IMPROVING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION ON NARRATIVE TEXT THROUGH MIND MAPPING TECHNIQUE AT SMA SANTO PETRUS MEDAN

Abstract

This study is about improving students’ reading comprehension on narrative text through mind mapping technique at SMA SANTO PETRUS Medan. The theory applying is Buzan’s theory of mind mapping and its method are quantitative and qualitative methods. This reseach is Classroom Action Research to apply the mind mapping technique in teaching reading. The data are collected through observations, interviews, and documentations. The qualitative data consist of the table of students’ scores, and the quantitative data consist of diary notes, interview transcripts, documentations, and students’ works. This research consisted of two cycles. It was conducted collaboratively with the English teacher. The subjects of this research were 36 students of class X MIA in SMA Santo Petrus Medan.  The result of this study finds that mind mapping technique can improve the students’ reading comprehension. It is proved by the students’ ability in reading comprehension and the students’ scores after the test were given. In the pre-test, the students’mean score is 61,44. Then, in the formative test cycle 1, the students’ mean score is 62, and in the post-test cycle 2, the students’mean score is 72. It is conclude by the mind mapping can improve students’ reading comprehension achievement.