The Use of Mind Mapping Technique to Improve English Speaking Skill

This research investigates the developing students` speaking through mind mapping technique. The writer conducted a research at English Department of UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh. This research aims to know the students improving English speaking skills, creativity, and critical thinking by using mind mapping technique. The researcher utilized the quantitative research design in this study. The research sample consisted of 20 male and female fourth semester English Department students who took a public speaking class (as an experimental class). The writer conducted experimental teaching and test oral performance to collect the data base on rubric while T-Test technique of data collection is used. After collecting the data, the writer analyzed the data. Based on the data analysis results, the experimental class students improved (70,7 as pre-test) and slightly improved (84,7 as post-test) t value < -t tabel (< -9.577 < 2,093). It is possible concluded that using the Mind mapping technique as a tool teaching speaking through oral performance in the classroom activity successfully improved the students English speaking skill.