READABILITY OF TEXTS IN STATE EXAMINATION OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

This study dealt with : (1). What reading level appears on the state examination. (2). What Reading level is highest in types of text. (3). How level of readability is presented in the national examinations.This study used qualitative methods. Researchers was collected data by using observation, description, and analyzing document review. In analyzing the data used Miles and Huberman models namely the display of data, data reduction and conclusion. Furthermore, each of the research findings related to each other to build a logical sequence. Based on the results of the research and discussion found several things: First, there are texts in the State examination descriptive, narrative, reports, news item, explanation, procedures, recount, Hortatory exposition, discussion and review. The second level of readability is most often found in examinations is the score of 50-60 (fairly difficult) about 40%, followed by normal and fairly easy (30%), easy and difficult (10%). Third, the highest score of readability level found in the type of narrative text. It has a score of 80 (easy) to be understood by students. Then the readability per year is a rather difficult text readability level found in 2005 and 2012 while the normal reading level existing in 2006 to 2011 from the state examination level of SMA/MA.The recommendations were submitted to the state examination in order to create a state examination should see graduation standards and conform with the applicable curriculum as well as the types of text that should be entitled tested reading level from grades 60-90 . Because the state examination to be a reference for student graduation . second, the teachers can use the readability test to measure the text. Third, the teachers who will make evaluation through the text can use the test of readability to match the student ability and the text. Fourth, the students always practice by using the text for the state examination.