Abstract:
This study was attemped to investigate learning reading by using Directed
Activities Related to Text (DART) Method. The objective of this research was to
find out the significant effect of using Directed Activities Related to Text (DART)
Method on students’ comprehension in reading. The method used in this study
was an experimental research. This research had been conducted at SMP Asuhan
Jaya Medan jalan Kayu Putih , Tj.Mulia Hilir Kecamatan Medan Deli North
Sumatera Indonesia. The population of this research were the eight grade classes
in academic year 2018/2019 which consisted of 3 classes, the researcher took 2
classes by using directed activities related to text method, VIII-1 was as the
experimental class that consisted 28 students and VIII-2 was the control class
whuch involved 30 students. Each class was given a pre-test, treatment, and posttest.
The control class was taught by using lecture method meanwhile the
experimental class was treated by using directed activities related to text method.
The instrument of this research was written. The data were analyzed by using ttest
formula. Then, the result showed that tobserve ( 6,14 ) was higher than ttable
(2,00) with the degree of freedom ( df = 56 ) for two-tailed test (6,14 ≥ 2.00 ). It
means that the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected and alternative hypothesis (Ha)
was accepted, in conclusion, there was the significant effect on the students ability
in reading comprehension narrative text method was more significant than using
lecture method
