In this research, the writer used cluster random sampling technique in choosing the sample. Name of each class was written in small piece of paper, and then these piece
of paper are rolling and put into the box, after that the box was shaken, the writer took two pieces of rolling paper. The first rolling
paper as experimental class and the second rolling paper as control class.
E. Data Collecting Technique
In collecting the data, writer used reading test, the test was multiple choice consisting of 20 items for pretest and 20 items for post-test with 4 options a, b, c, and d. The
writer used this type because this type is easier to know the students‟ reading comprehension.
In collecting the data, the writer used some technique as follows :
a. Pre-test
The Pre-test was given before the treatment. The test was done by answering the questions of reading comprehension on recount text based on the title that provid. the
total items of pre-test were 20 items in the form of multiple choices. The writer gave pre-test to the students include in the control class and the experimental class to
measure their reading comprehension on recount text. The result of the test were used in measuring the improvement before treatment were given. The result of the
test also used to test whether the data homogen and normally distributed or not.
b. Post-test
The writer gave post- test to measure students‟ reading comprehension on recount text
after they were given the treatments. After try-out, the total items of post-test were 20 items in the form of multiple choices. The writer gave post test to the students in the
control class and in the experimental calss to measure that reading comprehension of recount text after treatment were given. The experimental class was taught by using
directed reading thinking activity while control class was taught by using LRD strategy. In collecting the data in the test, the writer used multiple choice.
F. Instrument of the Research
Arikunto states that research instrument is a device use by the writer during the data collection by which the work is easier as the data are complete and systematic.
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In this research, the test in form of multiple choice tests. The instruments of pre-test and
post-test were 20 items of reading test in multiple choices. Before the writer conducted, prepare the instruments in form of multiple choice questions.
The specification of pre-test and post-test are as follows :
Table 3 The Specification of Reading Ability for Pre-Test
NO Aspect
Indicator Odd
Even Total
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Suharsimi Arikunto,
Prosedur Penelitian Suatu Pendekatan Praktik,
Jakarta : Rineka Cipta. 1998, p. 149.
