THE EFFECT OF USING THE PROJECT-BASED LEARNING MODEL TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' WRITING ABILITY

Abstract

Writing is an important skill in English learning because it enables students to express ideas and information in written form. However, many students still face difficulties in writing due to limited vocabulary, grammar problems, and the use of conventional teaching methods that make students less active in the learning process. Therefore, an effective and student-centered learning model is needed to improve students’ writing ability. This study aimed to determine the effect of the Project-Based Learning (PBL) model on the tenth-grade students’ writing ability at SMAN 2 Rengat Barat. This study used a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design. The sample consisted of 69 students divided into an experimental class and a control class. The experimental class was taught using the Project-Based Learning model, while the control class was taught using the conventional teaching method. The data were collected through pre-test and post-test writing tests and analyzed using SPSS version 27. The findings showed that the experimental class obtained a higher post-test mean score (78.8214) than the control class (58.6765). In addition, the Independent Samples T-Test showed that the Sig. (2-tailed) value was 0.000, which was lower than 0.05. This indicates that the Project-Based Learning model had a significant effect on students’ writing ability. Therefore, Project-Based Learning can be used as an effective teaching strategy to improve students’ writing performance and classroom participation.