IMPROVING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION TROUGH PROJECT BASED LEARNING (PBL) FOR GRADE XI STUDENTS AT SMA N 1 TELADAN YOGYAKARTA IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2016/2017

Abstract

The aim of this research is to improve English reading comprehension through Project Based Learning in SMA N 1 Teladan Yogyakarta Grade XI in the academic year of 2016/2017. It concerns on how the use of Project Based Learning can improve the students reading comprehensions. This study is classified into action research study. The qualitative data were obtained through the classroom observations and interview. The quantitative data were obtained through the students’ reading test in the first cycle and second cycle. Based on the qualitative data, the study found that the uses of PBL in this study improved the students’ reading comprehension effectively. They were able to get information from the texts well. The materials were able to amuse the students and enhance their awareness in analyzing texts. As a result, they performed better comprehension. The research findings were also supported by the result of means of the students’ reading scores that improved from 62,9 in Cycle I to 79,94 in Cycle II. In conclusion, the use of PBL can improve the students’ reading comprehension in Class XI MIPA 3.