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8 Chapter 3
8 Chapter 3
CHAPTER 3
This chapter tackles the procedures, the findings of the study regarding the research
comparing the performance of the students from their pre- and post-test activities in evaluating
their improvement in the speed-reading activity. Tables were also used to present these data with
Data Analysis
mean scores?
Table 1.1: Level of Reading Comprehension as Reflected in the Pre-Test Mean Scores
Based on Table 1, the pre-test mean scores of the control group in terms of literals in the
described by the students in the control group. It shows that 10 students got a score ranging
from 8 to 10, with a mean range of 2.33 to 3.00, which means 58.8% of the respondents have a
high level of reading comprehension. In the level of average reading comprehension, 6 students
got a score ranging from 5-7 with a mean range of 1.67–2.32, which means 35.3% of the
participants belong in the level of average reading comprehension. Meanwhile, in the level of
lowest reading comprehension, only 1 student got a score ranging from 1-4 with a mean range
of 1.00–1.66, which means 5.9% of the respondents have the lowest reading comprehension.
The overall mean for the control group's reading comprehension is 2.53, indicating that, on
average, the group falls within the "high reading comprehension" level. In terms of literal, it
signifies that they received a high score in the multiple choice test during the pre-test among
al., 2019). Especially in the critical period of late elementary education, developing appropriate
skills to comprehend expository texts becomes increasingly important (Keresteš et al., 2019).
Table 1.2: Level of Reading Comprehension as Reflected in the Pre-Test Mean Scores
ScoreMean
Interpretation Frequency Percentage
Range
Range
High Reading Comprehension 4-5
2.33-3.00 2 11.8
Average Reading Comprehension 2-3
1.67-2.32 12 70.6
Low Reading Comprehension 0-1
1.00-1.66 3 17.6
Total 17 100
Average Reading Comprehension
Over-all Mean = 2.06
Table 1.2 presents the data based on the Level of Reading Comprehension as Reflected
The table above shows that only 2 students got a score ranging from 4-5 with a mean range of
2.33–3.00, which means 11.8% of the respondents have a high level of reading comprehension.
In the level of average reading comprehension, 12 students got a score ranging from 2–3, with a
mean range of 1.67–2.32, which means 70.6% of the respondents belong in the level of average
reading comprehension. In the level of low reading comprehension, only 3 students got a score
ranging from 0 to 1, with a mean range of 1.00 to 1.66, which means 17.6% of the respondents
belong to the low reading comprehension level. This data illustrates the control group's reading
The overall mean for the control group's reading comprehension is 2.06, placing it within the
"average reading comprehension" level. This implies that the respondents in the control group
inferential because only two of them received a score of 4-5 and many of them can recite what
they read in the story but not perfectly and received a score ranging 2-3, consequently falling
Nurhayati: 2019) argued that the method of recitation is a method of teaching by requiring
students to make resumes with their own sentences. With this method of recitation students will
dare to write in his own way, responsible with the results of his writing and will always
remember with the material that is taught. So recitation means students quote or take their own
parts of the lesson from certain books, then self-study and practice until it is ready as it should
be.
Table 1.3: Level of Reading Comprehension as Reflected in the Pre-Test Mean Scores of
Score Mean
Interpretation Frequency Percentage
Range Range
High Reading Comprehension
Table 4-5 2.33-3.00
1.3 8 47.1 reflects
Average Reading Comprehension 2-3 1.67-2.32 7 41.2
Low Reading Comprehension 0-1 1.00-1.66 2 11.8
Total
Average Reading Comprehension
Over-all Mean = 1.71
scores and critical interpretation.
Based on the table above, in the reflection part, there are 8 students who got a score ranging
from 4-5, with a mean range of 2.33–3.00. This group makes up 47.1% of students categorized
as having high reading comprehension. On the other hand, in the average reading
comprehension level, 7 students got scores ranging from 2–3, with a mean range of 1.67 to
2.32, which means 41.2% of the respondents belong to the level of average reading
comprehension. In the low reading comprehension level, only 2 students got a score ranging
from 0 to 1 and a mean range of 1.00 to 1.66, which means 11.8% of the respondents belong in
The overall mean for the control group in terms of critical is 1.71. This implies that the
respondents, in terms of critical reading comprehension, fall below the average reading
comprehension level across all participants because they struggle to reflect what they read.
