THE CORRELATION OF THE TENTH GRADE STUDENT’S VOCABULARY MASTERY AND READING COMPREHENSION AT SMA NEGERI 6 TANGERANG

Authors

  • Nofia Nofia University of Muhammadiyah Tangerang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31000/globish.v8i2.1755

Abstract

Vocabulary, which consists of the knowledge of meaning as the main component of a language, should be taught together with reading, structure and conversation. This research conducted to know whether there is any correlation between vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension among tenth grade students of SMA Negeri 6 Tangerang.  Those students has different background and interest which impact to learning and teaching process especially in reading activity. The sample of this research involving 68 students and carried out quantitatively with tests as instruments and questionare. The result of table correlation shows that the significance is Ïcount 0,050 and Ïtable 0,77. It means 0,799 > 0,050. It means that the correlation between vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension is positive and not significant. Suitable and appropriate technique, test and method needed.

Author Biography

  • Nofia Nofia, University of Muhammadiyah Tangerang
    She Graduated from English Education and training Department from University of Muhammadiyah Tangerang. She  has worked in the office  since 2017.

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Published

2019-07-30

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Vol. 8 No. 2 (2019): Globish: An English-Indonesian journal for English, Education and Culture

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