The Implementation of Cooperative Learning Model ‘Number Heads Together (NHT)’ in Improving the Students’ Ability in Reading Comprehension

Abstract

The study aimed at describing the implementation of cooperative learning model of (NHT) at student of SMPN 2 Maros. The method used was a classroom action research in two cycles. Data were collected using the test for the quantitative and non-test for the qualitative by employing observation, field note, student’s workbook, student’s reflection sheet, and test of learning outcomes. The improvement of competence on cycle I was 44% that was categorized as extremely good, 56% were categorized as good, and no student was categorized as low. Cycle II, 84% were classified as extremely good, 16% were grouped as good, and no one was classified as low.