THE APPLICATION OF RECIPROCAL TEACHING METHOD IN IMPROVING STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT IN READING COMPREHENSION

The objective of this study is to investigate whether the application of Reciprocal Teaching Method significantly improves the students achievement on reading comprehension recount text. This study was conducted by using classroom action research. The subject of this research was the second grade of SMP Istiqlal Deli Tua which consisted of 36 students. The research was conducted in two cycles. The first cycle consisted of three meetings and second cycle consisted of three meetings. The instruments for collecting the quantitative data were multiple choice and essay test for reading and the instruments for collecting the qualitative data were observation sheet, interview sheet, questionnaire sheet, and diary notes. Based on the analysis, students achievement was improved in every test. In test I, the mean score was 67.11. In test II in cycle I, the mean score was 74.67, and in the test III in cycle II, the mean score was 82.78. Based on the observation sheet, interview sheet, questionnaire sheet, and diary notes, it was found that the teaching learning process ran well. The students were more active and enthusiastic in working in group. It was concluded that Reciprocal Teaching Method can improve the students achievement in reading recount text.