Research Findings

The result of this research indicated that there was an improvement of students’ scores in writing recount texts through peer review technique. It was proved by the data, which showed that the mean of the students in cycle II (81.4) was higher than in cycle I (73.8) and also in Orientation test (59.7). It was also proved from the percentage of the students who got scores up to the standard minimum score (70) that the percentage in cycle II (95%) was higher than in cycle I (65%) and also in Orientation test (20%).

The researcher also analyzed the qualitative data to support this research findings. The qualitative data were taken from observation sheets, questionnaire sheet, diary notes and interview to know how peer review technique could improve the students’ ability in writing recount text.

The observation sheets indicated that there were some progress that was shown in every meeting, especially in the second cycle. The students were more enjoyable in learning. Teacher’s performance and students’ attitudes, responses and understanding became better.

Then, the questionnaire sheet showed that peer review technique really had helped students in writing recount texts. Most of them strongly agreed that their second draft was better than the first one by means of peer review. English writing became more interesting through peer review technique.

Next, the diary notes indicated that the situation of teaching learning process was better from the first meeting to the last one. The students were more active and serious when teaching learning process, especially during peer review session. They paid good attention to the teacher and did all the task given well.

Last, interview showed that peer review technique is an effective technique that could improve students’ writing recount achievement and it was needed to apply this technique in the writing process.

Based on the result of quantitative and qualitative data, it was found out that peer review technique had successfully improved students’ writing recount achievement.