The Association Between Speaking Anxiety and Students’ Presentation Skills in Biographical Text Learning

Aris Maulidiyanto; Saptiana Sulastri; Muhammad Thamimi

doi:10.51276/edu.v7i3.1860

Authors

Aris Maulidiyanto Universitas PGRI Pontianak
Saptiana Sulastri Universitas PGRI Pontianak
Muhammad Thamimi Universitas PGRI Pontianak

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51276/edu.v7i3.1860

Keywords:

Biographical Texts , Correlational Study , Indonesian Language Learning , Presentation Skills , Speaking Anxiety

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the relationship between speaking anxiety and presentation skills during biographical-text learning among tenth-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Sungai Raya. A quantitative correlational design was used. From 313 students in nine classes, one class was randomly selected; 35 students participated. Data were collected using a speaking-anxiety questionnaire and a presentation-skills assessment rubric. Pearson’s product–moment correlation was used to analyze the relationship. The results showed a strong, statistically significant negative correlation between speaking anxiety and presentation skills (r = −0.760, p < 0.001; R² = 57.76%). This indicates that students reporting greater speaking anxiety tended to obtain lower presentation-skills scores. Because the study was correlational and involved one class, the findings do not establish causation and should be generalized cautiously. The findings suggest that Indonesian language teachers may benefit from providing supportive classroom environments and progressive presentation opportunities, while future studies should test whether such practices reduce anxiety and improve presentation performance.

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Author Biographies

Aris Maulidiyanto, Universitas PGRI Pontianak

He was born in Purworejo, Indonesia, on May 18, 2004. In 2026, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Indonesian Language and Literature Education from Universitas PGRI Pontianak (UPGRI), Indonesia, completing his undergraduate studies there.

Saptiana Sulastri, Universitas PGRI Pontianak

She was born in Putussibau, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, on August 15, 1992. She earned B.Ed. and M.Ed. degrees from IKIP PGRI Pontianak (2014) and Universitas Sebelas Maret Surakarta (2017). She lectures at Universitas PGRI Pontianak, specializing in Indonesian language and literature education.

Muhammad Thamimi, Universitas PGRI Pontianak

He was born in Pontianak, Indonesia, on May 30, 1989. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Tanjungpura University in Indonesian Language and Literature Education and Indonesian Language Education, respectively. He currently serves as a lecturer and Head of the Study Program.

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