ENHANCING EFL LEARNERS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY THROUGH FLASH CARDS: A CLASSROOM-BASED STUDY AT SMPN 2 KISARAN
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https://doi.org/10.36665/elp.v10i2.1058Abstract
This study investigated the effectiveness of using flashcards to improve vocabulary mastery among seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Kisaran, who have demonstrated limited vocabulary knowledge due to difficulties in memorizing new words. The objective was to enhance students’ vocabulary through the implementation of flashcards as a learning tool. The study employed classroom action research based on the Kemmis and McTaggart model, conducted in two cycles comprising the stages of planning, action, observation, and reflection. A total of 30 students from class VII–7 participated in the study. Data were collected through observations and vocabulary tests. The results revealed a significant improvement in students’ vocabulary mastery, with the average test score increasing from 67.8 (33.3%) in Cycle 1 (categorized as low) to 82.8 (73.3%) in Cycle 2 (categorized as high). These findings indicate that the use of flashcards is an effective strategy for enhancing vocabulary acquisition among junior high school students.
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