IMPROVING STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY THROUGH KINESTHETIC METHOD OF EIGHT GRADE AT SMP NEGERI 23 MAKASSAR

Abstract

This research aimed to know students’ vocabulary through kinesthetic method of class VIII.3. at SMP Negeri 23 Makassar. This research applied class action research (CAR). This research is done for two cycles. Each cycle consist of one meeting. Research instrument was vocabulary test. Total subjects were 34 students: The result of students’ vocabulary test in cycle I and cycle II were different significance. Students’ mean score in cycle I was 69,8 and cycle II was 8,4 and categorized as enough. This fast showed that students’ vocabulary using kinesthetic method can increase students’ score from 69.8 in the first cycle becomes 80.4 in the second cycle. It mean students’ vocabulary through kinesthetic method of class VIII.3 at SMP Negeri 23 Makassar in first cycle was low and in second cycle was increased.