From the evaluation results and preliminary observations, then
the action specified in the reflection that was used to enhance the
students' vocabulary mastery by using crossword media. With
reference to the initial reflection, then this class action
research carried out with the following procedures:a.
PlanActivities undertaken in the planning stages included:1.
Creating a scenario execution measures2. Making the observation
sheet; to see how the atmosphere of learning in the classroom when
the picture from the magazine used.3. Designing an evaluation tool
to see if the material of vocabulary has been acquired by the
students.b. Implementation ActionsImplemented measures designed by
the writer helped by the English teacher in MAS YMPI Tanjung Balai.
Learning that teachers do by using crossword media in accordance
with the learning scenarios that have been made.c.
ObservationObservations carried out by using the observation sheet
that has been created. The process of observation carried out by
the English subject teachers as research partners to observe the
class for implementing actions in the learning process by using
crossword media. Observations are also made to the behavior and
activities of students during the learning process takes place and
the impact of teacher attitudes toward students during the learning
process.
d. ReflectionThe results obtained by students at the stage of
obervation and evaluation are analyzed. Weaknesses or deficiencies
that occur in each cycle will be fixed in the next cycle. Action
research process is a repetitive job or (cycles) in order to obtain
learning can improve the students' vocabulary mastery by using
crossword media. In every cycle there is a plan, action,
observation, reflection and evaluatione. EvaluationThe evaluation
was conducted at the end of each cycle of the implementation of the
action. These reviews are intended to determine the presence or
absence of an improve in the students' vocabulary mastery using
crossword media. Evaluation tool used was a structured test
learning outcomes writer. If in the classical minimum of 80% of
students did not reach the lowest value of 6.5 then the action is
considered to have successfully implemented.3.2. Subject of the
ResearchThe subject of the research is the students of class X-2,
there are 42 students. it is chosen because they have the,, ess
score of vocabulary mastery.
3.3. The Instrument of Collecting DataThe instruments fr
collecting data area. ObservationThe writer looks directly the
process of lc'arning at grade tenth ofJy1A8 YMPI to find out method
or strategy of learning are used by the teacher.b. InterviewThe
writer will make an interview to the teacher or students about
their mastery of vocabulary and problems in learning vocabulary.c.
Quiz/testWriter gave test to students which account for 50
questions, to obtain data on the mastery of vocabulary.d. Daily
NoteTeachers assigned tasks to the students about vocabulary, and
students must memorize. Teachers assigned vocabulary recorded in
the diaries of students and teachers diary/daily note.3.4. The
Methods in Analyzing the DataAfter collecting the data, the writer
analyzed compare with some books related to the problem of the
study. The writer analyzed, how much, students cananswer the
question correctly and bow much students uncorrected. Based on
analyze, the writer show the explanation about preposition in this
proposal. The
writer stated the range of the score are obtained from the
answer by usingformula:
Where:Score: The score of the studentsNI: Number of itemIf the
implementation of the first cycle of students do not achieve
exhaustiveness 80% of the first cycle failed, and will continue on
to the second cycle with the same material to reach the
exhaustiveness of learning by using the same formula.3.5. The
Criteria of SuccessSome of criteria for success in this research
are:1. There is interaction between teachers and writer and
students in learning activities to improve the quality of
learning.2. The students are able to make simple sentence by using
their vocabulary have.3. By using crossword media hoped the
students' vocabulary will increase.
4. Students achieve the lerning exhaustiveness 80%, if the
student has not reached the exhaustiveness, wil be continued in the
second cycle to achieve it.3.6. Researeh Schedule This researeh wil
be done from july until August can be shown as follows :
CHAPTER IVRESEARCH RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
4.1. Research Results4.1.1Implementation Cycle 14.1.1.1 PlanAt
this stage the measures used are:1. Prepare an implementation plan
in accordance with the standards of teaching competence and basic
competence in the subject sub English reading and writing subject
(vocabulary).2. Set students' observation of vocabulary.3. Setting
up tasks appropriate instructional media are used, in this
crossword.4. Set research format.
4.1.1.2 Actionsa. Initial Activities The teacher greeted the
class and started praying beforehand. Describe the general purpose
of learning activities so that students can read and write the
correct vocabulary and interpret it.
b. Core Activities1. Exploration Teachers convey to students
about the topic being studied, and students get information from
teachers about the topic discussed is the vocabulary. In presenting
the vocabulary learning materials, one of the media used by the
teacher is crossword. The teacher writes a few vocabularies and
read them correctly and then give the meaning of the vocabulary.
