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CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
A. The Method of Research
In this research, the writer uses the Classroom Action Research CAR method. CAR is carried out as a tool to diagnose problems in learning activity in
the class, and as the way to improve students ’ performance in the classroom.
Related to this research, the implementation of CAR is conducted by finding the real problems faced in the classroom related with students
’ condition in learning. To conduct the research, the writer also need to collaborate with the teacher and
together discuss the problem, and then find the best solution to solve it.
B. The Subject and the Object of Study
The subject of this study is students at the second grade of MTs. Al- Mujahidin Cikarang. The number of students consists of 36 thirty six. Meanwhile,
the object of this study is Contextual Teaching Learning method to improve their undersanding in learning passive voice of the simple past tense.
C. The Writer’s Role on the Study
In this research, the writer has a role as the observer. He observes and writes in details the situation in the classroom during Classroom Action Research.
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Besides, he also makes lesson plans and the pre-test and post-test. At last, he also collects and analyzes data then reporting the result of study.
D. The Time and Place of the Study
This research is started from November 2012 up to January 2013. The place is second grade of Al-Mujahidin Islamic Junior High School Cikarang in the
20122013 academic year.
E. The Research Design
The CAR procedure used in this research is Kurt Lewin’s design. It consists of two cycles in which each cycle contains four phases; planning, acting, observing,
and reflecting.
CYCLE 1
CYCLE 2
Figure 3.1 Kurt Lewin’s Action Research Design
PLANNING ACTING
OBSERVING REFLECTING
PLANNING ACTING
REFLECTING OBSERVING
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F. The Classroom Action Research CAR Procedures
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