DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH SCAVENGER HUNT GAME

Abstract

The objective of this research is to find out that the use of Scavenger Hunt Game could develop the ability of grade eight students in reading comprehension. The research applies quasi experimental research that requires post test to both groups. The research population is the eight grade students. The sample of this research selected by using purposive sampling technique. The samples of this research are class VIIIB as experimental class that consists of 21 students and class VIIIA as control class that consists of 19 students. In collecting the data, the researcher uses test. The tests consists a pre-test and post-test. The data were analyzed statistically. Having analyzed the data the researcher finds that the t-counted (8) is greater than t-table (0.004) by applying 0.05 level of significance and the degree of freedom (df) 38. The result indicates that the use of Scavenger Hunt Game is effective to develop the students ability in comprehending the text.

Keywords: Developing, Reading Comprehension, Scavenger Hunt Game, Treasure Hunt Game