The Effect of Using Word Cards on the Seventh Grade Student's Vocabulary Achievement at SMPN 14 Jember

Abstract

This research was an experimental research. It was intended to know the significant effect of using Word Cards on vocabulary achievement on the seventh grade students of SMPN 14 Jember. The design of this research was quasi experimental with nonequivalent groups using Post-test only design. The treatment was given to the Experimental group that was taught vocabulary by using Word Cards. The primary data of this research were obtained from the students’ scores of vocabulary test. The data were analyzed by using t-test formula. The result indicated that the value of t-test was 3.866, while the t-table with significant level 5% and degree of freedom (Df) 65was 2.000. The value of t-test was 3.866 and it was higher than 2.000 (3.866 > 2.000). It means that the null hypothesis (H0) was rejected while the alternative hypothesis (H1) was accepted. In conclusion, there was a significant effect of using Word Cards on the seventh grade students' vocabulary achievement at SMPN 14 Jember.