THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING PICTURES TO INCREASE STUDENTS VOCABULARY - A Case Study atSMPN1 Makassar - A THESIS

Oct 1, 2026

This undergraduate thesis investigates the effectiveness of using pictures to increase students’ vocabulary through a case study at SMPN 1 Makassar. The study examines vocabulary concepts, types of pictures, and principles for teaching vocabulary, and applies an imagery method in vocabulary learning. Data are collected using pre-test and post-test, supported by questionnaires and interviews. Findings compare results before and after treatment and analyze questionnaire responses, including aspects of student involvement and teacher contribution.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages84

Reading Time3 h 32 min

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Chapter I : Introduction

Background of Study

Identification of Problems

Scope of Problems

Research Questions

Objective of Research

Significance of Research

Chapter II : Theoretical Background

Previous Studies

Theoretical Framework

Vocabulary

Pictures

Principles for Teaching Vocabulary

Imagery Method in Learning Vocabulary

Chapter III : Methodology

Method of Research

Instrument of the Research

Population and Sample

Method of Collecting Data

Method of Analyzing Data

Chapter IV : Presentation and Analysis Data

Findings

Pre-test

Post-test

Comparison between Pre-test and Post-test

Analysis of Questionnaire

Interview

Chapter V : Conclusion and Suggestion

Conclusion

Suggestion

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING PICTURES TO INCREASE STUDENTS VOCABULARY (A Case Study atSMPN1 Makassar) A THESIS Submitted to the Faculty of Cultural Sciences Hasanuddin University in Partial Fulfillment to Obtain Sarjana Degree in English ANDI IMANTYAS NING F211 14 522 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT FACULTY OF CULTURAL SCIENCES HASANUDDIN UNIVERSITY MAKASSAR 2019 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Alhamdulillahi rabil ‘alamin, the researcher expresses his highest gratitude to Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala for blessing, love, opportunity, health, and mercy to complete this undergraduate thesis. Shalawat and salam are also delivered to prophet Muhammad Sallallahu walaihi wassalam who has brought Islam as the Rahmatan Lil Alamin. In arranging this thesis, a lot of people have provided motivation, advice, and support for the researcher. In this valuable chance, I intended to express my gratitude and appreciation to all of them. First, I deepest appreciation goes to my beloved parents, Hj. Andi Dahniar, Hj. Dra Khadijah Tahir Muda, M.Si, H.Ir Budie Ichwanuddin, Andi Bali Raja and all of my family for the endless love, pray, and support. Thanks to my first consultant Dra. Nadira Mahaseng, M.Ed and second consultant St. Sahraeny, SS. M.Appling who has helped me patiently finishing this undergraduate thesis by giving suggestion, guidance, and correction until the completion of this thesis. For all lectures and his colleagues in English Department, thanks for all support and help. I would to say thanks to all of members of Exalibur 2014, Pengurus BEMKMFIB-UH 2017/2018, KKN DSM BANTAENG gel. 96, PERISAI KMFIB-UH, Acol Squad and Jokam Unhas. For Athifa Ikhtiari A.Md.Bing., S.H, Ainy Amiranti, S.E, AndiAfiyah, S.Adm, Adriyana Adevia, S.E, Husni Pangestu and Rilo Fambudi who always be there to remind me to keep going and never giving up. Finally, I would like to thank everybody who was important to the successful realization of this undergraduate thesis. This undergraduate thesis is far from perfect, but it is expected that it will be useful not only for the researcher, but also for the readers. For this reason, constructive thought full suggestion and critics are welcomed. Makassar, 30 December 2018 Writer TABLE OF CONTENTS COVER…………………………………………………………………………….i ADMINISTRATION…………………………………………………………..….ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT………………………………………………………..vi TABLE OF CONTENTS……………………………………………………….viii LIST OF TABLES………………………………………………………………...x ABSTRACT…………………………………………………………….…..……xi ABSTRAK..…………………………………………………………………......xii CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION………………………………………………1 A. Background of Study……………………………………………………...1 B. Identification of Problems…………………………………………………3 C. Scope of Problems………………………………………………………...4 D. Research Questions………………………………………………………..4 E. Objective of Research……………………………………………………..4 F. Significance of Research…………………………………………………..4 CHAPTER II : THEORETICAL BACKGROUND…………………………...5 A. Previous Studies…………………………………………………………...5 B. Theoretical Framework……………………………………………………6 1. Vocabulary……………………………………………………….……6 a. Definition of Vocabulary………………………………………….6 b. Kind of Vocabulary………………………………………………..7 c. Types of Vocabulary………………………………………………7 2. Pictures………………………………………………………………...7 a. Definition of Pictures……………………………………………...8 b. Types of Pictures…………………………………………………..9 c. The Advantages of Pictures……………………………………...11 3. Principles For Teaching Vocabulary…………………………………12 4. Imagery Method in Learning Vocabulary……………………………13 CHAPTER III : METHODOLOGY…………………………………………..16 A. Method of Research……………………………………………………...16 B. Instrument of the Research………………………………………………16 1. Test…………………………………………………………………..16 2. Questionnaire………………………………………………………...17 C. Population and Sample…………………………………………………..17 1. Population……………………………………………………………17 2. Sample……………………………………………………………….17 D. Method of Collecting Data………………………………………………17 1. Library Research……………………………………………………..17 2. Pre-test……

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the thesis?

To determine the effectiveness of using pictures to increase students’ vocabulary through a case study at SMPN 1 Makassar.

How does the study measure students’ vocabulary improvement?

By conducting a pre-test and a post-test, then comparing the results to see the difference after the treatment.

What additional instruments support the test results?

A questionnaire and an interview are used to gather broader information, including student involvement and perspectives related to the learning process.

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