ESTD PERPUSTAKAAN UNTAD
ESTD PERPUSTAKAAN UNTAD
| JudulIMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION OF THE EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS AT SMP NEGERI 9 PALU THROUGH STORY MAPPING STRATEGY |
| Nama: Dias Tuti Pratiwi |
| Tahun: 2019 |
| Abstrak This research aims to prove whether or not using story mapping strategy can improve reading comprehension of the eighth grade students at SMP Negeri 9 Palu. This research applied quasi-experimental research design in which the sample consisted of two groups which were experimental and control groups. The sample is selected by using cluster sampling technique. The research samples were 30 students of VIII F which was as experimental group and 30 students of VIII C which was as control group. The experimental group was given treatment by applying story mapping strategy in teaching reading, while the control group was taught with general way as the teacher applies. The technique of data collection was a test. The result of the data analysis shows there was a significant difference between the result of pretest and posttest. The mean score experimental group increased from 39.90 to 73.71, while the mean score of control group increased from 42.95 to 61.43 By applying 0.05 level of significance and 58 degree of freedom (df), the researcher found out that the value of t-counted was 5.11 and t-table was 1.672. The t-counted value was higher than t-table value, which means that the research hypothesis was accepted. In other words, the use of story mapping strategy can improve reading comprehension of the Eighth grade students at SMP Negeri 9 Palu. |