Voices of English Language Education Society
Vol 1 No 1 (2017): VELES (Voices of English Language Education Society)

The Effectiveness of Anagram Technique in Teaching Vocabulary

Ahdian Rosadi (MTs. Al-Majidiyah NW Majidi)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Apr 2017

Abstract

This study aimed at finding out the effectiveness of anagram technique in teaching vocabulary at the seventh grade of MTs. Al-Majidiyah NW Majidi in the school year 2015-2016. This study is a pre-experimental design. The sample was one class consisted of 30 students. The data collection was done by administering pre-test and post-test in the form of objective test. In the data analysis, Paired Sample T-Test was used to prove the hypothesis. Based on the data gained, it was found that the mean score of the pre-test was 18.67 while the mean score of the post-test was 25.30. It meant that there was a significant difference in the mean scores between pre-test and post-test, t(df=29) = 19.282 at p = 0.000 that was lower than 0.05. It means that the alternative hypothesis was accepted which indicates that anagram technique was significantly effective in teaching vocabulary. Additionally, the result of this research shows that anagram is a good vocabulary learning strategy. It encourages greater self-direction for learners. Thus, it is strongly suggested that teachers apply this technique to help improve students’ vocabulary.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

veles

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

The journal of Voices of English Language Education Society(VELES) e-ISSN 2579-7484 aims to provide an international forum for sharing, dissemination and discussion of research, experience and perspectives across a wide range of education, teaching, development, instruction, educational projects and ...