THE EFFECT OF USING CROSSWORD PUZZLE ON VOCABULARY ACHIEVEMENT OF THE EIGHTH YEAR STUDENTS AT SMP NEGERI 5 JEMBER
Abstract
Abstract : This Research was intended to know the significant effect of using Crossword puzzle on vocabulary achivement of the eighth year students of SMP Negeri 5 Jember. The research design was Pre -experimental research with Nonequivalent-Group Post-test Only Design. The students’ scores of Vocabulary Achievement were analyzed by applying t-test formula the result indicated that the value of t-test was 2.54, while the t-table with the significant level 5% and degree of freedom (Df) 72 was 1,67. The value of t-test was 2,54 and it was higher than 1.67 (2.54 >1.67). In conclusion, the null hypothesis (H0) was rejected while the alternate hypothesis (H1) was accepted. In conclusion, there was a significant effect of using Crossword Puzzle on Vocabulary achievement of the students at SMP Negeri 5 Jember.
Key Words : Crossword Puzzle, Vocabulary Achievement