Kusiak-Pisowacka (2020) stated that improving critical reading skills is a main part of reading
instruction, particularly reading texts directed to more advanced learners. Critical reading is an
essential requirement for effective involvement in modern social life, wherever reading printed
Table 1.4: Level of Reading Comprehension as Reflected in the Pre-Test Mean Scores
Score Mean
Interpretation Frequency Percentage
Range Range
High Reading Comprehension
Table 8-10 2.33-3.00
1.4 14 77.8 presents
Average Reading Comprehension 5-7 1.67-2.32 3 16.7
Low Reading Comprehension 1-4 1.00-1.66 1 5.6
Total 18 100
High Reading Comprehension
Over-all Mean = 2.94
group based on pre-test mean scores and literal interpretation.
The table shows that 77.8% of the respondents, or 14 students, fall into the "high reading
comprehension" level, with scores ranging from 8 to 10 and a mean range of 2.33 to 3.00. In
the "average reading comprehension" level, 16.7% of the respondents, or only 3 students, got a
score ranging from 5 to 7 and a mean range of 1.67 to 2.32. Only 5.6%, or only 1 student, are in
the "Low Reading Comprehension" level, scoring 1 to 4 with a mean range of 1.00 to 1.66.
The overall mean for reading comprehension in the experimental group based on pre-test mean
scores in terms of literal is 2.94, which falls within the "high reading comprehension" range.
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This implies that, in multiple choice test, the students in the experimental group have strong
Open-ended multiple choice questions, consisting of an open answer format, allow participants
to answer in a free and individual way. However, this free format requires high output demands
in terms of linguistic skills to formulate appropriate responses (Weigle et al., 2013; Calet et al.,
2020).
Table 1.5: Level of Reading Comprehension as Reflected in the Pre-Test Mean Scores
Score Mean
Interpretation Frequency Percentage
Range Range
High Reading Comprehension
Table 4-5 2.33-3.00
1.5 2 11.1 presents
Average Reading Comprehension 2-3 1.67-2.32 13 72.2
Low Reading Comprehension 0-1 1.00-1.66 3 16.7
Total 18 100
Average Reading Comprehension
Over-all Mean = 1.94
Pre-Test Mean Scores of Experimental Group in Terms of Inferential
Specifically, the data shows that 11.1% of the participants have high reading comprehension,
which means only 2 students got scores ranging from 4 to 5, with a mean range of 2.33 to 3.00.
In the average reading comprehension level, 72.2% of the participants got scores ranging from
2 to 3, with a mean range of 1.67 to 2.32. This category has the highest frequency, with 13
students in total. Meanwhile, in the low reading comprehension level, 16.7% of the participants
got scores ranging from 0 to 1, with a mean range of 1.00 to 1.66. This category has a
The overall mean score of experimental group in reading comprehension in terms of inferential
is 1.94, putting them in the average range. These data implies that the majority of the
experimental group in terms of inferential had ordinary reading comprehension skills, with a
A meta-analysis by Elleman (2017) observed that reading interventions that focus on inference-
making increase inferential reading comprehension of students across grade levels and also
Table 1.6: Level of Reading Comprehension as Reflected in the Pre-Test Mean Scores
Score Mean
Interpretation Frequency Percentage
Range Range
High Reading Comprehension
Table 4-5 2.33-3.00
1.6: 3 16.7 presents
Average Reading Comprehension 2-3 1.67-2.32 4 22.2
Low Reading Comprehension 0-1 1.00-1.66 11 61.1
Total 18 100
Low Reading Comprehension
Over-all Mean = 1.50
Pre-Test Mean Scores of Experimental Group in Terms of Critical
The data shows that 16.7% of respondents were considered to have high reading
comprehension, scoring between 4 and 5 with a mean range of 2.33 to 3.00. This implies that
only 3 students in the experimental group were capable of comprehending the reading
materials. Another 22.2% of participants scored between 2 and 3, with a mean range of 1.67 to
2.32. This shows that 4 students had an average level of reading comprehension. Meanwhile,
61.1% of the participants scored between 0 and 1, with a mean range of 1.00 to 1.66. This
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shows that 11 students in the experimental group struggled to understand and comprehend what
they read because of their low reading comprehension. During the pre-test, the experimental
Overall, the data show that the majority of the experimental group in terms of critical had a low
level of reading comprehension, with an overall mean score of 1.50. This emphasizes the need
comprehension skills.
