The Effect of Picture Media on Students’ Vocabulary Mastery

Abstract

Experts may have different views and definitions of vocabulary, but all experts agree that vocabulary is a collection of words that are used and exist in a particular language. It is critical to use vocabulary when learning a foreign language, such as English, because it can help understand and use the language well. This is especially true for beginners. This study aims to determine the effect of picture media on the vocabulary mastery of eighth-grade students at SMPN 3 Siak. This research uses a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test. Approximately 30 students were included in this research group. Based on the research results, the average pre-test score of the students was 54.86% before the picture media treatment, while the average post-test score was 79.80% after the picture media treatment. To provide additional explanation, a paired T-test was conducted again. The research results showed that students mastered vocabulary better after the treatment compared to before the treatment. Since the sig. (2-tailed) value was 0.000, which is less than 0.05, the alternative hypothesis was accepted. It can be concluded that the use of picture media is effective in mastering the vocabulary of students at SMPN 3 Siak and has a significant or positive effect on the picture media.