Exploring the Impact of Student Interest in Learning Indonesian on Their Explanatory Text Writing Skills: A Study of Grade VIII Students at SMP Muhammadiyah Rappang

Authors

  • Idayanti Syahlan Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang
  • Jusrianto Jala Indonesian language education study program, Muhammadiyah University of Sidenreng Rappang

Keywords:

Student Interest, Learning Indonesian, Explanatory Text Writing, Writing Skills, Correlation Analysis

Abstract

This research explores the relationship between students' interest in learning the Indonesian language and their explanatory text writing skills. Focusing on Grade VIII students at SMP Muhammadiyah Rappang, this study aims to assess both the level of student interest in learning Indonesian and their proficiency in writing explanatory texts. Given the importance of language learning in the academic success of students, this research seeks to identify whether a positive relationship exists between the students' motivation in learning Indonesian and their ability to produce coherent and well-structured explanatory texts.

A quantitative approach using correlation analysis was employed, with data collected from questionnaires and writing assessments. The study finds that students exhibit a moderate interest in learning Indonesian, which corresponds to a moderate level of skill in explanatory text writing. The analysis indicates a positive correlation between interest in learning Indonesian and writing proficiency, suggesting that increased motivation can lead to better performance in writing explanatory texts. These findings highlight the significance of fostering student interest as a means to improve language skills, particularly in writing.

 

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2025-06-02

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Idayanti Syahlan, & Jusrianto Jala. (2025). Exploring the Impact of Student Interest in Learning Indonesian on Their Explanatory Text Writing Skills: A Study of Grade VIII Students at SMP Muhammadiyah Rappang. Macca: Journal of Linguistic Applied Research, 2(1). Retrieved from https://journal.adityarifqisam.org/index.php/macca/article/view/119

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