Improving Students’ Vocabulary Mastery By Using Problem Plane Game Method
Keywords:
Vocabulary mastery, Problem Plane Game MethodAbstract
Purpose of this research is to find out whether using Problem Plane Game Method can significantly improve students' vocabulary mastery by conducting CAR. The subjects of this research were 30 students of class VIII-1 SMP Swasta Al-Washliyah 26 Medan, which was carried out in two cycles. The data collection instruments were quantitative data and qualitative data (observation sheet). The Minimum Completeness Criteria value underlying this research was >75. Based on data analysis, Problem Plane Game Method scores increased in each test. The students' test results showed the average pre-test score was 58.1. The mean post-test of cycle I was 72.3. The average post-test score for cycle II was 83. Based on the observation sheet, it was known that the teaching and learning process run well. After teaching using Problem Plane Game Method, students' vocabulary mastery improved. The implementation of the Problem Plane Game Method can improve students' vocabulary mastery, especially students’ grade VIII-1 of SMP Swasta Al-Washliyah 26 Medan.
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