Improving Descriptive Text Writing Skills Using Independence-Based Interactive Learning Multimedia for Elementary School Students

Abstract

This research is motivated by students' low writing skills. This is because the learning carried out previously still tends not to maximize student activities and interactions and has not used innovative learning media. This research aims to provide a solution to these problems through (1) the application of "Majarruka" interactive learning multimedia based on independence, and (2) the improvement of students' capital writing skills by applying the interactive learning multimedia "Majarruka" based on independence. This research type is classroom action research. The research subjects used were grade V students of SD Negeri Karangwuni which amounted to 14 students. Data collection techniques using observation and testing. Data analysis using qualitative and quantitative descriptive techniques. The research results are the pre-action was 14.28% completeness, cycle I completeness percentage was 28.57%, and cycle II completion percentage was 64.28%. It can be concluded that learning to write capital letters through the independent-based interactive learning multimedia "Majarruka" can significantly improve students' skills in writing description texts for grade V students at SD Negeri 3 Karangwuni.