B. The Limitation and Formulation of the Problem
- The problem that will be discussed in this paper is limited only on using of cooperative learning method, especially using jigsaw technique in teaching
simple past tense at the second grade of MTs Pembangunan UIN Jakarta. - The formulation of the problem which is going to be discussed in this
paper as follows: is there any significant influence for students in learning simple past tense by using Cooperative Learning, especially using jigsaw technique and
by using Grammar Translation Method in teaching the simple past tense?
C. The Objective of the Study
Based on the formulation above, the objectives of study are to find the empirical evidence whether or not there is significant difference between students’
score in learning simple past tense by using cooperative learning, especially using jigsaw technique and by using Grammar Translation Method in teaching simple
past tense.
D. The Significance of the Study
The result of this research is expected to be useful for increasing the writer’s perspective and for giving the English teachers an alternative method in
teaching grammar by using the simple past tense using cooperative learning,
especially by using jigsaw technique.
E. The Method of Research
This research employs experimental method. The writer will teach the simple past tense in two different classes – an experimental class and a control
class using two different techniques. Experimental class is taught by using cooperative learning, especially by using jigsaw technique in teaching simple past
tense and control class is taught by using Grammar Translation Method in teaching simple past tense. The writer will take the pre-test first to know that the
student in both classes have the same knowledge and have not been taught the simple past tense before. At the end of the experiment, the writer held the post-test
to two classes and compares the achievement of the students which is the higher score in both classes.
F. The Hypotheses of the Research