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SKRIPSI THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DIRECTED READING THINKING ACTIVITY STRATEGY TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ READING SKILL OF LEARNING RECOUNT TEXT
Reading is one of the four essential language skills that students must be
developed. Students often present challenges that require effective teaching
strategies. One such strategy is the Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA),
which can be used to improve students’ reading skills, especially in understanding
recount texts.
This research focuses on improving students’ reading comprehension in
recount texts through effective reading strategies. It investigates the effectiveness
of the Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) strategy in enhancing reading
skills. Additionally, it aims to identify the significant difference in students’
reading achievement between those taught using the DRTA strategy and those
taught using the PQ3R strategy
This research applied a quasi-experimental design with purposive
random sampling. Two classes from SMAN 2 Magelang were involved: X-7 as
the experimental group taught using DRTA, and X-2 as the control group taught
using PQ3R. The test was conducted to measure students’ reading skills in recount
texts, and the data were analyzed using SPSS 22.
The results of the paired samples t-test showed a significant improvement
in the experimental group, with a mean score increase from 71.11 to 83.19 (Sig. =
0.000). Furthermore, the independent samples t-test revealed a significant
difference between the post-test scores of the two groups (Sig. = 0.027), with the
DRTA group outperforming the PQ3R group. These findings indicate that the
DRTA strategy is more effective in improving students’ reading skill of recount
texts, as it promotes active reading through prediction, confirmation, and
reflection. This study supports the integration of DRTA into reading instruction to
foster better engagement and ability among students.
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