IMPROVING STUDENTS™ VOCABULARY ACHIEVEMENT BY USING REALIA

Authors

  • Mery Meilza Indria Aritonang and Johan Sinulingga

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24114/reg.v1i1.339

Abstract

This study attempted to improve students™ achievement in vocabulary by using Realia. This study was conducted by using classroom action research. The subject of the research was class VII-1 at SMP.N.17 Medan which consisted of 38 students. The research was conducted in two cycles, cycle I consisted of three meetings and cycle II consisted of three meetings. The instrument for collecting quantitative data was a vocabulary test and the instruments for collecting qualitative data included diary notes, observation sheets, questionnaire sheets, and interview. Based on the vocabulary test, students™ score kept improving in every test and based on the diary notes, observation sheets, questionnaire sheets, and interview report, it was found that the teaching-learning process ran well. Students were active, enthusiastic, and interested in vocabulary. The result of the research showed that Realia significantly improved students™ achievement in vocabulary. Key Words: Vocabulary, Realia, Diary Notes, Observation, Questionnaire, Interview.

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Published

2012-04-15

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2012)

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