IMPROVING STUDENTS 'CONFIDENCE IN SPEAKING THROUGH SIMULATION METHOD

Abstract

The aim of this study is to improve students' confidence in speaking (Speaking) through Simulation methods for grade 9.1 students at SMP Negeri 3 Pringsewu. This study is a collaborative  action research (CAR) with two cycles. Researchers used questionnaires and observations which were then triangulated. The data analysis technique uses a comparative descriptive analysis. After being given treatment in cycle I and II there were 31 (86%) students who had high self-confidence, 3 (8.4%) students of the total number of students who had low self-confidence, and 2 (5.6%) students of the total who still had low self-confidence.