Investigating the Impact of Problem-Based Learning on Eighth Graders’ Reading Comprehension of Descriptive Texts A Study at SMPN 1 Karangtanjung
Keywords:
Problem-Based Learning, Reading Comprehension, Descriptive Text, 8th Grade, Quasi-Experimental StudyAbstract
This research aimed to investigate the influence of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) on students’ reading comprehension of descriptive texts among 8th-grade students at SMPN 1 Karangtanjung. The study employed a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design involving two groups: an experimental class (VIII F) and a control class (VIII E), each consisting of 31 students. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests to assess students' reading comprehension before and after the treatment. The experimental class received instruction using the PBL method, while the control class was taught using conventional methods. The results showed a significant improvement in the experimental class, with the mean score increasing from 53.2 to 76.1, compared to the control class, which improved from 52.5 to 71.6. Statistical analysis using an independent sample t-test revealed a significance value of 0.000 (< 0.05), indicating a significant difference between the two groups. These findings suggest that the use of Problem-Based Learning positively influences students' reading comprehension in descriptive texts. Therefore, PBL can be considered an effective teaching strategy to enhance students’ reading abilities.
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