Students follow together the pronunciation of the vocabulary, and
then the teacher asked some students to say / mention correctly the
vocabulary, with participation by other friends. Then the teacher
guides the students create and fill crossword working together,
students are seriously concerned, ask the teacher about how to read
the vocabulary, then the teacher told the students write the
meaning of some vocabulary on the board, if there that has not
really write, the teacher explains the back or having students look
at the dictionary, and then the teacher give homework to students
to write a few words and search for meaning, and make simple
sentences from the vocabulary.
2. Elaboration Before the teachers examine the tasks that
students do write some vocabularies, the teacher asked the students
to read back the vocabulary correctly. To the students are given
the opportunity to ask questions about vocabulary, writing
procedures so that students really understand. Teacher tells
students of sharing a book, then told they are asked to provide
correction and assessment of student work to write the vocabulary
and find meaning assigned teacher. To the students are given the
opportunity to file objections to the correction of errors and his
judgment on their work, teachers gather their opinions or
objections.
3. ConfirmationTo strengthen students' understanding, the
teacher repeats the correct vocabulary, providing value to the
studen1s work which vocabularies of writing a book written by
students in each of the teachers rated the following corrected
their each friends.Teacher gives motivate to the students who still
can not write and read vocabulary correctly order to continue to
practice writing at home so skillfully written vocabulary
correvtly
c. Cover Activities Conduct an evaluation. The teacher told them
about the lessons to come. End the lesson by saying hello
(salam).
4.1.1.3 ObservationAt this stage, observe the ongoing
activities, including:1. Observing the interaction of ongoing
learning.2. Assess mastery of the writing vocabulary observation
sheet.
4.1.1.4 ReflectionAt this stage performed to evaluate all the
actions carried out by observation. Indicators that can be done is
to see the results on the observation sheet student mastery of the
vocabulary (if the result has not reached 80% then it will be
improvements in the second cycle with the same material, and if the
results are satisfactory then there's the next ycle after the first
cycle is complete the material to be delivered).
4.1.1.5 Reflections on the conduct of the cycle I produced the
following matters:a. All students are concerned about the teacher's
explanations of vocabulary, writing and pronunciation accuracy, and
the tasks
that teachers were told to write down some examples of
vocabulary and find meaning in their books.b. All students are
already working on the task of writing vocabulary, and their
meaning in their books.c. Was found that students write the
vocabulary is not quite right, that is 24%. And found 76% of
students have been able to write to the appropriate vocabulary and
grammar for students who have not been able to write to the
appropriate vocabulary to practice vocabulary in order to continue
writing for the better.d. From the results of observations made, it
can be argued that students are already able to write vocabulary
correctly and appropriately numbered 76%, and students who have not
been able to write correctly and appropriately be continued in the
second stage.
4.1.2 The Observation Process1. Observer observes the learning
process.2. Observer observes and assess the results of the mastery
of vocabulary. From the observations provided to the student
vocabulary development activities, it acquired some of the findings
include:a. English teachers have been presenting the subject matter
with a good vocabulary and explanations.
b. English teacher explains how to write the vocabulary and how
to pronounce it.c. English teacher writes down some examples of the
vocabulary on the board and having students write in their book.d.
Teachers have to motivate students to master the vocabulary and
pronounce properly, and mastery of the vocabulary found that
already meet the standards of accuracy and truth of the
pronunciation 76%, of course, teachers will continue at an upcoming
meeting with the assigned tasks to the students write some examples
of vocabulary and find meaning
4.1.2.1 Observations of student activity on the cycle I found
the followingthings:a. And orderly classroom atmosphere conducive
to learning and activities run smoothly and well.b. Students pay
attention to the teacher's explanations about the vocabulary that
teachers delivered.c. Students are asked to do tasks that the
teacher writes a few examples of vocabulary and meaning.d. Students
write vocabulary correctly and appropriately. And found students
who already meet the standards of the vocabulary in the first phase
of 76%.
4.1.2.2 From the observation of the activities of students in
vocabulary development activities, obtained the following
findings:a. Studert found to have the ability to write the
vocabulary, just need to increase capacity.b. 76% of students can
write with the right vocabulary and right at the first stage.c.
Students are told to do the work of teachers, and students write
each vocabulary and search for meaning, orderly classroom and
learning activities run smoothly.
