The Development of Reading Comprehension Ability Using the SQ6R Learning Management Approach Combined with Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Grade 8 Students

Abstract

This study aimed (a) to examine the effectiveness of the SQ6R–AI learning management plan according to the 80/80 criterion, (b) to determine its effectiveness index, and (c) to compare students’ reading comprehension ability before and after the intervention. The participants were 40 Grade 8 students from Satri Si Suksa School, Roi Et Province, Thailand, selected through cluster random sampling. The research instruments included six SQ6R–AI lesson plans and a 30-item multiple-choice reading comprehension test. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the E1/E2 criterion, the effectiveness index (E.I.), and a paired-samples t-test. Results showed that the learning management plan achieved 94.55/81.50 effectiveness, an effectiveness index of 0.6459, and a statistically significant improvement in posttest scores compared to pretest scores (p < .05). This study contributes a practical and technology-enhanced instructional model that combines structured reading strategies with AI support to improve students’ reading comprehension outcomes.