EFFECTIVENESS OF BITHAQATUL JUMLAH HUNTING GAME IN IMPROVING ARABIC TEXT READING ABILITY / EFEKTIVITAS PERMAINAN BERBURU BITHAQATUL JUMLAH UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA TEKS BAHASA ARAB

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of bithaqatul jumlah hunting game in improving students' Arabic text reading ability of MTs Al-Inayah, Bandung City. This study used quantitative research with a quasi-experimental design of non equivalent control group designs. The experimental class was VIII D consisting of 23 students and the control class was VIII B consisting of 23 students. Data collection technique used in this study is test. The results of this study prove that using the bithaqatul jumlah hunting game is more efficient in improving students' Arabic reading skills when compared to conventional methods. From the normalized gain test results, it can be seen that the experimental class achieved a score of 0.713 (high category), while the control class obtained a score of 0.453 (medium category). A language educator should consider this approach as a teaching strategy. Especially on the innovation of learning methods through language games, which can be implemented in schools to improve students' reading skills. This research provides further recommendations for the mastery of intensive reading skills using the bithaqatul jumlah hunting game technique.