Observation Sheet:Table 3. Implementation of Cycle INoStudent's
NameAssessment AspectScore
Process ofWritingPronunciationMeaning
1AhmadAkhyar80608073
2ArifinSahar100809090
3Asra Khairani Nst80707073
4Aswat80808080
5AriFadli70809080
6Dina Syahyuni60608067
7EdilrfanSuseno70807073
8Erlinda Hasibuan90909090
NoStudent's NameAssessment AspectScore
Process ofWritingPronunciationMeaning
9Firis Adilla Siahaan90709083
10Fachrun Rozi Fadilla50507057
11HelmaNining80808080
12Hazriadi Sinaga80809083
13Imam Syah Harahap90709083
14Juliza70709077
15Khairunnisa Sfrait60608067
16KhoirunNiswa1008010093
17Khoirul husni908010090
18Mhd. Kasandra Lubis90809087
19Muhammad Salman1007010090
20Maznil Choiri, Nst909010093
21Maysaroh Marpaung80908083
22Mayka Ardilla Siagian1007010090
23Maydayani Sitorus909010093
24Mutia Sari Nasution90909090
25Nun 'Aini Marpaung1006010087
26NurBilqis80809083
27Nurmaini908010090
28Nujannah909010093
NoStudent's NameAssessment AspectScore
Process ofWritingPronunciationMeaning
29Nurliana70709077
30Ramadhan 90709083
31Rahmad Romadhon90809087
32Rismayanti Harahap909010093
33Shariza Umamy90909090
34Syafriyani Pardede90809087
35Sartika Dewi 90709083
36Syamsul Bahri70807073
37Tia Pertiwi 909010093
38Taufik Hidayat90709083
39Umi Kalsum100909093
40Wan Mina Alfini Rawa60607063
41Zainal Abidin 90809087
42Zuraida 90709083
The results of the assessment of mastery of the vocabulary in
the first phase of precisely and correctly, can be seen in the
diagram below:
CYCLE IDIAGRAM 1. VOCABULARY MASTERY
Diagram descriptionValue 80 90= 76% = 32 studentsValue < 80 =
24% = 10 students
Table 4. Vocabulary Development Achieving Results for Cycle
INoAchievementCycle I
1Lowest Score57
2Higher Score93
3Average Score83.16
Percentage of Exhauveness76%
4.1.3 Implementation Cycle II4.1.3.1 PlanAt this stage the
measures used are:1. Prepare an implementation plan in accordance
with the standards of teaching competence and basic competence in
the subject sub-subject English vocabulary.2. Develop students'
mastery of the observation sheet for the mastery of vocabulary
skills.3. Preparing materials (tasks) as a medium of learning that
used the crossword media.4. Develop research format
4.1.3.2 Actiona. Initial Activities Teachers examine the
homework that has given by the teacher is writing vocabulary.
Teachers greet and begin the lesson by reading and praying.
Describe the general purpose learning activities for students to
write and pronounce vocabulary words correctly.
b. Core Activities1. Exploration Teachers convey to students
about the topic being studied, as relearning teaching materials and
students on the cycle I get information from teachers about the
topics covered vocabulary. In presenting the vocabulary learning
materials, one of the medium used by the teacher crossword. The
teacher explains and gives examples of the vocabulary, then the
teacher to say vocabulary, the students attend together teachers
mentioned the pronunciation of the vocabulary, and then the teacher
asked some students to say/mention the correct vocabulary and
followed by other friends. Then the teacher shows crossword have
been made by the teacher is available as a medium of learning, and
teachers say the vocabulary that is in the crossword, the students
watched intently, asked the teachers who do not understand, then
the teacher asked some students, especially those who remedial in
cycle I, on the board, if there is not really write,, the teacher
tells the true writing, and then the teacher gives the task to all
the students to write the correct vocabulary and findmeaning in
their books.
2. Elaboration Before the teachers examine the tasks that do
students write the vocabulary, the teacher asked the students to
read to say the vocabulary words together correctly. To the
students are given the opportunity to correct the initial values
obtained in cycle I, and given the opportunity to ask questions
about vocabulary, how to write and how to read. Teacher tells
students of sharing a book, then told they are asked to provide
correction and assessment of student work to write and look for the
meaning of the vocabulary that the teacher assigned. To the
students are given the opportunity to file objections to the
correction of errors and his judgment on their work, teachers
gather their opinions or objections.
