THE EFFECT OF CLUSTERING TECHNIQUE IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT GRADE X OF MAALWASHLIYAHKEDAISIANAM IN 2021/2022 ACADEMIC YEA

Abstract

ABSTRAK This study aims to determine the significant effect of clustering techniques on the achievement of tenth graders in writing descriptive texts. This research is conducted at a private school in MA Alwashliyah Kedaisianam, Batubara. The research is conducted using an experimental research design and the sample consist of 80 students consisting of: two groups. They are the experimental group which is taught with clustering technique and the control group which is taught without special technique. Each group consists of 40 students. The instrument used to collect data is a descriptive text writing test. The data obtained were analyzed using t-test. The test found that the scores of students in the experimental group is significantly higher than the scores of students in the control group (observed t-value 5.35 > t-table value 1.91). the conclusion is the clustering technique has a significant effect on student achievement in descriptive writing. Key Word : Writing, Descriptive text, Clustering Technique.