THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING CHAIN CARDS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS VOCABULARY MASTERY ON THE EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP YP PGRI 4 MAKASSAR

Abstract

The objective of this research was to find out whether the used of Chain Cards game could improve students’ vocabulary mastery at the eighth grade of SMP YP PGRI 4 Makassar. This research used a quasi-experimental method. The population in this students were eighth grade students of SMP YP PGRI Makassar in the 2022/2023 academic year. The sample of the research was 12 students and used purposive sampling technique in one class. The results of data analysis showed that there was a significant difference in students’ vocabulary mastery, where the students’ post-test scores were higher than the pre-test scores (82.91>47.083) and the t-test results were higher than t-table (16.924>1.796). Based on the results of this research. It can be concluded that Using the Chain Cards game can improve students’ vocabulary mastery in eight grade students of SMP YP PGRI 4 Makassar.