The Impact of the PQ4R Strategy on Reading Comprehension of Arabic Qur`anic Tafsir: A Study of Ninth-Grade Madrasah Students
Abstract
This study aims to examine the impact of the PQ4R strategy (Preview, Question, Read, Reflect, Recite, Review) in enhancing the comprehension of Arabic Qur`anic Tafsir texts among ninth-grade students of Madrasah Tsanawiyah Pesantren Modern Darul Qiyam, Kerinci Regency. The research employed a quasi-experimental one group pretest-posttest design involving 17 students (11 females and 6 males) in the 2023/2024 academic year. Data were collected using multiple-choice reading comprehension test consisting of 25 items covering five aspects: main ideas, supporting details, reference, inference, and vocabulary. The data were analyzed using paired-sampel t-test with SPSS 26.0. The results revealed a significant improvement in reading comprehension scores after implementing the PQ4R strategy. The mean pre-test score was 64,12 which increased to 78,47 in the post-test. The paired t-test indicated t-value = 5,62 > t-tabel = 2,12 at at the 0,05 significance level (p < 0,05), confirming the acceptance on the alternative hypothesis. Therefore, the PQ4R strategy proved effective in improving students` comprehension of Arabic Tafsir Texts across cognitive, metacognitive, and affective dimensions, while also fostering reflective and independent learning attitudes.
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