An Analysis of Learning Method in Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka by Mandiri Belajar at Eleventh Grade of SMK Swasta Prama Artha

Abstract

This research aims to find out the effect of extensive reading on   vocabulary mastery at the eighth grade SMP Y.P Keluarga Pematangsiantar. This research used quantitative with true-experimental method approach. Population of this research was eighth grade with 3 classes which consists of 82 students and the sample of this research was 52 students in two class. The technique of collecting data was pre-test and post-test. The technique of analyzing data by using SPSS version 21.0. The result of research was Tcount (16.932) > Ttable (4.382) at the significance level α = 0.05 with the degrees of freedom (df) = 26. It means that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. Based on the evidence from the research results, the post-test has a higher score than the pre-test. From these results it was concluded that there was a significant difference in Vocabulary Mastery before and after being given treatment using Extensive Reading as a learning method. Therefore, the Writer believes that using Extensive Reading utilized to be used on the students' Vovcabulary mastery at eighth grade of SMP Y.P Keluarga Pematangsiantar. Because the use of Extensive Reading as a method for vocabulary mastery is highly effective. Extensive Reading positively influences students’ reading skill for Vocabulary Mastery, and engagement in the learning process. Therefore, Extensive Reading can be considered an effective and enjoyable teaching strategy for improving vocabulary Mastery among junior high school students