Analyzing the Impact of Reading Interest and Learning Resources Availability on Academic Achievement of Students at MTsN 4 Aceh Besar

Abstract

This study was motivated by the low academic achievement of students, which is suspected to be influenced by reading interest and the availability of learning resources. The purpose of this research is to examine the effect of reading interest and the availability of learning resources on the academic achievement of seventh-grade students at MTsN 4 Aceh Besar. This study employed a descriptive quantitative method. The population consisted of all seventh-grade students totaling 189 individuals, from which a sample of 47 students was selected using random sampling (25% of the population). Data collection techniques included questionnaires, interviews, and documentation, while data analysis was carried out using Pearson product-moment correlation and multiple correlation analysis. The results showed that reading interest had a significant influence on academic achievement, with a correlation value of 0.672 (categorized as high). The availability of learning resources also had a significant effect, with a correlation value of 0.610. Simultaneously, both independent variables contributed 57% to students' academic achievement. These findings indicate that increasing reading interest and providing adequate learning resources can directly enhance students' academic performance. Therefore, school literacy programs and support for learning facilities must be continuously improved.