GRADE EIGHT STUDENTS AT SMP NEGERI 1 SIANTAR Sidauruk, Yanti Elizabeth; Irene Adryani Nababan; Basar Lolo Siahaan
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 10 No. 03 (2025): Volume 10 No. 03 September 2025
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v10i03.33156

Abstract

This research investigated the effectiveness of the Guided Question Technique in enhancing the writing ability of eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Siantar during the 2025/2026 academic year. The study employed a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental design. A total of 62 students were selected as the sample, divided into two groups: class VIII-2 as the experimental group, which was taught using the Guided Question Technique, and class VIII-1 as the control group, which received instruction through the conventional technique. Data collection was conducted by administering pre-tests and post-tests in recount text writing, and the results were analyzed using the t-test formula. The pre-test results revealed that the experimental group obtained an average score of 70.03, while the control group reached an average of 71.16. After the treatment, the post-test results indicated a significant improvement, with the experimental group achieving an average score of 79.90 compared to 74.94 for the control group. The data were gathered using a writing test as the primary research instrument. The t-test analysis generated a t-observed value of 3.551, which was greater than the t-table value of 1.671 at the 5% significance level. These findings demonstrated that the Guided Question Technique significantly improved students’ writing performance. Specifically, it enhanced their ability to organize ideas logically and to construct recount texts in accordance with the generic structure. Therefore, the Guided Question Technique can be regarded as an effective and practical instructional strategy to foster students’ writing competence in junior high school, offering teachers an engaging alternative to conventional technique.
Co-Authors Agus Salim Marpaung Anita Sitanggang Anita Sitanggang Basar Lolo Siahaan Basar Lolo Siahaan Berlin Sibarani Berlin Sibarani Bertaria Sohnata Hutauruk Budiarti, Rika Cantika May Maria Sirait Carolina Carolina, Carolina Damanik, Esrayani David Togi Hutahean Dumaris, Atri Fretty Riana Rajagukguk Gultom, Elisabeth Morauli Hutabarat, Novra Melisa P. Irwansyah, Syalaisha Syafira Jayawarsa, A.A. Ketut Kevin William Andri Siahaan Laurensia Manurung Leonita M.E. Manihuruk Leonita Maria E Manihuruk Lusia Pebriyani Silaban Mailin Saragih, Chelsi Ruth Manik, Kresna Ningsih Manurung, Fitrianti Masitowarni Siregar Nababan, Indah Dame Nainggolan, Adika Indotua Napitupulu, Rio Parsaoran Novra Melisa P. Hutabarat Ony Maretta Sinurat Pandiangan, Ferda Panggabean, Angel Nerin Patricia Puhka, Prakash Rumahorbo, Leta Denarosana Sai Davis, Yong Heng Sanggam Siahaan Siahaan, Basar Lolo Siahaan, Fine Eirene Siahaan, Kevin William Andri Siahaan, Vera Elisabet Sidauruk, Yanti Elizabeth Simanjuntak, Bernard Simanjuntak, Naomi Simanjuntak, Palti Hand T Maruhum Simatupang, Gracia Elizabeth Simbolon, Dony Wira Sinaga, Asima Rohana Sinambela, Rohanna Sinurat, Bloner Sinurat, Ony Maretta Sirait, Cantika May Maria Siska Natalia Situmeang Sitanggang, Anita Sitanggang, Loria Vikki Sitohang, Hanji Agustina Situmeang, Siska Anggita Situmorang, Santa Veronika T. Silvana Sinar Tarigan, Amos Frans Abdial Teguh Satria Amin, Teguh Satria Theresi, Theresi Tiarma Marpaung Tobing, Viola Sasti Bizora L. Veronika Febriyanti Siahaan Vivi Grasela Nainggolan Wiwiek Meisuri Yanti Kristina Sinaga