PEMANFAATAN MEDIA APLIKASI QREATIF EDUCATIVE DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA PERMULAAN SISWA KELAS II SD NEGERI 1 BEBALANG

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Abstract

Early reading skills are fundamental competencies that must be mastered by elementary school students because they serve as the foundation for developing subsequent literacy abilities. However, preliminary observations conducted in Grade II of SD Negeri 1 Bebalang revealed that many students still experienced difficulties in recognizing letters, combining syllables, and reading simple words and sentences fluently. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the Qreatif Educative application in improving students' early reading skills and to describe the learning model implemented through the application. This research employed Classroom Action Research (CAR) using the Kemmis and McTaggart model, which consisted of two cycles: planning, action, observation, and reflection. The participants were 23 second-grade students of SD Negeri 1 Bebalang. Data were collected through observation sheets, reading performance tests, and documentation, and then analyzed using descriptive quantitative and qualitative techniques. The findings indicated a significant improvement in students' early reading skills after implementing the Qreatif Educative application. The average reading score increased from 73.35 in Cycle I to 89.13 in Cycle II, while classical learning mastery improved from 39.13% to 95.65%. Students also demonstrated higher learning engagement, confidence, and collaboration during the learning process. The learning model, which integrated digital educational games, collaborative group activities, guided reading practice, and immediate feedback, created a more interactive and enjoyable learning environment. Therefore, the Qreatif Educative application can be considered an effective digital learning medium for enhancing early reading skills among lower-grade elementary school students.