RESEARCH ISSUE AND THE NEED FOR

IMPROVEMENT
The result of preliminary investigation has shown that the pupils were
having problem to understand the preposition of place.
This was due to the fact that English teacher has adopted the
Grammar Translation Method (GTM) to teach the grammar item.
However, it is a must for pupils to master the preposition of place as
highlighted in Document Standard (Curriculum)
THE NEED FOR IMPROVEMENT
The teacher should integrate the use of technology in teaching, in line
with the 21st Century Teaching and Learning.
The right application of technology would make the teaching and
learning session more interactive, interesting and meaningful.
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
To enhance the mastery of preposition of place (above, below, beside
and between) among Year 4 Bestari.
To initiate the element of fun learning by integrating technology
through PowerPoint Hyperlink Games.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
Is the usage of PowerPoint Hyperlink Games able to help develop
pupils mastery in preposition of place?
How does PowerPoint Hyperlink Games initiate the element of fun
learning ?
TARGET GROUP

4 pupils were selected for the intervention out of 28 pupils from Year 4

Bestari. These 4 pupils consist of 2 girls and 2 boys with low and

intermediate level of proficiency in English Language but poor in

understanding the preposition of place.

 Research Level of Proficiency Background
Participants

A Intermediate Placed at number 16th out of 28 in mid-year examination.

Obtained C in English subject.

B Low Placed at number 26th out of 28 in mid-year examination.

Obtained D in English subject.

C Intermediate Placed at number 11th out of 28 in mid-year examination.

Obtained C in English subject.

D Low Placed at number 24th out of 28 in mid-year examination.

Obtained D in English subject.
ACTION PLAN
Kurt Lewins design of Classroom Action Research

Planning Acting

CYCLE 1

Reflecting Observing

Planning Acting
CYCLE 2

Reflecting Observing
 Date Activities

3rd August Interview

Classroom observation (Pre)

4th August

Pre- test (Test 1)

7th August

10th Implementation of Intervention Jeopardy

August Observation
 Date Activities

14th Implementation of Intervention Snake and Ladder

August Observation

15th
Post-intervention interview
August

16th
Post- test (Test 2)
August
Data Gathering Method

Tests

- Pre and Post

Observation checklist

- Before and during the implementation of intervention

Structured interview

- Before and after the implementation of intervention

TEST
TEST RESULTS
Test 1 (Pre) Test 2 (Post)
100 95
90
90 85 85
80
70
PERCENTAGE %

60
50 45
40
40 35 35
30
20
10
0
A B C D
PARTICIPANTS
 Research Test scores (%) Difference(%)
No
Participants Test 1 Test 2

1 A 40 85 45

2 B 35 85 50

3 C 45 95 50

4 D 35 90 55
 STRUCTURED INTERVIEW
Question Response
What is your view on the intervention implemented? The use of PowerPoint Hyperlink Games to teach
preposition of place is brilliant. It motivates and boost
pupils interest to learn English.

Do you think the use of PowerPoint Hyperlink Games Absolutely yes.

can enhance pupils mastery of preposition of place?

Can you explain in what way does PowerPoint Hyperlink Compared to conventional teaching styles, games are
Games help in enhancing their mastery of the grammar interactive and it engages pupils in the activity which
item? indirectly enables them to master the grammar item as
they play the game.
 Question Response

Could the usage of PowerPoint Hyperlink Yes. The games designed were
Games promote active participations interactive and encouraged the pupils
among the pupils? to participate in the lesson actively.

Do you think that the intervention is Yes. It depends on the facilities

practical to be used in school? offered by the school. To implement
the games, the school needs to have
reliable power source and proper
equipment.
 OBSERVATION CHECKLIST
No. Criteria Yes (%) No (%)
Before After Before After
1 Responsive to the questions asked 25 100 75 0

2 Pay attention in the class 50 100 50 0

3 Participate actively in the activity 50 100 50 0

4 Listen and respond to the teachers instruction 50 100 50 0

5 Show good cooperation during the activity 25 75 75 25

CONCLUSION
Based on the data interpreted, the interventions has successfully
enhance pupils mastery of preposition of place. Comparison of pre
and post test proved the positive effectiveness of intervention.
REFLECTION AND IMPLICATION

Games is a valuable technique used to facilitate learning from low

to excellent level

Planning of interesting and interactive is highly recommended

Fun and enjoyable environment ignites pupils attention and

motivation towards learning.

Suggestion for improvement
Increase the sampling size
Add more games
Apply in teaching other grammatical items