Improving Students’ Questioning Ability Through Literacy in Narrative Text Using Problem-Based Learning

This study aims to improve students' questioning ability in narrative text learning through
the application of literacy in narrative text using problem-based learning. The research
method used is classroom action research with planning, implementation, reflection, and
action steps. The research sample is 34 grade 11 students from SMA Negeri 9 Malang,
and questioning skills are measured based on quantity and quality indicators of questions
that refer to Bloom's taxonomy. Data used are observation data and question results from
the pre-test and post-test. The research instruments used are observation sheets and test.
Data analysis was conducted quantitatively using percentages through Microsoft Excel
which will then be explained using descriptive interpretation. This study successfully
increased student question quantity by 61% in cycle I and 72% in cycle II, as well as
improved student question quality at levels C3, C4, and C5 in cycle II. In addition, there
was an increase in students' cognitive levels in the second cycle, especially at levels C1
and C2. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that Literacy in Narrative Text
Using a Problem-Based Learning method is effective in improving students' questioning
ability in narrative text learning. This research contributes to our understanding of the
development of students' questioning skills through literacy and problem-based learning