Application of Method Crossword Puzzles to Improve Learning Achievement in English Courses

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the improvement of Bahasa Inggris learning achievement through Crossword Puzzle method in class II regular students of STIH in 2021/2022 Academic Year. This Classroom Action Research is carried out by implementing Crossword Puzzle in order to improve learning outcomes. This Classroom Action Research (CAR) was carried out in 3 cycles, and the results of the actions that have been carried out have been proven to be able to improve student learning outcomes/achievements in terms of classical student mastery learning in the first cycle by 29,41%, which could increase to 88,24% in the cycle II, it means there is an increase of 58,83%. From the results of this class action research also showed an increase in the level of student learning activities, then increase to 100% in the cycle III