Improving Vocabulary Mastery by Using Make A Match Technique

Abstract

The ‘make a match’ technique is the focus in this study, which aims to increase vocabulary mastery among students. The purposes of this study is to determine how the ‘make a match’ technique improve students’ vocabulary mastery. Action research is used in this study. This research consists of two cycles. There are four steps; planning action, observation and reflection.  The instruments used in collecting data were observation guide, interview guide, and vocabulary test. The technique of collecting data was observation, interview, test, and documentation. The study’s findings indicate that the ‘make a match’ technique was effective in increasing students’ vocabulary mastery. The improvement in the mean of the students demonstrates this. The average score of students on the pre-test was 58.90, additionally, the mean score of students on the post-test in cycle 1 was 80.78;the mean score on the post-test for cycle 2 was 86.04 and the mean score on the post-test for the final cycle was 88.87.