Abstract

This research is aimed to prove that the use of crossword puzzle technique can improve the vocabulary mastery of the eighth grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Kulawi. This research applied pre-experimental research design. There was only one class which given pre-test and post-test. The research population was the eighth grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Kulawi and the sample was 28 students of class VIII A. The sample was selected by using the purposive sampling technique. The data was analyzed by using a statistical analysis in order to know the significant difference of the students’ achievement both in pre-test and post-test. The result of data analysis showed that the t-counted (12.70) was greater than the t-value (2.052) by applying 0.05 level of significance and the degree of freedom (df) was 28 (28-1) 27. In conclusion, the use of crossword puzzle can improve the vocabulary mastery of the eighth grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Kulawi. Keywords: Vocabulary Mastery; Crossword Puzzle.

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