Tirai Edukasi : Jurnal Pendidikan
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Tirai Edukasi Juni 2026

Teaching Vocabulary by Using Short Stories: A Study at MTs Nashriyah NW Sekunyit

Maulida Maulida (English Education Department, University of Qamarul Huda Badaruddin Bagu, Indonesia)
Karyawan Putraidi (English Education Department, University of Qamarul Huda Badaruddin Bagu, Indonesia)
Ria Hendriani (English Education Department, University of Qamarul Huda Badaruddin Bagu, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jul 2026

Abstract

Abstract: This study investigates the effectiveness of using short stories as a medium to improve vocabulary acquisition among second-grade students at MTs Nashriyah NW Sekunyit in the academic year 2025/2026. The research employed a quantitative pre-experimental design with one group pre-test and post-test. The sample consisted of 25 students selected purposively. A vocabulary test comprising 25 multiple-choice items was administered before and after treatment. Results revealed a significant improvement in students’ vocabulary mastery, with mean scores increasing from 33.44 in the pre-test to 60.96 in the post-test. The paired sample t-test showed a t-count of -9.752 with a significance value of 0.001 (<0.05), indicating a significant effect of short stories on vocabulary acquisition. These findings suggest that incorporating short stories in language classrooms provides an engaging and effective approach for vocabulary learning.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

tirai_edukasi

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

Description

TIRAI EDUKASI: Jurnal Pendidikan is a scientific publication managed by the Science Education Study Program and published by the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Universitas Qamarul Huda Badaruddin. The journal serves as a platform for researchers, educators, practitioners, and ...