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The second question was about comments towards the designed materials. The next question asked the participants’ suggestions to improve the whole designed
materials. The last question asked about the parts of the designed materials that need revision and improvement. From four participants, the writer got opinions on
the strength of the designed materials. They were: a.
The overall designed materials were well planned, well designed and well laid out for an amateurstudents. The overall concept and format of the
materials can support the objectives of the materials. Besides, the arrangement of the designed materials is good and consistent. The topics and
their activities are elaborated and structured well. b.
Generally, the content of the designed materials are well arranged. All topics and activities is appropriate for enhancing speaking skills in communicating
in class or at school and in teaching mathematics. c.
Snapshot part section is very interesting to discuss. It is a good ice-breaker to direct learner’s attention to the topic.
d. The conversations in each unit are very good. It gives a real example of
situation in which a teacher uses the language expression and the mathematics part that will be discussed in the next part.
e. In Classroom Language Expressions part, there is the Indonesian translation
of the expression. It makes learners understand the expressions easier. Besides, in Mathematics part, there are many examples to say mathematics
symbols, operations and to make basic mathematics problems. PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
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f. The instruction were written clearly. It made learners feel it was easy to
understand the tasks. g.
It provides attractive layout and pictures. The pictures in each unit were suitable with the topic and well organized. It also makes the layout look eye-
catching. Besides, the fonts used in the designed materials are already consistent and big enough for learners.
h. The vocabulary and list of vocabulary is complete and match with topic
discussed. From the questionnaire of Preliminary Field Testing, the writer also got opinions
on the weaknesses of the designed materials. They were: a.
Some instructions needed to be shorter and straight forward. b.
Some conversations were too long. Therefore, the expressions were difficult to be recognized.
c. There were still many mistakes in spelling the words.