IMPROVING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION OF DESCRIPTIVE TEXT THROUGH GROUP INVESTIGATION METHOD AT THE EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP NEGERI 4 SIPOHOLON IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022

Abstract

This study is based on the importance of reading comprehension but in fact the students’ ability in comprehending the reading text is low. To achieve the objectives of the study, the writer conducted Classroom Action Research. This classroom action research was held at SMP NEGERI 4 SIPOHOLON. The subject of the study was the grade VIII. There were 30 students: 16 boys and 14 girls. The writer carried out four steps. They are Planning, Acting, Observing, and Reflecting. The action consisted of two cycles. The difference between these cycles was on topic of material used. Each cycle consisted of teaching and learning process and a test. Data collection was done using observation and test. In analyzing the data, the writer used a descriptive quantitative measurement to find the result. The analysis of the data showed that there was a significant difference of the students’ achievement in the pre-cycle up to the second cycle. The average of the students’ achievement in the pre-cycle was 50.3, the first cycle was 60.3 and the second cycle was 71. Based on this finding, it is suggested that Group Investigation Method can be used by the teachers to improve students’ ability in reading comprehension.