Exploring the Impact of SQ4R Technique on Reading Comprehension in 10th-Grade Students

Abstract

The study was conducted with the primary objective of investigating the effectiveness of the SQ4R technique in enhancing the reading comprehension skills of 10th-grade students. To achieve this objective, a quasi-experimental research design was chosen, involving a single group of participants. The study cohort consisted of 40 10th-grade students from a secondary school in Thailand. The instruments were an SQ4R learning management plan and a specially designed reading comprehension test. Data analysis in this study was conducted using two distinct approaches. First, the effectiveness index (E.I), calculated as the ratio of E1 (process effectiveness) to E2 (product effectiveness), was employed to gauge the overall effectiveness of the intervention. Second, a paired sample test was utilized to determine any statistically significant differences between the participants' pre-test and post-test scores. The data collection process spanned an entire semester and was conducted within a public school in Thailand during the first semester of the 2023 academic year. The results obtained from this study unequivocally demonstrate the positive and constructive impact of the SQ4R technique on the reading comprehension abilities of the participating students. These findings not only contribute valuable insights to the field of education but also emphasize the practical utility of the SQ4R model in enhancing reading comprehension, particularly within the context of 10th-grade students in Thailand.