

Stages of statistical calculations start from searching for the average value, normality test, homogeneity test, and hypothesis testing. Then, the results before and after given treatment are compared to find out the effectiveness of the problem based learning model in learning to read the description text in class VII-E students of SMP Negeri 6 Subang. In the application of the one-group pretest-posttest design there is the application of pretest or initial test before treatment and posttest or test given treatment with a problem based learning model. The research design used in this study used a pre-experimental design with type one group pretest posttest design. The problem based learning model requires students to think critically in solving problems in both learning and everyday life. One of them is the scientific approach with a problem based learning model. In optimizing reading learning requires an effective approach or model. Some learning models that use a scientific approach such as discovery learning, project based learning, problem based learning, and inquiry learning. The scientific approach is an approach that focuses on science, facts, phenomena, and context. Learning in the 2013 curriculum implements a scientific approach. There are several causes of low student reading ability, namely the lack of examples or exemplary parents or teachers in reading books, lack of reading material, environmental factors, and effective education strategies or reading techniques. Then, students only carelessly read or did not have a clear purpose. The obstacles experienced by students in reading are students who consider reading trivial or trivial things. A person who has good reading skills will think critically and have good understanding.

The ability to read does not come alone, suddenly, or just come, but requires a process of practice or practice continuously, and has a clear purpose. In fact, reading activities need to be taught or familiarized as early as possible. The reading activity of some students is considered not a necessity or a necessity. Reading is receptive or accepting activity.
