THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE QUESTION AND ANSWER METHOD IN TEACHING ENGLISH GRAMMAR TO GRADE SDN 2 GONDANGSARI

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the question and answer method in teaching English grammar to Grad  students of SDN 2 Gondangsari. The background of the study arises from the ongoing issue of low grammatical comprehension among elementary school students, particularly in understanding basic sentence structures, verb tenses, and other essential grammatical components that serve as the foundation for mastering English skills. The question and answer method is considered to have strong potential to improve students’ cognitive abilities because it allows them to actively interact, express their understanding, and clarify learning difficulties directly with the teacher. This research employed a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental design using the one group pretest–posttest* model. The sample consisted of students from Grade of SDN 2 Gondangsari. The instruments used were a grammar test, student activity observation sheets, and documentation. Data were analyzed using a paired sample t-test to determine whether there was a significant difference between students’ scores before and after the treatment. The results showed a significant increase in students’ grammar mastery after the implementation of the question and answer method. Students became more active, more responsive, and demonstrated a better understanding of basic grammatical rules. The study concludes that the question and answer method is effective as a learning strategy in English language teaching at the elementary level, particularly in improving grammar comprehension.