THE EFFECTIVENESS OF KAHOOT! IN ENGLISH VOCABULARY MASTERY AMONG SECOND SEMESTER STUDENTS AT UNIVERSITAS BHINNEKA PGRI TULUNGAGUNG IN THE ACADEMIC

• Laila Putri Pramesti

  Universitas Bhinneka PGRI

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• Yulia Nugrahini

  Universitas Bhinneka PGRI

  Author

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji efektivitas penggunaan Kahoot! sebagai platform pembelajaran digital dalam meningkatkan penguasaan kosakata bahasa Inggris mahasiswa. Penelitian dilakukan pada mahasiswa semester dua di Universitas Bhinneka PGRI Tulungagung tahun ajaran 2024/2025. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan desain pretest-posttest satu kelompok yang melibatkan 15 peserta. Data dikumpulkan melalui tes kosakata dan angket mahasiswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan signifikan dalam penguasaan kosakata setelah penggunaan Kahoot!, yang terlihat dari peningkatan skor posttest secara nyata. Analisis statistik menggunakan uji sampel berpasangan menunjukkan perbedaan yang signifikan. Selain itu, respon mahasiswa terhadap penggunaan Kahoot! sangat positif, karena meningkatkan keterlibatan, kesenangan, dan motivasi dalam proses belajar. Berdasarkan temuan tersebut, dapat disimpulkan bahwa Kahoot! merupakan media yang efektif dalam membantu penguasaan kosakata dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris.

This research investigates the effectiveness of Kahoot! as a digital learning platform to enhance students’ vocabulary mastery. The study was conducted among second-semester students at Universitas Bhinneka PGRI Tulungagung during the academic year 2024/2025. A quantitative approach with a one-group pretest- posttest design was employed, involving 15 participants. Data were collected through vocabulary tests and student questionnaires. The results indicated a significant improvement in students’ vocabulary achievement after using Kahoot!, with a noticeable increase in posttest scores. Statistical analysis through a paired sample t-test confirmed that the difference was significant. Additionally, student responses showed positive perceptions toward the use of Kahoot! in the classroom, highlighting increased engagement, enjoyment, and motivation. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that Kahoot! is an effective tool for improving vocabulary mastery in English language learning.

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