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b. Quantitative Data
In analyzing quantitative data, the researcher used a descriptive statistic technique. It was done by describing the tests results, the pre-test and post-test.
The results of the pre-test and post- test were analyzed to show the achievement data. This analysis was to find out the mean that was used to prove whether or not
teaching writing using animation movie could improve the writing skill. Also, it wa
s done to compose the students‟ writing skill before and after the implementation of the research.
The mean of the students‟ scores in the pre test and the post test of every cycle was calculated with the formulas as follows:
In which:
X
= Means of pre-test score
X
=
The sum of the students‟ pre-test score
Y
= Means of post-test score
The sum of the students‟ post-test
score n = Numbers of sample
Finally, by analyzing data from observation, interview, questionnaire and test, the writer was able to draw a conclusion whether animation movie could
improve the students‟ writing skill or not.
n X
X
n Y
Y
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CHAPTER IV RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
Introduction
This chapter presents the result of classroom action research conducted in class Science 2 eleventh grade of SMAN 1 Teras, Boyolali in 20102011. The
actions of this research were mostly done in the multimedia room because the facilities were complete and the situation was quite perfect to conduct writing
practice by using animation movie. During the actions, the researcher was helped by Mrs. Juwariyah as the observer and facilitator. The aim of this research was to
improve students‟ writing skill of the eleventh grade students of SMAN 1 Teras in 20102011 by using animation movies as the teaching media. This chapter
describes and discusses the data which were collected from the research. This research was conducted for about two months. It consisted of two cycles. There
were three meetings in the first cycle and two meetings in the second cycle. The
schedule of the research can be seen in the table 5.
Table 5 the Schedule of the Research Activities
Date Purpose
Interview February, 22
th
2011 Id
entifying teacher‟s problems in teaching writing.
Observation February, 23
th
2011 Identifying the problems during
teaching learning process Giving
the first
Questionnaire February, 24
th
2011 Identifying students‟ problems in
writing.
Pre-test February, 24
th
2011 Identifying students‟ writing skill.
Cycle 1: 1
st
meeting March, 3
rd
2011 Implementing the action plan