The Correlation Between Students’ Motivation in Learning English and Reading Comprehension

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to find the correlation between the Students’ Motivation in Learning English and Reading Comprehension (A Correlation Study at the Eight Grade Students of SMP Negeri 1 Pamijahan Bogor). This research was a quantitative approach and method was correlation research. The population in this research with sample 31 students. In collecting the data there were 2 instruments which were used. The data of the students’ motivation in learning English were collected by using the questionnaire which was adopted from Likert scale, while the data of students’ reading comprehension were collecting by reading comprehension test multiple choice. The result of the research showed that there was no positive correlation between students’ motivation in learning English (Variable X) and students’ reading comprehension (Variable Y). It could be proven from result of rcount = 0,15 was less than rtable = 0,355 and tcount = 0,817 was less than ttable = 1,6991. Coefficient determination show that (0,15)2 x 100% = 0,0225 x 100% = 2,25%. It meant that the students’ motivation in learning English contributed 2,25% to students’ reading comprehension. Students should always learn more, even though they have high motivation, but they must have a desire to be able to increase their achievement.