IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature
Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite

The Use of Crossword Puzzle to Improve Students’ Vocabulary at 7th Grade Junior High School of Kendari

Musariana (Unknown)
Sain , Yuliyanah (Unknown)
Muflihun (Unknown)
Shufaira Muammar (Unknown)

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Publish Date
03 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of Crossword Puzzle learning media on junior high school students' English vocabulary knowledge. A quasi-experimental approach was employed, involving 62 students from SMPN 10 Kendari City. The students were divided into experimental and control groups. Pretest and posttest questions were used to collect data, which were analyzed using homogeneity and normality tests, followed by paired-sample t-test. The results showed a significant influence of Crossword Puzzle learning media on improving English vocabulary mastery, concluding that it can be an effective tool for enhancing students' vocabulary skills.

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IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature
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Abbrev

ideas

Publisher

Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

IDEAS Journal is published twice a year in the months of June and December (P-ISSN 2338-4778 and E-ISSN 2548-4192); it presents articles on English language teaching and learning, linguistics, and literature. The contents include analyses, studies and application of theories, research report, ...