Correlation between reading interest and news text learning outcome of eighth graders SMP Negeri 4 Satu Atap Mananggu, Indonesia

What is the relationship between reading interest and learning outcomes of news texts in Class VIII students at SMP Negeri 4 Satu Atap Mananggu? is the issue with this study. In this study, eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 4 Satu Atasp Mananggu were asked to describe the relationship between reading interest and news text learning outcomes. This study employed a descriptive methodology. This kind of study uses 133 student samples to determine a correlation. Random sampling is the method used for sampling. Techniques for gathering data include surveys, interviews, and documentation. Data normality checks, construct validity checks from a group of subject matter experts serving as question validators, content validity checks using the product moment correlation method, and reliability checks utilizing the alpha formula were all prerequisite tests in this study. The findings indicated a connection between class VIII students at SMP Negeri 4 Satu Atas Mananggu's reading interest and learning outcomes for news texts. Accordingly, the effective contribution of reading interest, which is very minor at 13.20%, has a positive correlation with learning outcomes for news texts in Class VIII students at SMP Negeri 4 Satu Atap Mananggu.