Supercharging Vocabulary: A Word Wall Intervention Boost Students Achievement
Abstract
Vocabulary plays an important role in learning English. However, many students in Indonesia have difficulty in mastering vocabulary. This research aims to know the impact of utilizing Word Wall on enhancing vocabulary mastery and to explore students’ perceptions of Word Wall implementation. The researchers applied pre-experimental research design with the number of populations as many as 128 students of grade VII students of SMP Negeri 1 Pamona Utara that consist of 4 classes. In selecting the sample, the researchers use a purposive sampling technique. The number of samples is 32 students. The data were collected by using pre-test, post-test, and questionnaire. The researcher uses SPSS v.29 in analyzing the data. The result showed a significant improvement in students’ vocabulary achievement, with a pre-test mean score of 41.00 and a post-test mean score of 74.84. The calculated t-counted of 31.934 exceeded the critical t-table of 989 at a 0.05 significant level, supporting the research hypothesis. Student’s perceptions in this study were assessed through questionnaires, revealing that 34% of students agreed on the effectiveness of Word Wall in enhancing their vocabulary, 33% expressing positive attitudes toward the media and another 33% indicating increased engagement in class activities. The study indicates that implementing Word Wall effectively boots vocabulary acquisition among grade VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Pamona Utara, leading to enhanced feelings, attitudes, and class engagement.
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