FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS’ DIFFICULTIES IN USING SIMPLE PAST TENSE FOR WRITING RECOUNT TEXT

Ilmiyah, Aisyah (2025) FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS’ DIFFICULTIES IN USING SIMPLE PAST TENSE FOR WRITING RECOUNT TEXT. Diploma thesis, IKIP PGRI BOJONEGORO.

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Ilmiyah, Aisyah. 2025. Factors Affecting Students’ Difficulties in Using Simple Past Tense for Writing Recount Text. Skripsi, English Education Department, Faculty of Language and Arts Education, IKIP PGRI Bojonegoro, Advisor (1) Meiga Ratih Tirtanawati, M.Pd., (II) Chyntia Heru Woro Prastiwi, M.Pd. Keywords: Simple Past Tense, Recount Text, Internal Factors, External Factors, Grammatical Error This study was conducted to investigate the issue of students' limited ability in using English grammar, particularly in applying tenses correctly when writing recount texts. Many students face challenges in using the simple past tense appropriately. This research analyzes the common errors and identifies the factors contributing to these mistakes. Using a descriptive qualitative method, the study involved eighth grade students of English at SMP Islamiyah Balen, Bojonegoro. Data were collected through recount writing tasks, which were then analyzed to identify errors in the use of the simple past tense, as well as through interviews to explore the factors affecting students' learning difficulties. The findings revealed that the most frequent errors were Misinformation: 67 errors or (36 %), followed by Miserdering: 52 errors or (28%), Omission: 39 errors or (21%), Addition: 28 errors or (15%). The factors influencing students’ difficulties stem not only from internal factor, such as psychological aspect and Physiological aspect, but also from external factors such as teacher, classmate support, and family support. These factors collectively affect students' ability to comprehend and accurately use the simple past tense.

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