STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ABOUT ENGLISH TEXTBOOK “WHEN ENGLISH RINGS A BELL” CLASS VII USED IN CURRICULUM 2013 AT SMP 12 PADANG

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to know students’ perception about exercises which is stated on English
Textbook “When English Rings A Bell” class VII. Approach on this research is survey used cross
sectional Survey with 56 participants from SMP 12 Padang. Researchers used random sampling. In
collecting the data they used questioners and interview. Result of this research explain about students’
perception about exercises on English textbook “When English Rings A Bell” from component of the
book. Furthermore, indicators of this research based on Garinger (2002) it states that the exercises
contribute to learners language acquisition, balance with the format, should be progressive for the
students, varying and challenging . So, students’ perception about exercises on the textbook are exercises
on the textbook is interesting, because the book is colorful and has example of questions from exercises.
there has simple instruction and vocabulary on the textbook is familiar to the students. Exercises in gape
filling is simple so they are able to fill it. However, exercises on essay form is difficult, because the
instruction consist of many difficult word. so, they are not able to do the exercise.