Students’ Ability to Write Biographical Texts Using the Problem-Based Learning Model Assisted by Mind Mapping Media in Phase E at SMA Negeri 8 Padang

Abstract

This study aimed to describe the ability of Phase E students at SMA Negeri 8 Padang to write biographical texts using the Problem-Based Learning model assisted by Mind Mapping media. This research employed a quantitative approach with a descriptive method. The population consisted of 157 Phase E students, while the sample comprised 31 students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a performance test of writing biographical texts based on three structural indicators: orientation, events or problems, and reorientation. The data were analyzed by calculating scores, mean scores, and achievement classifications.The results showed that the students’ overall mean score was 54.03, categorized as Almost Sufficient. The mean score for orientation was 52.41, categorized as Almost Sufficient; events or problems obtained 60.48, categorized as Sufficient; and reorientation obtained 49.19, categorized as Almost Sufficient. These findings indicate that students’ biographical writing ability still requires improvement, particularly in organizing text structure and developing the opening and closing sections systematically.