REINFORCING EFL YOUNG LEARNERS VOCABULARY THROUGH SCRABBLE GAME

Abstract

The objective of the research was to know whether the use of scrabble game can reinforce EFL Young Learners vocabulary. The writer has applied pre experimental with one group pre-test and post-test. This research has conducted at SMPN 35 Makassar sub-district of Biringkanaya, Makassar city. In this research, the population was the seven grade students of SMPN 35 Makassar in academic year 2016/2017. The total numbers of population are 240 students. The researcher has used total sampling technique. The total number of sample was 30 students from class VII-1. In analyzing the numerical data, the writer used SPSS for windows. After conducting the research, the writer concludes that the use of Scramble Game in teaching English vocabulary enriches the students’ vocabulary; it is proved by the mean score of the students’ in pre-test and posttest. The mean score of the pre-test before the treatment was 57.40 and after the treatment the students gained score 74.67. The t-test of the students’ vocabulary achievement in posttest was smaller than α. The researcher found that the p-value (probability value) was lower than α (0.00 < 0.05) and the degree of freedom was 29. The t-test value of pre-test and post-test was remarked significantly different. It indicated that the alternative hypothesis (H1) was accepted and, of course, the null hypothesis (H0) was rejected.o learn autonomously and it is compulsory subject from the school