Journal of English Education and Linguistics
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): JANUARI, 2026

THE EFFECT OF  PROBLEM BASED LEARNING MODEL (PBL) TO STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILL IN DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

Melly Andani Widodo (Universitas Asahan)
Susi Masniari Nasution (Universitas Asahan)



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Publish Date
31 Jan 2026

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the impact of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model on students’ ability to write descriptive texts. The research employed a quantitative approach and was conducted at SMA Swasta Daerah Sei Bejangkar with a focus on Grade X students. The study used an experimental design. The population consisted of all Grade X students at the school, and the sample included 19 students in the experimental group (Class X-2) and 21 students in the control group (Class X-1). The primary instrument for data collection was a writing test. The data were analyzed using the t-test formula.The results revealed that the mean score of the experimental group was 80.5, while the control group had an average score of 71.9. The t-test analysis showed that the calculated t-score (tₒ = 3.6) was greater than the critical t-value (tₜ = 2.03) at a 0.05 significance level. This indicates a significant difference in writing performance between the two groups. The findings suggest that the Problem-Based Learning model has a significant positive effect on students' descriptive writing skills. In conclusion, the PBL strategy is more effective than conventional teaching methods for enhancing writing skills.

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jeeli

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Journal of English Education and Linguistics (JEELi) merupakan jurnal ilmiah yang mempublikasikan artikel hasil penelitian, kajian konseptual, dan pengembangan ilmu pengetahuan di bidang pendidikan Bahasa Inggris dan linguistik terapan. Jurnal ini menjadi wadah akademik bagi para peneliti, dosen, ...