THE DEVELOPMENT OF READING COMPREHENSION EXERCISES USING THE 6-STEPS LADDER TECHNIQUE FOR MATHAYOMSUKSA 3 STUDENTS

Abstract

               This research on the development of reading comprehension exercises using the 6-step ladder technique for Mathayom 3 students aimed to 1) create and find the efficiency of exercises on developing reading comprehension based on the 80/80 criterion. 2) compare reading comprehension ability before and after learning, and 3) study the students’ satisfaction with learning with reading comprehension exercises. The sample consisted of 24 students at Bo Kaeo Witthaya School, Kamphaeng Phet Province, selected by simple random sampling with lots and using the classroom as the unit of sampling. The research instruments included 1) lesson plans on developing reading comprehension, 2) exercises to measure reading comprehension ability before and after learning with the exercises, and 3) an assessment of students’ satisfaction with the learning management. The statistics used in this research included means, percentages, standard deviations, and t-tests.

               The study results found that 1) the academic achievement in reading comprehension using the 6-step ladder technique had an average score of 17.71 and a standard deviation of 1.30, which was higher than the pre-test score of 19 out of 20. The learning ability after and before testing was significantly different. 2) The overall satisfaction score towards the development of reading comprehension was at the highest level, with an average score of 4.8 and a standard deviation of 0.35. Considering each aspect, it was found that students were most satisfied with the classroom atmosphere, with an average score of 4.9 and a standard deviation of 0.32. This was followed by the benefits received, with an average score of 4.8 and a standard deviation of 0.35. Finally, the learning management aspect had an average score of 4.8 and a standard deviation of 0.37, respectively.