Abstract
This study aims to determine the students’ vocabulary mastery at second- grade students’ of SMPN 1 MAJENE, and to know students' perception on the use of puzzle in teaching vocabulary mastery. Data collection was carried out in December 2020 from 17 students of class VIII SMPN 1 Majene. This research used qualitative research, and the instruments were vocabulary test and interview. This research showed that the mean score of the vocabulary test was78 (Good) which means the students had sufficiently mastered vocabulary and could understand the vocabulary itself. The result of the interview indicated that most of the students gave positive perception on the use of puzzle, they stated that the puzzle was very good because it could increase vocabulary mastery train memory of the students, they also prefer group study because learning becomes more fun and interesting and they can ask each other what they don't know. The use of Puzzles can also increase students’ word writing, and play an active role in learning. In other words, puzzles are very helpful in learning English and make it easier for students to learn English.
Highlights
Vocabulary is one of the most important elements that make up thelanguage
Learning activities using the Puzzle game method in learning can make it easier for students to remember the vocabulary given by theteacher so that students can master English vocabulary
The learning process has increased with skills in using the Puzzle method which have an impact on material understanding and mastery of English vocabulary, this can be seen from the results of the vocabulary test
Summary
Vocabulary is one of the most important elements that make up thelanguage. Students who want to be able to communicate in English well must have a wide range of vocabulary.According to Fauziati (2005: 155), that vocabulary is central to language and of critical importance to the typical language learner. Vocabulary is one of the most important elements that make up thelanguage. Students who want to be able to communicate in English well must have a wide range of vocabulary. One cannot communicate effectively or express their ideas both in oral and written form. The importance of vocabulary is to give more comprehension of what they hear and read in school, to communicate successfully with other people, to develop their four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), and learn English second language generally. The vocabulary is used to communicate with other people, vocabulary includes the introduction of words. The previous studies have shown that students with strong vocabulary, and students whowork to improve a limited vocabulary, are most successful in school.Students who want to be able to communicate in English well must have a wide
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