The impediment to addressing this perplexing poor reading comprehension problem is to use
reading strategies to establish a valid meaning negotiation between the reader and the text
2. What is the students’ level of reading comprehension when exposed to the PQ4R
Table 2.1: Control Group Post-Test Mean Scores and their Level of Reading
Score Mean
Interpretation Frequency Percentage
Range Range
High Reading
Table Comprehension
2.1 Present 8-10
the data based on the 2.33-3.00
Control 11Mean Scores
Group Post-Test 64.7
and their Level of
Average Reading Comprehension 5-7 1.67-2.32 4 23.5
Low Reading Comprehension 1-4 1.00-1.66 2 11.8
Total 17 100
High Reading Comprehension
Over-all Mean = 2.53
Reading Comprehension when Exposed to Conventional Approach in Terms of Literal
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When exposed to the Conventional Approach, the students in the control group displayed
various level of reading comprehension, as shown by their post-test mean scores. Notably,
64.7% of respondents or 11 students have a high level of reading comprehension, with a mean
score of 2.33-3.00 and a score ranging 8-10. Meanwhile, 23.5% of respondents or 4 students
demonstrated average comprehension, with scores ranging from 5-7 and a mean range of 1.67-
2.32. On the other hand, 11.8% of the respondents or only 2 students have a poor reading
comprehension, with scores ranging from 1-4 and a mean range of 1.00-1.66.
The overall mean score for the control in the post-test when exposed to the conventional
comprehension. It implies the majority of students in the control group in terms of literal did
well, with a significant percentage obtaining high levels of comprehension and a smaller
continuum that considers the student’s skill level in decoding words, their willingness to take
Table 2.2: Control Group Post-Test Mean Scores and their Level of Reading
Score Mean
Interpretation Frequency Percentage
Range Range
High Reading Comprehension 4-5 2.33-3.00 5 29.4
Average Reading Comprehension 2-3 1.67-2.32 11 64.7
Low Reading Comprehension 0-1 1.00-1.66 1 5.9
Total 17 100
Average Reading Comprehension
Over-all Mean = 2.24
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Table 2.2 presents the data based on the Control Group Post-Test Mean Scores and their
Inferential
The control group post-test mean scores were categorized by levels of reading comprehension
when exposed to the conventional approach in terms of inferential. The data shows that in the
high reading comprehension level, 29.4% of the respondents, or 5 students, got scores ranging
from 4 to 5, with a mean range of 2.33 to 3.00. Moving to the average reading comprehension
level, 64.7% of the respondents, or 11 students, got scores ranging from 2 to 3, with a mean
range of 1.67–2.32. On the other hand, 5.9% of the respondents, or only 1 student in the low
reading comprehension level, got a score ranging from 0 to 1, with a mean range of 1.00 to
1.66.
The overall mean for the control group post-tests in reading comprehension in terms of
inferential is 2.24, providing a comprehensive average across all participants. These imply
variations in comprehension levels within the control group, highlighting the impact of the
According to (Hong, Ma, Lin, & Yuan-Hsuan, 2020). Having good reading comprehension
skills is very important because these skills are not only helpful academically, but also
professionally and personally. Having excellent reading comprehension skills is also believed
to increase students' enjoyment and effectiveness of reading. More importantly, good reading
comprehension enables students to express thoughts, ideas, and feelings, which helps them
Table 2.3: Control Group Post-Test Mean Scores and their Level of Reading
The data result shows that in control group 23.5% of the respondents have a higher level of reading
comprehension, which means only 4 students got the score ranging 4-5 with a mean range of 2.33-3.00.
