Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan Volume 4 Nomor 2 (October 202

Increasing Vocabulary Mastery Through Kahoot: A Classroom Action Research at SMP Bhakti Pertiwi : Penelitian

Wildani Mukhollafah (Unknown)
Sofyan Adi Pranata (Unknown)
Mutiatul Ummah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Nov 2025

Abstract

This study aimed to increase students' vocabulary proficiency by utilizing Kahoot! as an interactive learning tool at SMP Bhakti Pertiwi. It addressed the core issue of inadequate English vocabulary mastery, which impeded students' effective communication skills. The research employed the Classroom Action Research (CAR) model by Kemmis and McTaggart, conducted across four phases: planning, action implementation, observation, and reflection. Participants included 26 eighth-grade students. Data collection involved vocabulary tests, classroom activity observations, and student feedback surveys. Results demonstrated a marked increase in average vocabulary scores, rising from 58.2 in the pre-cycle to 72.6 in Cycle I and further to 84.1 in Cycle II. Additionally, students' motivation and participation exhibited substantial enhancements. These outcomes indicated that Kahoot! integration effectively bolstered vocabulary acquisition and created a more dynamic and engaging English learning atmosphere. Consequently, the findings suggest that game-based educational platforms, such as Kahoot!, can be seamlessly incorporated into middle school English curricula to promote greater student involvement and enhance vocabulary retention.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jerkin

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

Description

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan is a journal on Faculty of Education. Jurnal JERKIN: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan is under the auspices of the Faculty of Education, Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai. The journal is registered with E-ISSN: 2961-9890. Jurnal ...