PENERAPAN TEKNIK THINK-PAIR-SHARE DALAM MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN BERBICARA SISWA KELAS XI SMAN 5 PALU

This study aims to investigate the effect of applying the Think-Pair-Share (TPS)
technique on improving students’ speaking skills at SMAN 5 Palu. The research
employed a quasi-experimental design involving two groups: an experimental
group taught using TPS technique and control group taught through conventional
methods. Data were obtained from pre-tests and post-tests analysed using the
t-test formula. The results revealed a significant improvement in students’
speaking performance after the implementation of the TPS technique. The mean
score of the experimental group increased from 30.20 in the pre-test to 67.14 in
the post-test, while the control group only improved slightly from 30.40 to 41.45.
The calculated t-value (12.20) exceeded the t-table value (1.668), indicating a
significant difference between the two groups. Therefore, it can be concluded that
the Think-Pair-Share technique positively affects students’ speaking ability active
participation, confidence, and collaborative during the learning process.
Keywords: Think-Pair-Share, Speaking Skill, Teaching Technique,
Eleventh-Grade, Speaking Improvement