3. ConfirmationTo strengthen students' understanding, the
teacher repeats the correct pronunciation of vocabulary words,
provide value to the student's work is to write the vocabulary and
the search for meaning in a book written by each students rated by
their teachers after correction each friends.Teachers to motivate
students who are still unable to write and pronounce it correctly
in order to continue to practice writing at home so that students
can write and speak correctly.
c. Cover Activities Conduct an evaluation. The teacher told them
about the lessons to come. End the lesson by saying hello
(salam)
4.1.3.3 Obsi-itidnAt this stage, observe the ongoing activities,
including:1. Observing the interaction of ongoing learning.2.
Assess mastery of the vocabulary sheet observations.
4.1.3.4 ReflectionAt this stage performed to evaluate all the
actions carried out by observation. Indicators that can be done is
to see the results on the observation sheet student mastery of the
vocabulary of writing (if the result has not reached 80% then it
will be an improvement on the third cycle with the same material,
and if the results are satisfactory then nothing the next
cycle).
4.1.3.5 Reflections on the conduct of the second cycle produced
the followingmatters:a. All students have noticed the teacher's
explanations about how the writing vocabuliry, accuracy and truth
of vocabulary, and tasks - tasks that the teachers were told to
write down some examples of vocabulary in the books of each
students.
b. All students are already working on the task of writing
vocabulary and find meaning in their books.c. Was found that
students lack the vocabulary to write correctly and appropriately,
and found 88% of students have been able to write the vocabulary
appropriately and correctly, and for students who have not been
able to write to the appropriate vocabulary and correct to continue
writing practice writing the vocabulary with the help of a
dictionary to make it better.d. From the results of observations
made, it can be argued that students are already able to write with
the right vocabulary and right amount to 88%, and students who have
not been able to write it in a correct and proper amount to 12%,
and will be continued in the third stage.
4.1.4. The Observation Process1. Observer observe the learning
process.2. Observer to observe and assess the results of student
mastery of the writing vocabulary.From the observations given in
writing activities students find meaning and vocabulary, the
obtained results are:a. English teachers have been presenting the
subject matter of vocabulary and an explanation of the material
well.
b. English teacher explains how to write the vocabulary and how
to pronounce.c. English teacher to write down some examples of the
vocabulary on the blackboard and asked students to write in their
books.d. Teachers have to motivate students to write the vocabulary
appropriately and correctly, and found some students who already
meet the standards of accuracy and truth of writing 86%, of course,
learning the vocabulary related to the topics covered will not be
continued at an upcoming meeting, but has been entered in the
subsequent discussion. To enhance students' mastery of the
vocabulary, the teacher gives the students a task to write down
some examples of vocabulary words and their meanings as homework
(PR) according to teacher written on the blackboard for students to
do at home.
4.1.4.1 Observations of student activity in the second cycle was
found followingmatters:a. The class orderly, controlled and
conducive learning activities run smoothly and well.b. Students pay
attention to the teacher's explanations about vocabulary, how the
writing and pronunciation of the vocabulary is presented according
to the teacher.
c. Students are asked to do tasks that the teacher writes a few
examples of the vocabulary.d. Students write the vocabulary
appropriately and correctly. And found students who already meet
the standards of the vocabulary in the second phase of 88%.4.1.4.2
From the observation of student activity in the activity of
writingvocabulary, obtained the following findings:a. Student found
to have the ability to write good vocabulary, only needs to
increase its capabilities.b. 88% of students can write vocabulary
appropriately and correctly, in the second stage.c. Students are
told to do the work of teachers, and students write each vocabulary
words and their meanings in the book, orderly classroom and
learning activities run smoothly.
