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Journal : International Journal Corner of Educational Research (IJCER)

The Effect of Think-Pair-Share Strategy on Reading Comprehension of Narrative Text at the Eighth Grade of SMP GKPS 3 Pematang Siantar Sihite, Enji Debora Sarina; Napitupulu, Selviana; Purba, Rudiarman
International Journal Corner of Educational Research Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): March 2024
Publisher : CV. Tripe Konsultan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54012/ijcer.v2i3.231

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This research aims to discover the Effect of Think-Pair-Share Strategy on students’ reading comprehension of the eighth-grade students of SMP GKPS 3 Pematang Siantar on Narrative text. This research used quantitative research with quasi experimental method. The data were collected through tests. The sample of this research were the VIII-2 as Experimental group and VIII-1 as Control group. The test was carried out with pre-test and post-test to students using narrative text. As a result, the researchers found the mean score in experimental class from pre-test to post-test were 25.92 and 78.14. The mean score in control class from pre-test to post-test were 32.22 and 56.81. The t-test value was 9.5, at a level of significances 0f 5% (=0.05), whereas t-table was 2.007, or t-test>t-table. Therefore, the Alternative Hypothesis (Ha) was accepted and the Null Hypothesis (H0) was rejected. Hence, there is a significant effect of using Think-Pair-Share Strategy to the reading comprehension at the Eight grade students of SMP GKPS 3 Pematang Siantar.
Teacher’s Techniques in Teaching Reading Narrative Text to the Eighth Grade Students of UPTD SMP N 5 Pematang Siantar Situmorang, Abisag Rinayati; Napitupulu, Selviana; Sitanggang, Anita
International Journal Corner of Educational Research Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): March 2024
Publisher : CV. Tripe Konsultan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54012/ijcer.v2i3.232

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This research aims to explore the various techniques employed by English teachers in teaching reading comprehension of narrative texts to eighth-grade students at UPTD SMP N5 Pematang Siantar. The participants in this research were eighth-grade English teachers at UPTD SMP N5 Pematang Siantar. The data were collected from various sources, including classroom observations, interviews, and analysis of teaching materials such as syllabi, textbooks, and lesson plans. The researcher employed a descriptive qualitative research approach. The data was meticulously analyzed, focusing on the teacher’s technique. The findings of this research revealed that teachers frequently used the technique of translating literature passages and employing question-and-answer exercises. This technique enables students to comprehend the content of the reading material, acquire information from the text, and enhance their critical thinking skills through direct engagement with the questions and answers.