Improving Reading Speed and Biology Conceptual Understanding Using Speed Reading Method on Students of X-MIA SMA

Authors

• Edi Sulistiyono, SMA Bina Bangsa SurabayaFollow
• Susriyati Mahanal, Pendidikan Biologi, Universitas Negeri MalangFollow
• Murni Saptasari, Pendidikan Biologi Pascasarjana, Universitas Negeri MalangFollow

Abstract

Speed reading method helps students to learn effectively, efficiently, and independently in understanding a reading. This study aims to improve the reading speed and understanding of students’ biology concepts by applying speed reading method. This research was conducted in SMA Bina Bangsa Surabaya in Odd Semester of Academic Year 2015-2016. This research is qualitative research which was done by employing reading speed test and comprehension test of biology concept. The subject of this research was 41 students of X-MIA class in SMA Bina Bangsa Surabaya. The data were analyzed by employing descriptive qualitative. The results showed an increase in average reading speed of 481 wpm, with an average understanding of the concept of 73%.

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Recommended Citation

Sulistiyono, Edi; Mahanal, Susriyati; and Saptasari, Murni (2017) "Improving Reading Speed and Biology Conceptual Understanding Using Speed Reading Method on Students of X-MIA SMA," Jurnal Pendidikan Sains: Vol. 5: No. 4, Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17977/jps.v5i4.10344
Available at: https://citeus.um.ac.id/jps/vol5/iss4/3