Improving VII-E Students’ Active Participation and Their Vocabulary Achievement by Using Flashcards at SMPN 9 Jember in the 2015/2016 Academic Year

Abstract

This classroom action research was intended to improve the VII-E students’ active participation and their vocabulary achievement by using flashcards at SMPN 9 Jember. It was conducted in two cycles. The research area and the research subjects were chosen by using purposive method. The data collection methods were a vocabulary test, observation, interview, and documentation. The collected data were analyzed statistically. The research results showed that the students’ active participation improved from 79.2% in cycle 1 to 86.05% in cycle 2. While, the students’ vocabulary achievement improved from 77.8% in cycle 1 to 86.1% in cycle 2. By using flashcards the students become very active which leads to better achievement. In conclusion, the use of flashcards could improve VII-E students’ active participation and their vocabulary achievement at SMPN 9 Jember in the 2015/2016 academic year.