b. Action Stage PBL model was still implemented in this stage to improve
students’ learning achievement. Learning process was conducted based on lesson plans.
c. Observation Stage In observation stage, evaluation of learning achievement
was done by filling group work sheets. Observation included noting, observing and documenting learning processes.
d. Reflection Stage The researcher waited for the results of Cycle 2
implementation.
E. Research Setting
1 Place
This research was conducted in State Vocational Senior High School 4 Klaten, in XI AK3 class , odd semester, in the academic year of
20152016. 2
Time
This research was done in November 2015, odd semester, in the academic year of 20152016.
a. March-April 2015: preparation stage included a thesis title
proposing, supervisor request, a thesis proposal writing, permission
granting for doing research, the school surveys, and research
instrument consultation.
b. August-September 2015: research stage included all activities done
in the field covering research instrument testing and data collection.
c. November 2015-finish: final stage included data processing and
report writing.
F. Data Collection Techniques
a. Observation
Observation is done directly to the objects of the research, so the researcher knows the real condition during accounting teaching and
learning processes. b.
Test of Learning Achievement A test is an evaluation tool for students. It is in the form of written,
spoken or action. c.
Field notes Field notes are needed to write down important things occurring
during teaching and learning processes.
G. Research Instruments
a. Observation Sheets This research instrument is filled with the results of classroom
observation during teaching and learning processes. Observation sheets also function as a reflection for the next cycle.
No Langkah Pembelajaran
Kelompok A B C D E
F G H
1. Aktivitas mengidentifikasi masalah
2 4
3 2
3 3
2 4
2. Aktivitas menganalisis masalah
2 4
3 2
3 3
2 4
3. Aktivitas menyusun hipotesis
2 4
3 2
3 3
2 4
4. Aktivitas mengumpulkan data
2 4
3 2
3 3
3 4
5. Aktivitas menganalisis data
2 4
3 2
3 3
3 4
6. Aktivitas menyempurnakan
permasalahan yang telah dirumuskan 2
4 3
2 3
2 2
3 7.
Aktivitas menguji hipotesis 2
3 3
2 2
2 3
4 8.
Aktivitas menampilkan penemuan 2
3 2
2 2
2 2
3 Adapted and modified from Heni 2010
Explanation: A number of students in one group
: 4-5 Maximal score of each indicator
: 4 1 = Not Active
2 = Less Active 3 = Active
4 = Very Active
