ABSTRACT
ANRIANA.2020. English Departement Faculty of Teacher Training an Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar. “ The Use Of Round Table Technique to Improve Students Reading Comprehension ( A Pre Experimental Research At The Tenth Year Students Of SMA Muhammadiyah 9 Makassar).
Under supervisors Eny Syatriana and Sitti Maryam Hamid.
This research aimed to find out the improving students reading used Round Table Technique at the tenth year students of SMA Muhammadiyah 9 Makassar on literal reading comprehension consisted of main idea and supporting idea.
The method of this research was pre-experimental design. The population of this research were total sampling 15 grade students and the sample 15 students. The instruments this research was essay test.
The research findings indicated that tenth grade students SMA Muhammadiyah 9 Makassar were still low in reading. But after treatment, their reading comprehension significant improved. It was proven by the result of the main score obtained by the students through pre-test was 6.2. which was classified as fair category and the mean score of the students in post-test was 7.6 was classified as fair category. While the value of t-test was 7.85 which was classified as good category.
While the value of t-test was greater than the value of T-table (11.35>2.262). It could be concluded used Round Table Technique is effective and appropriate to enhance student’s reading comprehension.
Key Words : Round Table Technique ,Reading ,Comprehension.effective.
