UTILIZING MYSTERY BOX MEDIA TO IMPROVE ENGLISH SPEAKING PROFICIENCY AT MAYJEND SUTOYO SCHOOL

Abstract

This research aims to assess the effectiveness of using mystery box media to improve English speaking skills among eighth-grade students at Mayjend Sutoyo Middle School in Medan. The study employs a Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach, encompassing three phases: Pre-cycle, Cycle 1, and Cycle 2. This methodology allows for a comprehensive evaluation of the strategy's impact on student engagement and performance. Data collection methods include observations, speaking rubric evaluations, and documentation analysis. The results indicate a marked enhancement in students' speaking abilities following the implementation of the Mystery Box strategy. These outcomes highlight the value of interactive, game-based learning techniques in fostering English speaking proficiency. Future studies might investigate the prolonged effects of this method on students' overall language development.