The Effectiveness of Let's Read Application as a Learning Tool towards Students' Ability on Reading Comprehension at SMP Islam Miftahul Huda

Abstract

This study aims to measure the effectiveness of the Let's Read application as a learning tool on students' reading comprehension skills at Miftahul Huda Islamic Junior High School. The research method used was a pre-experimental method with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The subjects were 18 eighth-grade students. The instruments used consisted of a reading comprehension test and a questionnaire to measure students' responses to using the Let's Read application. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed a significant increase in the posttest scores compared to the pretest scores. The pretest average score was 18.83, while the posttest average score increased to 26.83. The validity and reliability tests indicated that the instruments used were valid and reliable. Hypothesis testing using a paired sample t-test showed a p-value of less than 0.05, indicating a significant difference between the pretest and posttest results. In conclusion, the Let's Read application is effective as a learning tool for improving students' reading comprehension skills at Miftahul Huda Islamic Junior High School. Future researchers are recommended to explore the use of this application over a longer period and with a larger sample.