Group Discussion in Google Classroom : The Effect on Reading Mastery

Abstract

Group Discussion is an effective technique for uniting the class in the learning process. This study aimed that the significant effect of group discussion in English reading using google classroom. This method of this study is quantitative using a Pra-Experimental design. The design uses in this experimental research is the One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. Learning is measured before and after treatment. The population is students in Eleventh Grade in SMA Muhammadiyah 8 Cerme. The researcher uses a cluster sampling technique. So, the class of XI MIPA 1 which has 22 students are selected for the research.The data were collected from test items that are tested on the students before and after treatment. T-test was applied to calculate the data and to test the hypothesis. The result of the mean pre-test was 63.41 and the post-test was 82.73. it showed that the mean was gained by the post-test which was higher than the pre-test. It was indicated that the treatment was working. In the conclusion of the study, there was a positive significant effect of using small group discussion in google classroom on students’ reading skills at XIMIPA1 of SMA Muhammadiyah 8 Cerme.