In the level of average reading comprehension 29.4% of the respondents got the score ranging to 2-3
and with a mean range of 1.67-2.32. This level has a frequency of 5 students in total. Meanwhile, the
level of low reading comprehension 47.1% of the respondents got the lowest score ranging 0-1 with a
mean range of 1.00-1.66. This level has a frequency of 8 students in total.
The control group average reading comprehension over-all mean is 1.76. This average shows the
combined performance of all control group participants and provides an overall measure of their
reading comprehension ability.
In summary, these findings suggest that the conventional approach used in the control group did not
lead to significant improvements in reading comprehension. The majority of students had average or
low reading comprehension, emphasizing the need for alternate educational approaches to improve
their reading skills.
Academic reading is efficient when specific techniques maintain the reader’s attention and
enthusiasm. Students must consistently seek to enhance their reading skills and know how to
implement the strategy (Louiza & Fadhila, 2022). In addition, teachers must provide clear training
on the skills and encourage students to embrace critical thinking.
Table 2.4: Experimental Group Post-Test Mean Scores and their Level of Reading
The data shows that 77.8% of the respondents, or 14 students, achieved high reading comprehension
scores ranging from 8–10 with a mean range of 2.33–3.00 after being exposed to the PQ4R strategy. The
average reading comprehension level constitutes 22.2% of the respondents, or only 4 students, with
scores ranging from 5-7 with a mean range of 1.67–2.32. The data for the low reading comprehension
group is not provided.
The overall mean for the experimental group post-test when exposed to PQ4R strategy in terms of literal
is 2.78. It implies the majority of students in the experimental group in terms of literal did well, with a
significant percentage obtaining high levels of comprehension and a smaller portion demonstrating
average or poor levels of comprehension.
Fauziah (2021) indicated that PQ4R strategy helps learners have a better understanding of written
language. This encourages them to focus on organizing the data in their minds and making it relevant. It
leads to many areas of active learning and deeper information processing.
Table 2.5: Experimental Group Post-Test Mean Scores and their Level of Reading
The data indicates that after exposure to the PQ4R strategy, 44.4% of the experimental group, or 8
students, achieved high inferential reading comprehension levels, scores ranging from 4-5 with a mean
range of 2.33–3.00. In the average reading comprehension level, 22.2% of the respondents, or 4
students, got a score ranging from 2–3 with a mean range of 1.67–2.32. On the other hand, 33.3% of the
respondents, or 6 students, exhibited low comprehension, with a score ranging from 0 to 1, with a mean
range of 1.00 to 1.66.
The overall mean for the experimental group post-test in the level of reading comprehension when
exposed to the PQ4R strategy in terms of inferential is 2.11. This implies that the experimental group, in
terms of inferential, falls below the average level of reading comprehension when exposed to the PQ4R
strategy.
Moreover, Marisa, Monalisa, and Abadi (2019) pointed out that PQ4R is used to help learner understand
and remember what they read. It enables learners in the learning process in class with reading activities.
The basic idea behind teaching reading is that it is the most vital basic to develop comprehension of the
reading material or text.
Table 2.6: Experimental Group Post-Test Mean Scores and their Level of Reading
Score Mean
Interpretation Frequency Percentage
Range Range
High Reading Comprehension 4-5 2.33-3.00 10 55.6
Average Reading Comprehension 2-3 1.67-2.32 7 38.9
Low Reading Comprehension 0-1 1.00-1.66 1 5.6
Total 18 100
High Reading Comprehension
Over-all Mean = 2.50
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Table 2.6 presents the data based on the Experimental Group Post-Test Mean Scores and
their Level of Reading Comprehension when Exposed to PQ4R Strategy in Terms of Critical
The data indicates that, following exposure to the PQ4R strategy, 55.6% of the respondents, or 10
students, achieved high critical reading comprehension scores ranging from 4-5 with a mean range of
2.33–3.00. 38.9% of the respondents, or 7 students, belong to the level of average reading
comprehension, with a score ranging from 2–3 with a mean range of 1.67–2.32, while 5.6% of the
respondents, or only 1 student, belong to the level of low reading comprehension, with a score ranging
from 0–1 and a mean range of 1.00–1.66.
