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THE EFFECT OF WORDWALL MEDIA GAME ON VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY Yanti Kristina Sinaga; Novia Aryani; Herman Herman; Fahrus Zaman Fadhly; Rahmawati Rahmawati; Nabil Al-Awawdeh
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/englishreview.v13i3.101

Abstract

This study examines the effectiveness of WordWall, a digital game-based learning platform, in improving students’ English vocabulary achievement. Conducted at SMP Negeri 4 Kota Pematangsiantar during the 2025/2026 academic year, the research involved 62 seventh-grade students divided into two groups: an experimental group taught using WordWall and a control group taught through traditional textbook-based instruction. Employing a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test procedures for both groups, the study found a notable increase in the vocabulary scores of the experimental group compared to the control group. The experimental group’s mean post-test score (85.06) surpassed the school’s minimum mastery criterion (KKM) of 72, while the control group’s mean score was 71.6. Results from paired and independent sample t-tests indicated a significant difference (p < 0.05) between the two groups, validating the positive influence of WordWall on vocabulary acquisition. Moreover, students exposed to WordWall showed improved understanding and retention of word formation, such as recognizing different word classes (nouns, verbs, etc.). These findings highlight that incorporating digital game-based tools like WordWall can enhance both student engagement and learning outcomes. The study concludes that WordWall effectively supports vocabulary development while promoting a more interactive and learner-centered classroom environment, and recommends its adoption by teachers to overcome vocabulary learning challenges in English education. 
Co-Authors Agnes Hutasoit Albert Welman Daulat Lumbangaol Aminuyati Anayati, Wan Aritonang, Bella Arni Wulandari Sinaga Arwin Tannuary Arwin Tannuary Arwin Tannuary Aryani, Novia Asnawi Asnawi Asnawi Asnawi Bangun Munte Bertaria Sohnata Hutauruk Bertaria Sohnata Hutauruk Bloner Sinurat Butar Butar, Sry Tama Butar-Butar, Lukas D. Yuliana Sinaga Damanik, Bernieke Anggita Ristia Damanik, Jerico Damanik, Novry Yohanna Daniel Happy Putra Destri Yani Puspita Sari Gultom Doris Yolanda Saragih Doris Yolanda Saragih Dumaris E Silalahi Dumaris, Atri Edy Dharma Efendi Barus, Efendi Endang Fatmawati Ernest Grace Esriani Purba Ester Hutabarat Fahrus Zaman Fadhly Fitria Halim Gabriella Clarisa Silaban Galina Sitinjak Gultom, Destri Yani Puspita Sari Hargiani, Fransisca Xaveria Hasibuan, Nurainun Herman . herman herman Herman Herman Herman Herman Hutabarat, Esra Delima Hutahaean, David Togi Hutahaean, Rossa Ito Irene Adryani Adryani Nababan Isry Laila Syathroh Jayawarsa, A.A. Ketut Junita Batubara Lamria Purba Lena Widyawanti Simanjuntak Lumbantobing, Sarah Theodora M. Manugeren, M. M. Yogi Riyantama Isjoni Magdalena Ngongo Malau, Klara Kristina Manalu, Bintoro Duma Erwanda B. Manik, Nikerian W Manik, Vercelly Hot Taruli Manugeren, M Manurung, Fitrianti Manurung, Novita Gresiana Manurung, Sri Maneni Marnala Pangaribuan Martha Indriani Samosir Marto Silalahi Masniawita Gloria Sinaga Melda Veby Ristella Munthe Melvin M. S Simanjuntak Murni Situmorang, Natalia Nabil Al-Awawdeh Nainggolan, Anggi Maria Nainggolan, Lonatasya Sevari Nanda Saputra Napitupulu, Febriana Monika Napitupulu, Yuni Enjelina Novia Aryani Nurmika Turnip, Anggreni Nurwijayanti Pakpahan, Surya Ningsih Panggabean, Angel Nerin Patricia Panjaitan, Anita PANJAITAN, MUKTAR B Pardede, Ferri Ojak Immanuel Pardede, Gabriella Pardi , Pardi Partohap S. R Sihombing, Partohap S. R Pirngadita Purba Puhka, Prakash Purba, Christian Neni Purba, Elprinawati Purba, Indra Pranata PURBA, LYDIA Purba, Ridwin Putri Laura Siahaan Raden Mohamad Herdian Bhakti Rahmah Fithriani Rahmat Kartolo Rahmawati Rahmawati Rahmawati, Rahmawati Rajagukguk, Mutiara Ramadhani, Madya Ridwin Purba Rosma Simangunsong Roza Rapita Soni Rumahorbo, Leta Denarosana Rumapea, Grace Hanna Sabrina, Isabel Selmiola Sagala, Risma Novalina Sahat Renol HS - -, Sahat Renol HS - Sahlan Tampubolon Sahlan Tampubolon Saiful Anwar Matondang Samongilailai, Heltry Firdayati Saragih, Imeliana Saragih, Mei Kristina Saragih, Puspita Tamansari Saragih, Ria Angelina Saratahoma Sidabutar Sebayang, Santa Nananda Septian Sinaga Septika Purba Sherly Sherly Siagian, Tasya Siahaan, Indah Peronika Siahaan, Vera Elisabet Sianturi, Beata Klarensya Sianturi, Erika Sianturi, Melisa Angelia Sianturi, Oktavianti Sidabutar, Ropinus Sidabutar, Yohana Anggita Sihaloho, Damaris Sihombing, Karmila Sihotang, Elina Rosa Sihotang, Tiodor Silalahi, Ariel Silalahi, Putri Anastasia Silalahi, Rachel Silitonga, Sarah Priscilla Simajuntak, Naomi Simanjuntak, Eksaulina Simanjuntak, Lena Widyawanti Simanjuntak, Yeni Simatupang, Gracia Elizabeth Simatupang, Sudung Sinaga, Asima Rohana Sinaga, Bastian Sinaga, Ester Aprilia Veronika Sinaga, Miranda Sinaga, Septian Sinurat, Bloner SIPAYUNG, ROHDEARNI WATI Sirait, Esti Marlina Siregar, Calvyn Sepanya Siregar, Ravika Siska Natalia Situmeang Sitanggang, Anita Sitinjak, Lasmaria Tiodora Silviana Sitinjak, Rismawati Sitohang, Hanji Agustina Sitohang, Sukardo Sitompul, Heppy Theresia Sitorus, Esther Situmorang, Gracela Emylia Situmorang, Ristialam Situmorang, Santa Veronika Steven Yuki Damanik Sulistyani Sulistyani Syamsiar, Syamsiar Tampubolon, Diana Dian Sari Tampubolon, Nandito Tannuary, Arwin Tengku Riza Zarzani N Thao, Nguyen Van Theresi, Theresi Tiarma Intan Marpaung Tindaon, Cweeta Asty Ayu Zelita Tobing, Minar Trisnawati Tumpal Manahara Siahaan Tungkup, Miranda Kristin Lumban Turnip, Gresy Usman Sidabutar Van Thao, Nguyen Wiwik Handayani Yage Munthe Yanta Damanik