THE USE OF WORD ASSOCIATION GAME TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Arnita, Diva Roviandy (2025) THE USE OF WORD ASSOCIATION GAME TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL. Diploma thesis, IKIP PGRI BOJONEGORO.

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Arnita, Diva Roviandy. 2025. The Use of Word Association Game to Improve Students’ Vocabulary Mastery in Junior High School. Skripsi, English Education Department, Faculty of Languages and Art Education IKIP PGRI Bojonegoro, Lecturer: 1) Meiga Ratih Tirtanawati, M.Pd., 2) Chyntia Heru Woro Prastiwi, M.Pd. Keywords: Word Association Games, Vocabulary Mastery, Student Engagement. Students’ ability to understand and use English is highly influenced by their vocabulary mastery. Without adequate vocabulary, students would encounter difficulty in comprehending and using English properly. Many students in SMPN 1 Kalitidu have limited vocabulary, rely on word examples instead of producing the words independently, and have low vocabulary retention. Conventional teaching methods, such as lectures and written task, were less contextual. Therefore, the participatory technique in improving vocabulary learning is essential in language learning. The purpose of this study is to investigate how the word association game technique can increase the vocabulary mastery of the eighth graders at SMPN 1 Kalitidu. This research method uses classroom action research, conducted in one cycle in three meetings. The participants in this study are thirty-two students in VIII-A, eighth-graders. The data were collected using tests, questionnaires, observation, and interviews. Tests were focused on adjectives, while questionnaires were used to assess the students’ attitudes and engagement toward vocabulary learning. Furthermore, observation and interview were used to complement the results of this study. The findings of this study show a significant improvement in students’ vocabulary mastery after the implementation of the Word Association Game technique. The average score has improved by 32.19 points from pre-test to post-test, with thirty-one students reaching the Minimum Passing Grade. The students are also showing better engagement and enthusiasm in the learning process. This study concludes that the Word Association Game is considered an effective technique in improving students’ vocabulary mastery and can be implemented as an alternative technique to make English vocabulary learning more engaging and purposeful.

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