The Use of Scanning Technique in Improving the Tenth Grade Students\u27 Literal Comprehension Through Folklore Text

Abstract

This research aimed to improve the tenth grade students\u27 literal comprehension at MAN Mansalean by using scanning technique through folklore text. The population was 54 students of the tenth grade students of MAN Mansalean in the Academic Year 2013/2014. The sample was selected by using a cluster sampling technique and the selected class was X1 with 18 students. The instrument for collecting data was test. The test was given twice as pre-test and post-test. The data collected was analyzed statistically. It is found that the result of t-counted value was 16,56. Consulted with the t-table value by applying the degree of freedom (df) 18(18-1=17) and significance 0,05, the value acquired in the t-table was 2,110. It can be seen that the t-counted value was higher than the t-table value which means the research hypothesis was accepted. In conclusion, the use of folklore text by using scanning technique is effective in improving the tenth grade students\u27 literal comprehension at MAN Mansalean