THE EFFECT OF USING EUROTALK FLASHCARDS SOFTWARE ON THE SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY ACHIEVEMENT AT SMP NEGERI 2 AMBULU IN THE 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR

Abstract

This research had two kinds of data, namely primary data and secondary data. The primary data were gained through the vocabulary test, and the supporting data were gained through interview and documentation. The primary data was analyzed by using SPSS software computerized statistical method. The result of the analysis showed Based on the computation of the t-test formula, it shows that the mean scores of control class is 86,29 and the mean scores of experimental class is 85,28. The previous score of control class was 74,56 and the score of experimental class was 74,24 and in the control class, the mean scores of the students’ vocabulary test is increased from 74.56 to 86.29. It also happened to the experimental class, the mean scores of the students’ vocabulary test is increased, from 74.24 to 85.28. The value of sig column of the post-test is greater than 0.05 that is 0.446. So, the researcher can conclude that there is no statistically significant difference between experimental and control groups or there is no significant effect between those two groups. Based on the discussion above, it can be concluded that the result of this research showed that the application of Eurotalk Flashcard Software did not give positive effect to the students’ vocabulary achievement of the seventh grade students of SMP N 2 Ambulu. Thus, the use of Eurotalk Flashcard Software was not an effective way to teach English vocabulary as a teaching technique at SMP N 2 Ambulu Jember.