Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora
Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): JULI-SEPTEMBER

Developing Students’ Vocabulary Mastery Through Mind-Mapping Techniques for Seventh Grades at SMP Negeri 32 Semarang

Salwa Farikha Aswa (Unknown)
Senowarsito (Unknown)
Sri Wahyuni (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Jul 2025

Abstract

This study aims to examine the potential of mind mapping methods to enhance seventh-grade students' vocabulary mastery at SMP Negeri 32 Semarang. This research was motivated by students’ difficulties in remembering new vocabulary due to monotonous and teacher-centered methods. By using mind mapping in a visual format, students were encouraged to arrange vocabulary systematically and build stronger word relationships in descriptive writing. A quasi-experimental method was used, involving class VII G as the experimental class and VII B as the control class. Data were collected using both pre- and post-tests in multiple-choice format. The results were analyzed using tests for normalcy and homogeneity, validity and reliability, and a t-test with SPSS 21. The findings show that the experimental class improved from a mean score of 69.67 to 81.67, while the control class improved from 63.00 to 79.67. The t-test result Sig. 0.000 < 0.05 confirmed a significant difference between both of the groups. The results imply that applying mind mapping yields better outcomes than traditional strategies in developing students’ vocabulary skills.

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jisoh

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Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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