Improvement of Reading Ability Through Image Card Media

Abstract

This research was aimed to improve reading ability through image card media. This research is a classroom action research conducted in three cycles. The stages of each cycle are planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The subjects of this research were 22 students of first grade of SD Negeri Krasak 02. The data collection used was tests and observations. Data analysis is descriptive. The pre-action stage was carried out to determine the initial condition of the students, obtained the value of learning outcomes of 56.82. The learning outcomes of the first cycle were 64.77 with classical completeness 59.09%. In the second cycle of 80.22 with 72.73% classical completeness. The learning cycle III showed an increase in the value of 81.82 with a student mastery level of 95.45%. The activities of teachers and students also experienced an increase in each cycle. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that image card media can improve reading skills. Thus the image card media can be used as a medium for teachers in learning activities to improve reading ability.