Abstract:
The objective of this research was to examine the effects of using a scientific
approach on the development of reading comprehension abilities among students in
the seventh grade. The objective of this research was to ascertain the importance of
using a scientific approach within the realm of reading comprehension. The current
experimental study was carried out among a class of seventh-grade students at SMP
Muhammadiyah 57 Medan during the academic year 2022/2023. The study
population included a total of 47 students. The research used a random sample
methodology. The experimental class for this research was designated as VII C and
was subjected to the implementation of the scientific approach strategy. In contrast,
the control class, VII A, was selected for the study and used the reading technique.
The data gathering instrument was a blend of multiple-choice and essay forms. The
data was obtained by the administration of pre-test and post-test evaluations to the
pupils. A statistically significant difference was seen in the mean scores of students
between the pre-test experimental class and the post-test experimental class. This
was shown by a two-tailed p-value of 0.000, which is lower than the preset
significance threshold of 0.5. As a result, the incorporation of a scientific
methodology in educational research has a significant impact on the level of
competency pupils get in reading and interpreting narrative texts. This, in turn,
facilitates the enhancement of their analytical thinking and problem-solving skills,
which are essential for their overall development.
