A comparison between the use of mistake buster technique and online grammar instruction in teaching grammar

Abstract

This research aimed at finding out the technique which was more effective in improving students’ grammar achievement, mistake buster technique or online grammar instruction. The research employed a quasi-experimental research method. The sample consisted of 30 students. The technique of taking sampling was cluster random sampling. The research data were collected by using a grammar test to see the students’ grammar mastery and the data were analyzed by using inferential statistics through SPSS 17.0. The research result indicated that the use of online grammar instruction was more effective than mistake buster technique in improving grammar mastery of the third semester students of State Islamic Institute of Palopo in academic year 2017/2018. It was proven by the students’ posttest mean score for online grammar instruction group is higher than the students’ posttest mean score for mistake buster technique group (69.96 > 51.30). The difference of those mean score was statistically significant; it was based on t-test value, the probability value is lower than significant level (0.00 < 0.05). Based on the researchers’ observation, the students in online grammar instruction group have been more active and fun rather than the students in mistake buster technique group