The overall mean for the high-reading comprehension group is 2.50. It implies that a substantial portion
of the experimental group attained a high level of critical reading comprehension, emphasizing the
effectiveness of the PQ4R strategy in fostering critical interpretation skills.
Eka, As1, and Yuliana (2018) prove that PQ4R strategy has successfully increased the students’ reading
comprehension.
Furthermore, Salem AlSereidi (2019) emphasized the significance of critical reading as a key demand
that learners need to perform well in the world and more essentially have an active role in creating and
producing the knowledge rather than being consumers of the knowledge that is creating consistently
and continuously all over the world.
Problem 3. What is the extent of effectiveness in the utilization of the level of the PQ4R
Table 3. Presents the Extent of Effectiveness in the Utilization of the Level of the PQ4R
Based on the table above, the mean reading comprehension scores for the literal in the control
group post-test results is 2.53, which falls under the (HRC) High Reading Comprehension
category. The mean score in inferential is 2.24, which corresponds to (ARC) Average Reading
Comprehension, and the mean score in critical is 1.76, which belongs to (LRC) Low Reading
Comprehension. The overall mean for the post-test control group is 2.18, which corresponds to
(ARC) Average Reading Comprehension. This means that the control group had the highest level
of reading comprehension in the literal aspect, followed by the inferential aspect, and the lowest
In comparison to the control group, the experimental group, which used the PQ4R strategy, had a
little higher mean scores in all aspects of reading comprehension. The experimental group had a
mean score of 2.78 for the literal aspect, which is referred to as "HRC," a mean score of 2.11 for
the inferential aspect, which is referred to as "ARC," and a mean score of 2.50 for the critical
aspect, which is also referred to as "LRC." These findings indicate that using the PQ4R strategy
When the overall mean scores for both groups were compared, the experimental group had a
higher mean score of 2.46, categorized as "ARC," compared to the control group's overall mean
score of 2.18, also categorized as "ARC." This indicates that the experimental group using the
PQ4R strategy achieved a higher level of reading comprehension than the control group.
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Finally, the data show that using the PQ4R strategy in the experimental group enhanced reading
comprehension in all aspects—literal, inferential, and critical. These imply that using the PQ4R
(Holt, 2023) Stated that several studies have explored the efficacy of the PQ4R study method,
with a particular focus on reading comprehension. These studies consistently demonstrate the
positive impact of PQ4R on students’ ability to understand and retain information from various
academic texts. PQ4R has proven to be an effective tool in improving reading comprehension
There are no statistically significant differences in the student’s level of comprehension after
exposure to the PQ4R and the conventional approach. To examine the second hypothesis, the
means and standard deviations of both groups' results on the post-test were computed. An
independent sample t-test was used to measure the significance of the differences. Table 4
Conventional 2.24
Approach Not
Inferential 0.13 -0.337 0.486 0.630
PQ4R Significant
2.11
Strategy
Conventional 1.76
Approach Not
Critical -0.35 -0.069 -1.181 0.246
PQ4R Significant
2.11
Strategy
Significant if p < 0.05
As shown in Table 4, the "p-value" is a measure of the evidence against a null hypothesis.
In this context, a p-value greater than 0.05 indicates that there is not enough evidence to reject
the null hypothesis, suggesting that the differences observed are not statistically significant.
Therefore, the interpretation for all three categories (literal, inferential, and critical) is "not
comprehension scores between the conventional approach and the PQ4R strategy in the three
categories measured.
According to Prima Rahmadia & Sitti FatimahIt 2020 itis concluded that there is an influence on
the reading comprehension of students who are given the PQ4R learning model and the
This finding is supported by Reem Hassan Al-Qawabeh1& Dr. Abdullah Ali Aljazi , 2018.
According to them, the results indicate that there is no statistical significant difference due to the