The Correlation Between Show and Tell Strategy and Student’s Speaking Skill at the Third Grade of SMA Negeri 2 Seberida

Abstract

This study aims to determine the significant correlation between the implementation of the Show and Tell strategy and students’ speaking skills at the senior high school level.This research employed a quantitative approach using a correlational method. The instruments used included a speaking test and a questionnaire to measure students’ perceptions of the applied strategy. The sample consisted of 108 third-grade students selected through simple random sampling. The hypothesis test results showed a significant correlation between the Show and Tell strategy and students' speaking ability. The Pearson correlation coefficient value was 0.303, indicating a moderate positive correlation. Meanwhile, the significance value (Sig. 2-tailed) was 0.001, which is lower than 0.05, suggesting that the correlation is statistically significant. Although the correlation value is not high, the findings demonstrate that the Show and Tell strategy contributes positively to students’ speaking skill development. The application of this strategy allows students to practice speaking spontaneously, organize their ideas more clearly, and build greater confidence in speaking publicly. Furthermore, students are encouraged to be more active and engaged in the learning process. A supportive and interactive learning environment created through Show and Tell helps reduce speaking anxiety, which is common in foreign language learning. Regular practice also contributes to improvements in other speaking aspects such as pronunciation, vocabulary, and comprehension. Therefore, the Show and Tell strategy can be concluded as an effective method for enhancing students’ oral communication skills.