THE EFFECT OF MAKE A MATCH TECHNIQUE ON STUDENTS' VOCABULARY MASTERY

Abstract

The purposes of this study are to determine the implementation of the Make a Match technique in teaching vocabulary mastery, as well as the effectiveness of using the Make a Match technique on students' vocabulary mastery in students.

This study was carried out using an experimental approach and a pre-experimental design. This study included 120 students from class X SMA Al-Irsyad Kota Tegal. The samples comprised 60 students, 30 from class X1 as the experimental group and 30 from class X3 as the control group. The researchers used cluster random sampling in a two-group design, with the experimental group taught using the make-a-match technique and the control group taught without it. The data collection techniques included pre-tests and post-tests, a vocabulary test, and an observation checklist. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 22.

The mean pre-test results showed that the experimental group outperformed the control group (54.67 > 51.63). The post-test scores indicated that the experimental group outperformed the control group (85.00 > 76.13). The Paired Samples T-Test yielded a significance level (tailed) of 0.000 < 0.05. This suggests that the experimental group improves students' vocabulary knowledge more effectively than the control group. Thus, the make-a-match strategy improves students' vocabulary mastery.

Furthermore, the researcher proposed that teachers employ the Make a Match technique as one of the teaching techniques in teaching vocabulary mastery. Students should practice vocabulary mastery alone and with support. Future scholars can explore the application of the Make a Match technique to teach additional language skills.