Analysis of Reading Literacy Ability of Elementary School Students

Author : Jumriah Jumriah

Abstract :This study aims to analyze the literacy skills of elementary school students in Makassar City. To achieve the objectives of this study, a qualitative descriptive method was applied in 3 elementary schools in Makassar City. The sampling technique used the cluster random sampling method. The research data was taken from 3 schools with a total sample of 30 male students and 30 female students. Data collection techniques are carried out through tests. The results showed: (1) there were no students at the beginner level; (2) 15% of students are at the letter level; (3) 2% of students are at the word level; (4) 15% of students are at paragraph level; (5) 68% of students are at story level 1; and (6) there are no students at story level 2. So, it can be concluded that the literacy skills of elementary school students in Makassar City are at four levels

Keywords :Literacy skills, elementary students, Makassar, education levels, qualitative analysis

Conference Name :International Conference on Information and Education Innovations (ICIEI-25)

Conference Place Seoul, South Korea

Conference Date 15th Apr 2025