THE EFFECT OF PROBLEM BASED LEARNING MODEL ON STUDENTS' READING COMPREHENSION IN DESCRIPTIVE TEXT
Abstract
This research aimed to investigate the effect of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model on students’ reading comprehension in descriptive texts among grade XI students of SMA Negeri 1 Sei Kepayang in the academic year 2024/2025. The study employed a quantitative experimental method with a pre-test and post-test design. The population consisted of 89 students, and a sample of 58 students was selected using random sampling, divided into two groups: an experimental group taught using the PBL model and a control group taught using a conventional modelThis research found that using Problem Based Learning Model has significant effect in reading comprehension. It can be proved by the result that tscore = 6,3 was higher than the ttable = 1,673 with the significant 0,05 or it can be understood as tscore > ttable (5%) = 6,3 1,673. So, Ha is accepted. Statistical analysis using a t-test indicated that the PBL model had a significant positive effect on students’ reading comprehension.The findings suggest that the PBL model is an effective instructional approach to enhance students’ understanding of descriptive texts, fostering active learning, critical thinking, and deeper engagement with reading materials.
