The Effect of Role Playing and Presentation Methods on the Speaking Ability of Elementary School Students

This study investigates the effect of role playing and presentation methods on the speaking ability of fifth-grade students at SD Negeri 14 Batarang, Maiwa District, Enrekang Regency, Indonesia. Employing a quantitative approach with a one-group pretest–posttest design, the study involved 10 students who received instruction using role playing and presentation methods. Data were collected through pretests and posttests evaluating students’ speaking performance, focusing on pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary, grammar, and confidence. Statistical analysis using paired sample t-tests revealed a significant improvement in students’ speaking skills after the treatments. The average pretest score (49.8) increased to 78.7 after the role playing method, 80.7 after the presentation method, and 84.0 after combining both methods. The combination proved most effective in improving structured communication and student confidence. These findings demonstrate that integrating interactive and performance-based methods can substantially enhance students’ speaking competence in elementary education.