Khotimah, Nurul (2018) The Use of Linking Word Game To Improve Students’ Vocabulary Mastery at The Seventh Grade Of SMP N 10 Metro. Undergraduate thesis, IAIN Metro.

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Abstract

The aim of this research was to show that the use of linking word game can improve the vocabulary mastery of the seventh graders of SMP N 10 Metro. The problem which had been identified was the students had lack of vocabulary and lack of opportunities to practice their vocabulary in the classsroom.

The research was Classroom Action Research (CAR). In order to get the accuracy in data collecting, the researcher used data collecting technique such as test, observation, and documentation. This research used two cycle that consisted of four stages: planning, acting, observing and reflecting for each cycles. This research was conducted on October 26th, 2017 until November 14th, 2017 that involved the seventh graders which consisted of 30 students.

The finding of the research showed that the use of linking word game can improved the students vocabulary mastery and also students’ learning activities. It proved by the result of the students vocabulary score. In post test I, the average score of the students vocabulary score was 76 and in the post test II was 85,67. The improvement was 9,67 from post test I to post test II. Then, the improvement of the students’ learning activity prove by the result of the students observation sheet. In cycle I, there were 64,33% and in cycle II, there were 89,33% of the students which were active in the classroom. It was improve 25 points.
(keywords: linking word game, vocabulary mastery, classroom action research)

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