THE EFFECT OF PROJECT BASED LEARNING MODEL (PJBL) IN STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN WRITING RECOUNT TEXT

Abstrak

The aim of this research is to assess whether the project-based learning model has an impact on ability of students to write recount texts in grade X at SMK N 1 Sei Kepayang Pusat Keunggulan in 2024/2025 academic year. This research employs quasi experimental design, which includes two groups: a control group and an experimental group. The population consists of all grade X students, divided into five classes. The sample for this research includes two classes (X RPL and X TSM 1), selected through simple random sampling. X RPL serves as the experimental group, that is taught using project-based learning model, while X TSM 1 is the control group, taught using conventional model. After completing the learning process, a post-test is administered, revealing an average score of 84.34 for the experimental group and 77.17 for the control group. The t-test result shows T = 3.19, which is greater than the critical value of T-table = 2.02, thus confirming that Ha is accepted. Consequently, it is concluded that the project-based learning model has a significant effect on students’ ability to write recount texts in grade X at SMK N 1 Sei Kepayang Pusat Keunggulan.