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Strong Influence of Basic Literacy on Reading Ability in Indonesian Fourth-Grade Students

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A recent study conducted at Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas in Medan, Indonesia, aimed to determine the effect of basic literacy on the reading ability of fourth-grade students at SD Negeri 065011, Medan Selayang District. The research, published in Jurnal PAJAR (Pendidikan dan Pengajaran), found a significant positive influence of basic literacy on the reading ability of the students. The study involved 77 students, with a sample of 28 selected using a purposive sampling technique. The results showed that the students' reading ability was in the very good category, with an average score of 82.46. The correlation test revealed a strong influence between basic literacy and reading ability.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study involved 77 fourth-grade students at SD Negeri 065011, Medan Selayang District, with 28 selected for the sample.
  • The research used a quantitative approach with an expost-facto method and a purposive sampling technique.
  • The students' reading ability was in the very good category, with an average score of 82.46.
  • The correlation test revealed a strong influence between basic literacy and reading ability, with a correlation coefficient of 0.687.
  • The t-test also showed a significant positive influence of basic literacy on reading ability, with a t_count of 4.817 and t_table of 2.056.
  • The study suggests that basic literacy has a significant impact on the reading ability of Indonesian fourth-grade students.

Statistics:

  • 77 students were involved in the study, with 28 selected for the sample.
  • The average score of the students' reading ability was 82.46.
  • The correlation coefficient between basic literacy and reading ability was 0.687.
  • The t_count value for the t-test was 4.817.
  • The t_table value for the t-test was 2.056.

Sources:

  • "The Influence of Basic Literacy on the Reading Ability of Class IV Students of SDN 065011 Medan Selayang District School" published in Jurnal PAJAR (Pendidikan dan Pengajaran), 2025,9(2).
  • Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas, Medan.
  • Jurnal PAJAR (Pendidikan dan Pengajaran) published by the Laboratory of Elementary Teacher Education Study Program, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Universitas Riau Pekanbaru, Indonesia.
  • https://doi-org.sdpl.idm.oclc.org/10.33578/pjr.v9i2.9997

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