Get Ahead with Quizizz: Advancing Junior High School Students' Vocabulary Mastery in Online Learning.

Khadijah Maming; Ahliana Afifati Sani; Dany Prima Putra; Sonia Permata Radiana

doi:10.31849/elsya.v5i2.10275

Khadijah Maming Universitas Muhammadiyah Parepare, Parepare, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3862-0785
Ahliana Afifati Sani University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Dany Prima Putra University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4712-2783
Sonia Permata Radiana Universitas Lancang Kuning, Pekanbaru, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.31849/elsya.v5i2.10275

Keywords: Junior High School, Media, Online Learning, Quizziz, Vocabulary Mastery

Abstract

This experimental study examines the effectiveness of Quizizz application in enhancing Junior High School students' vocabulary mastery. The study aims to address the problem of low scores in English vocabulary among Junior High School students, and investigates whether the use of Quizizz as an interesting and interactive media can improve their vocabulary mastery. The study employed a pre-test and post-test control group design, with 22 students in the experimental group and 23 students in the control group selected using random sampling. The experimental group received were taught using Quizizz, while the control group used other similar web-apps. Both groups received instruction in vocabulary. The study found that the use of Quizizz significantly improved students' vocabulary mastery, as evidenced by the higher mean score of the experimental group (81.68) compared to the control group (77.21). However, the study's findings are limited to Junior High School students and may not generalize to other age groups or contexts. The findings suggest that incorporating interactive and engaging online learning tools such as Quizizz can be a promising approach to addressing the problem of low scores in English vocabulary among Junior High School students. However, further research is needed to determine the generalizability of these findings to other age groups and contexts.

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Author Biographies

Khadijah Maming, Universitas Muhammadiyah Parepare, Parepare, Indonesia

She is a lecturer of English Education Study Program, Universitas Muhammadiyah Parepare, Indonesia. Her research interests are in the areas of English language teaching, instructional model development, task-based language teaching, second language education and applied linguistics. She published her articles in some reputable national and international journals. She has been an active presenter in several international conferences, such as; TESOL International Conference in Mataram and Bali (2016 and 2019), The 62nd TEFLIN International Conference in Bali (2015), The 52nd RELC International Conference in Singapura (2017), The 16th ASIA TEFL International Conference in Macao SAR, China (2018), The 4th LSCAC International Conference in Malang 2016, UTIC, ICOLE, Annual Seminar of English Language Studies and other ASIA TEFL International Conferences.

Ahliana Afifati Sani, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Ahliana has a great passion for learning and sharing about Children’s Literature and Literacies with more than two years of experience. She aspires to become a researcher, educator, and professional to improve the quality of children’s literature in Indonesia. She has developed a specific and strong interest in the meaning-making process of fictional storybooks (general and Islamic themes) and the opportunity of using them for recreational and instructional purposes in the home and classroom setting.

Dany Prima Putra, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom

Dany is the CEO and founder of Danz English. His teaching repertoire includes speciality in teaching IELTS and English to young learners. He co-founded Indonesia Teaching Community (ITC), an NGO that focuses on teaching English to young learners for free. In addition, he is Cambridge English TKT certified and work as a freelance translator and interpreter. With nine years of teaching experience, Dany is passionate about making English language education accessible throughout Indonesia. He is the creator behind Danz English Youtube channel and produce videos on English and children. Currently, he is studying for an MA TESOL at the University of Warwick in the UK, under Hornby Educational Trust scholarship.

Sonia Permata Radiana, Universitas Lancang Kuning, Pekanbaru, Indonesia

She is a teacher of primary school. Her research interests are in the areas of English language teaching and local culture. She has published some academic articles in some reputable, national and international journals. She has been a managing editor in UTAMAX Journal since 2019 until now.

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