Meningkatkan Keterampilan Membaca Siswa Sekolah Dasar Berbantu Media Papan Roda Baca

Abstract

Reading skill is one of the scopes in learning Indonesian language. An ability to sound a
symbol which is then emphasized by understanding the meaning so that new information is obtained.
Observations made at SDN Gandekan 02 showed that there were obstacles in improving the reading
skills of grade 1 elementary school students. Obstacles faced due to students' difficulties in recognizing
and memorizing the sound of letters. So that the application of effective learning media can be used as
a solution. Based on the background of these problems, this study aims to describe the steps and
results of applying the reading wheel board media in improving the reading skills of 1st grade
students. This study uses a Classroom Action Research (PTK) approach with two cycles in four work
procedures, namely: planning, action, observation, and reflection. The research instruments used were
observation sheets and learning achievement tests. Through data collection techniques in the form of
interviews, direct observation and giving tests, analysis was carried out by observing the actions taken
by researchers. The results showed that 91% of the class had achieved classical learning mastery. So,
with reference to the success criteria, the application of reading wheel board media in this study
succeeded in improving students' reading skills.