Conceptual Framework Theoretical Hypothesis
flexibility, originality, and elaboration; in this case, the participants are asked to use their creative thinking verbally; they are asked to name as many as possible of
new uses i.e. maximum of 10 uses for an everyday object given along the time constraint available. The third section specifically focuses on metaphorical
thinking; in this case they are asked to answer a multiple choice questions associated with analogy. To facilitate the participants answer the creative thinking
test, the participants’ native language, i.e. Bahasa Indonesia, are employed. Next, the creative thinking test used is explained and summarized into the test matrix
presented in Table 3.1 below:
Table 3.1 Test Matrix of Creative Thinking Ability
Research Variable
Indicator Total of
Items Percentage
Distribution Section
Total of percentage
for each section
Creative Thinking
Ability Acquiring competencies
1 4
1 24
Taking risks 1
4 Solving problems
1 4
Embracing contradictions 1
4 Innovative thinking
1 4
Connecting, synthesizing, transforming
1 4
Fluency 1
10 2
60 Flexibility
1 10
Originality 1
20 Elaboration
1 20
Metaphorical thinking 16
16 3
16 Total
100 3
100
2. Test of Writing Recount Text Skill The test of writing recount text skill is intended to find out students’
writing skill on a recount text. There are three topics provided. Then, the
participants are freely chosen one of them to be developed into a short composition. The participants are given 30 minutes to write, edit, and revise their
compositions. The compositions should have at least 200 words in length. Next, the test specification of writing ability is presented in Table 3.2 as follows:
Table 3.2 Test Matrix of Writing Skill
Variable Indicator
Item Number
Total
Writing Recount
Text Skill
Develop the topic of recount text well.
1 1
Use language features of recount text correctly, e.g. use past tense, temporal
connectives, etc. Use appropriate word choice or
vocabulary, e.g. past tense verb, etc. Use correct structure and grammar of
recount text. Organize the writing cohesively and
coherently. Use correct punctuation, spelling,
capitalization and readable handwriting.