GAMIFYING VOCABULARY LEARNING - THE IMPACT OF EDUCANDY ON STUDENTS' VOCABULARY MASTERY - AT TENTH GRADE STUDENTS’ OF SMAN 4 KEDIRI - SKRIPSI

Sep 29, 2026

Vocabulary mastery is a crucial component of English learning, enabling students to understand and communicate effectively. Yet many tenth-grade students at SMAN 4 Kediri struggle to acquire vocabulary due to limited engagement and reliance on conventional teaching methods. This study examines the impact of Educandy, a gamified learning application, on students’ vocabulary mastery by using a pre-experimental quantitative one-group pre-test and post-test design. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and a paired-sample t-test using IBM SPSS.

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GAMIFYING VOCABULARY LEARNING: THE IMPACT OF EDUCANDY ON STUDENTS' VOCABULARY MASTERY AT TENTH GRADE STUDENTS’ OF SMAN 4 KEDIRI SKRIPSI Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For Obtaining the Degree of Bachelor of Education (S.Pd.) In the English Education Study Program BY: NAIA SHAFIRA INDRIANIARBETA NPM: 2214050013 FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF NUSANTARA PGRI KEDIRI APPROVAL PAGE APPROVAL SHEET STATEMENT OF WRITING ORIGINALITY MOTTO AND DEDICATION MOTTO “Sesungguhnya Allah tidak akan mengubah nasib suatu kaum sehinggamereka mengubah keadaan yang ada pada diri mereka sendiri." (Q.S Ar-Ra'd: 11)” “The Future Depends on What You Do Today.” “Chasing Dreams Even When it’s Scary is Better Than Regretting Never Trying.” DEDICATION I lovingly dedicate this thesis to: 1. Allah SWT, The Most Gracious and The Most Merciful, for His endless blessings, guidance, strength, and mercy throughout my journey. Without His Grace, this thesis would not have been completed. 2. My Beloved Parents, Ibu dan Bapak, for their unconditional love, endless prayers, sacrifices, unwavering support, and encouragement. Thank you for always believing in me and inspiring me to pursue my dreams. 3. My Beloved Family, for their constant love, understanding, motivation, and support throughout every stage of my educational journey. 4. My respected advisor, Maam Yunik, and Maam Rika, for their invaluable guidance, patience, constructive feedback, and continuous encouragement during the completion of this research. 5. All lecturers ofthe English Education Department, for your dedication, knowledge, guidance, and valuable lessons throughout my years of study. Thank you for helping me become a better learner, future educator, and lifelong learner. 6. My YouTube playlist, especially my Arabic and Indian songs, thankyou for being my favorite study companion throughout this journey. You turned stressful deadlines, endless revisions, and late-night writing sessions into moments I could actually enjoy. Somehow, every song kept me focused, lifted my mood, and reminded me to keep going even when I felt like giving up. You were definitely the main character in my headphones, and this thesis simply would not have the same story without you. 7. My classmates, thank you for the unforgettable memories, teamwork, and experiences we shared during our university years. It has been a privilege to learn, grow, and achieve our goals together. I hope the friendships and connections we have built will continue to flourish, and I wish each of you success and happiness in your future endeavors. 8. My beloved friends, especially “Mie Ayam Hunter” (Amel, Vaela, Aghsya) and Sayid, Asa, also Dhevia, thank you for your unwavering support, encouragement, and kindness throughout this journey. Thankyou for every laugh, every discussion, and every moment we shared. Iam especially grateful for all the times we worked on our theses side by side, encouraged one another, and never hesitated to help whenever I needed assistance. Your presence made the challenging days easier, the stressful moments more bearable, and the happy moments even more meaningful. I am truly grateful to have friends who always believed in me and stood by my side until the very end. 9. Last but not least, for myself, Naia Shafira Indriani Arbeta, thank you for never giving up. Thank you for choosing to keep going even when the journey felt overwhelming, when motivation faded, and when selfdoubt seemed stronger than confidence. Thank you for every sleepless night, every tear, every sacrifice, and every effort you made to reach this point. You have proven that perseverance, patience, faith, and hard work can overcome even the most difficult challenges. I am proud of how far you have come, not only because you completed this thesis, but because you grew into a stronger, wiser, and more resilient person throughout the process. May this

FAQs

What problem does the study address about vocabulary learning?

Many tenth-grade students still face difficulties acquiring vocabulary because classroom engagement is limited and conventional teaching methods are used.

What application is investigated in the research?

The study investigates Educandy, a gamified learning application, to support interactive and enjoyable vocabulary learning.

How was the study conducted and how were results analyzed?

The research used a quantitative pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design, with a vocabulary test administered before and after the treatment. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a paired-sample t-test in IBM SPSS Statistics.

Sep 29, 2026

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