Optimization of Reading Comprehension in Primary Education Through the Speed Reading Method

This study aims to determine the effect of the application of the speed reading method on the ability to understand the content of reading texts in elementary schools. Using the quasi-experimental method of the pretest-posttest control group model, this study compares the experimental class that applies the speed reading method with the control class that uses the conventional method. The sample consisted of 57 students in grade V of SDN Jurang Mangu Timur 02, namely the VA class as an experimental class consisting of 28 students and VB as a control class consisting of 29 students. Data is collected through testing and documentation. The results showed a significant difference between the average posttest score of the experimental class (78.57) and the control class (67.59), with tcount (3.643) > ttable (2.004) at a significance of 0.001 < 0.05. The speed reading method has been proven to improve students' ability to interpret, summarize, compare, and summarize the content of the text. In addition, this method also increases students' enthusiasm, motivation, and interest in reading. Despite the challenges in its implementation, the results of the study show that the speed reading method is effective in improving the ability to understand the content of reading texts in grade V elementary school students.