Observation Sheet:
Table 5. Implementation Cycle II Assessment AspectNoStudent's
NameAssessment AspectSecore
Process ofWritingPronunciationMeaning
1Abmad Akhyar80709080
2Arifin Sahar100809090
3Asra Khairani, Nst80708077
NoStudent's NameAssessment AspectSecore
Process ofWritingPronunciationMeaning
4Aswat90809087
5Ari Fadli80809083
6Dina Syahyuni80709080
7Edi Han Suseno70807073
8Erlinda Hasibuan1008010093
9Fins Adilla Siahaan90709083
10Fachrun Rozi Fadilla70709077
11HelmaNining80809083
12Hazriadi Sinaga90909090
13Imam Syah Harahap90709083
14Juliza80808080
15Khairunnisa Sirait80708077
16KhoirunNiswa909010093
17Khoirul Husni90809087
18Mhd. Kasandra Lubis808010087
19Muhammad Salman908010090
20Maznil Choiri. Nst100100100100
21Maysaroh Marpaung808010087
22MaykaAndillaSiagian1008010090
23Maydayani Sitorus90809087
NoStudent's NameAssessment AspectScore
Process ofWritingPronunciationMeaning
24Mitia Sari Nasution909010093
25Nur Aini Marpaung808010087
26Nur Bilqis 908010090
27Nurmaini100100100100
28Nujannah 80909087
29Nurliana909010093
30Ramadhan 100909093
31Rahmad Romadhon908010090
32Rismayanti Harahap808010087
33Shariza Umamy908010090
34Syafriani Pardede90709083
35Sartika dewi90809087
36Syamsul Bahri908010090
37Tia Pertiwi 80808080
38Taufik Hidayat100909093
39Umi kalsum80909087
40Wan Mina Alfini Rawa70709077
41Zainal Abidin 909010093
42Zuraida908010090
The results of the assessment of mastery vocabulary (weiting
pronuncitation and meaning) in the scond stage and correctly, can
be seen in the diagram below :CYCLE IDIAGRAM 2. MASTERY OF
VOCABULARY
Diagram description :Value 80 100= 88% = 37 studentsValue <
80 = 12% = 5 studentsFrom the diagram above can be seen that there
is an increase in the results obtained by students in the mastery
of writing vocabulary correctly (accuracy capitalization) has
reached 88%, and only 12% of students who still need intensive
training in order to write the vocabulary correctly and
appropriately.
Table 6. Vocabulary Development Achieving Results for Cycle
IINoAchievementCycle II
1Lowest Score73
2Highest Score100
3Average Score86,83
Percentage of Exhauveness88%
4.2 Interview DataThe teacher's respond for the interview is as
follow:NoQuestionResponse
1Would you mind telling me please, how is ability of the
students in acquiring vocabulary?Based on my experience, before
they used the crossword media, the students ability was very low.
But after they used the crossword media, vocabulary increase
rapidly
2Do you usually ask the students to bring the dictionary in
learning English?I always ask my students to bring dictionary for
learning English because dictionary is very helpful for them in
applying this media
3Are you angry if the students do not bring the dictionary in
learningEnglish?If the students don't bringdictionary, I was angry
but keptgiving motivation to bring dictionary
4Do you usually give motivation and advice to the students in
learning?Yes, I always give motivation to her students
5Do the students complain in learning English?
Sometimes my students complain but if I give them motivation,
they get alive, motivated
6Do the students have difficulties in learning English?Yes, some
of the students feel difficult, but dictionary can help them very
much
7How is the way to increase the students' vocabulary?By giving
them interesting games such as crossword media
No Response
1Do you usually give the students some vocabulary to
reminded?Yes, I always give them
2Do you always give the students Assignment/homework
vocabulary?Yes of course, they will practice much by doing
assignment / homework about
3Do you check their homework?Yes, I do
How is ability of the students tovocabularies or the
sentences?At the first they were lack, but now - spell , they are
improved
Do the students have difficulty tovocabularies or the sentences?
Some of them. Yes, but mostly not spell anymore
4.3 DiscussionResult of cycle I:From the results of observations
made in cycle I, the students were given an explanation about how
to write the vocabulary and then given the task of writing some of
the vocabulary words correctly, then the students write down the
tasks assigned by teachers in each book, teachers observed and
supervised students' work, evaluated it (check it out) which is
correct and appropriate given the assessment, 76% of students
scored an average of 80-90 (32 students), whereas 10 students (24%)
scored below 80. That means they will get an explanation and
re-advanced tasks in the second stage. It caused the students less
in acquiring vocabulary and the students' interest in learning
English is less. So that, teacher uses crossword as media to arouse
students' interest in learning English. By using crossword media,
teaching and learning process was fun.
Result of cycle II :From the results of observations made at the
second cycle, the students were given an explanation about how
writing about the pronunciation and vocabulary and then given the
task of writing and look for the meaning of vocabulary words
written on the blackboard the teacher then the students write down
the tasks assigned by teachers in each book, the teacher observed
and supervised students' work, evaluated it (check) which is
correct and appropriate given the value of 88% of students scored
average 80-100, while 12% scored below 80. That means they will get
an explanation and re-advanced tasks at a later stage.
CHAPTER VCONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS
5.1 ConclusionIn accordance with the research finding, some
conclusions can be staged as the following:1. Based on cycle I,
mastery of vocabulary is 76% students are able to improve their
vocabulary. This is proofed by the result of the test, obtained the
highest score is 93, the lowest score is 57, average score is
83.16. The average 80 - 95 (32 students), whereas