The Impact of Guessing Games on Elementary School Students’ Vocabulary Mastery
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https://doi.org/10.47134/jlis.v1i1.4881Keywords:
Guessing Games, Vocabulary Mastery, Elementary School, Language Learning, Interactive Teaching MethodsAbstract
This study investigates the impact of guessing games in enhancing vocabulary mastery among elementary school students. Given the esential role of vocabulary in mastering a foreign language, effective teaching methods are crucial. Traditional methods such as Textbook-centric learning often fail to engage young learners, leading to a lack of interest and poor retention. This research there are 24 participants from fifth-grade students, utilizing a pre-test and post-test experimental design to evaluate vocabulary improvement. The study employed quantitative methods, administering a pre-test to assess initial vocabulary knowledge, followed by a series of guessing game sessions as the treatment, and concluding with a post-test to measure the impact of the intervention. Statistical analysis of the pre-test and post-test scores revealed a significant increase in vocabulary mastery after giving the treatment with guessing games, with the average score rising from 60.6875 to 86.6667. The results underscore the potential of guessing games to create a more engaging and effective learning environment. This method also fostered better retention and application of new vocabulary, demonstrating its value as an educational tool. The implications of this research are significant for educators seeking innovative approaches to language teaching.
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