Abstract
This study aims to analyze the effect of using the Readable application on the reading comprehension ability of eleventh grade students at Nommensen Campus Private High School. This study used a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design involving 50 students, consisting of an experimental class and a control class. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests, then analyzed using an independent sample t-test. The results showed that the use of the Readable application had a significant effect on improving students' reading comprehension ability, with a significance value of 0.000 (less than 0.05). In addition, the experimental class showed a higher increase in learning outcomes than the control class. Thus, the Readable application can be used as an effective learning medium in improving students' reading comprehension ability.
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