A Study of Students’ Morphological Awareness in Reading Comprehension

This research aims to investigate the students' morphological awareness in reading comprehension in the tenth-grade language class at MAN 2 Banda Aceh. The study employed a descriptive quantitative method and utilized quota sampling to select a sample of 34 students. Data were collected through two tests: a morphological awareness test consisting of 25 questions, and a morphological awareness in reading comprehension test that analyzed words by separating them into morphemes based on descriptive text. The data were analyzed using SPSS 25.0. The findings indicate that the students' morphological awareness at MAN 2 Banda Aceh was categorized as excellent, with a mean score of 85.52 in the morphological awareness test and a mean score of 82.58 in the morphological awareness in reading comprehension test. These results suggest a strong understanding and application of morphological concepts among the students. In conclusion, the students' morphological awareness at MAN 2 Banda Aceh is categorized as excellent. The implications of this research highlight the importance of further enhancing students' morphological awareness and its integration into reading comprehension instruction. Future studies can explore additional strategies to support and promote effective morphological instruction in various educational contexts.