Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan Volume 5 Nomor 1 (Juli 2026 -

The Effectiveness of Using Word Adventure Game in Improving Students’ English Vocabulary Mastery in Fifth-Grade at MI Hidayatussibyan Lancar

Novi Nur Hidayati (Universitas Ma'
arif Nahdlatul Ulama Kebumen)

Zulfa Nabila (Universitas Ma'
arif Nahdlatul Ulama Kebumen)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 Jul 2026

Abstract

Students often face difficulties mastering English vocabulary due to conventional rote memorization and passive learning, a problem also observed among fifth-graders at MI Hidayatussibyan Lancar. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of using the Word Adventure Game in improving students' English vocabulary mastery. Utilizing a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental non-equivalent pretest-posttest control group design, two intact classes were selected via purposive sampling: an experimental group taught using the game and a control group taught through conventional methods. The research instrument was a validated vocabulary mastery test based on the topic "A Lot of Stories," with data analyzed via the Independent Samples t-test. The results showed a significant improvement in the experimental class's mean score, rising from 56.25 to 85.00, compared to the control group's increase from 53.33 to 71.11. Statistical analysis confirmed a significant difference (p = 0.001 < 0.05). In conclusion, the Word Adventure Game is an effective instructional strategy that provides an interactive, collaborative, and meaningful learning environment, successfully enhancing young learners' vocabulary acquisition.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jerkin

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Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

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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 ...