3. Sample
According to Creswell sample is a subgroup of the target population that the researcher plans to study for generalizing about the target population.
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The eight grade consisted of three classes which two of them as the sample. The
first rolled paper was class VIII C for experimental class. The second one as rolled paper was class VIII A for control class.
E. Data Collecting Technique
In collecting data, the researcher used tests, pretest and posttest. There are as follows: 1.
Pretest Pretest is to know the result of the students before treatment in the class. The
researcher got pretest result in form multiple choice for control and experimental class.
2. Posttest
It is final test of the learning. The researcher gave the students same test. That is multiple choice. In test allotment of the test is for control and experimental
class. Especially experimental class, it is used to know the result after treatment. So, the researcher can know the influence by after treatment and
before treatment.
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Ibid
, p.142
F. Research Instrument
In this research, the researcher used multiple choice question MCQ as a tool for testing to know students‟ ability in comprehending recount text. The text content 20
items with 4 alternative options. The test is aim to measure students reading ability in comprehending Recount text
. In measuring the students‟ reading comprehension, the
test uses language assessment theory. Some specification commonly use in measuring reading comprehension.
9. Main idea topic
10. Expression phrases in content
11. Inference implied detail
12. Grammatical feature
13. Detail scanning for a specifically stated detail
14. Excluding fact not writted unstated details
15. Supporting idea
16. Vocabulary content
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From the specifications above and suggestion from validator, Deri Hedrawan, M. Pd that make sure the instruments, the researcher concluded that on generall reading
aspects are : 6.
Ideas Main Idea and Supporting Idea
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H. Douglas Brown,
Language Assessment Principles and classroom Pra ctices,
San Fransisco :Longman, 2003, p.206.
