Mind Mapping Technique to Enhance Writing Skill in Organizing Idea

Abstract

This research aims Mind Mapping Technique to Enhance Writing Skill in Organizing Idea. This research was classified as Qualitative Approach, Classroom Action Research. The procedures of the research were the planning, action, observation, and reflection. The subject was 35 students at eight grade of SMP Bina Bangsa Mandiri 2. The learning target of this research was 85% of students could pass the standard of minimum criteria score. The research was conducted from August to September 2020. The data obtained during the research were from interviews, observation, and tests. The researcher showed that the using mind mapping technique was able to enhance the students’ writing skills.This was proven by several of evidence. Firstly, it could be seen from the significant enhance of students’ test scores in each cycle. Standard of minimum criteria score of this school was 75. In Cycle I, there were 16 students or 45% who could achieve standard criteria minimum (KKM), then in Cycle II, it enhance up to 22 students or 63%, in Cycle III, it enhance up to 30 students or 85%. It showed that the using mind mapping can enhance students’ writing skill.