A STUDY ON THE ABILITY OF THE STUDENTS IN COMPREHENDING RECOUNT TEXTS

Abstract

Abstract: This research was conducted to find out the students’ ability in
comprehending recount texts. This descriptive research design took place in SMP N 1
Kuantan Hilir Seberang. The sample was 22 students from VIII2 class that were
selected by using cluster random sampling. There were 40 questions in this test. The
researcher used the validity and reliability formula of theory Heaton 1991 in analysis
data by using manual calculation, it was found that the reliability of the test was 1.13
which means that the reliability of the test was very high. The data were analyzed by
calculating the students’ score individually and finding out the mean score. The
students’ scores were classified into four ability levels; poor, mediocre, good, and
excellent. Based on the results of this research, the students’ ability in comprehending
recount text at second year of SMP N 1 Kuantan Hilir Seberang was in good level.
Meanwhile, the mean score of the whole students’ scores was 71.9. It was found that the
highest mean score is in finding social function and finding generic structure with the
mean score 75.4. The lowest aspect in comprehending recount text was in making
inferences with the mean score was 65.45.
Key Words: Students’ Ability, Comprehending Recount Text