Penerapan Metode PQ4R Untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Membaca Pemahaman Siswa Sekolah Dasar Kelas Tinggi

Abstract

Abstract: This research purpose is for describe the improvement of reading comprehension skills through the application of the PQ4R method. The research method used was Classroom Action Research (CAR) with a research design using the Kemmis and Mc Taggart models which were carried out in two cycles. Each cycle consists of planning, implementing actions and observing and reflecting. Participants in this study were 23 students of class V of Cikole Elementary School in Sukabumi City, consisting of 13 male students and 10 female students. Data collection techniques in this study used test and observation, with instruments in the form of reading comprehension skills. Collection of non-test data in the form of observation sheets, field notes and documentation. The data analysis technique used is descriptive quantitative techniques. The results of the study on the pre-cycle through an indicator of reading comprehension skills showed 30.43% completeness. Then increasing in the first cycle reached completeness 43.47%. While in the second cycle the test results showed completeness reached 82.60%. The overall increase with the calculation of the N-Gain formula obtained a score of 0.68 with the medium category. The conclusion of this study is that reading comprehension skills of high class students increase through the application of the PQ4R method in the 2018/2019 school year.

Keywords: PQ4R Method, Reading Comprehension Skill, High Class Students