@thesis{thesis, author={Oetpah Serli M}, title ={IMPROVING VOCABULARY BY USING FLASH CARDS OF SECOND GRADE STUDENTS OF SMPN MAUBELI IN THE SCHOOL YEAR 2021/2022}, year={2022}, url={http://repository.unimor.ac.id/259/}, abstract={The aim of this research was conducted to improve vocabulary using flashcards of second grade students of SMP Negeri Maubeli in the School year 2021/2022. This research was categorized into class Action Research (CAR). The steps of the research were, planning, action , observation and reflection. The data were in the form of quantitative data. The participants of this research were the second grade students at SMP Negeri Maubeli. the total were 20 students chosen as the subject. There were two types of instruments that were used in this study, a test and non- test.Non-test instruments include interview guidelines and observation checklist. The test instruments includes the pre-test and post-test. The result of this research showed that flashcards can improve the students vocabulary. It was proven by the mean score of each test. . It can be seen from the mean score of the students in pre-test 50.25 to 93.35 in posttest. The gained score between the mean of pre-test and post-test was 43,1. It indicated that the student’s achievement was satisfactory enough. The research also showed indicators that the use of flashcards to improve students’ vocabulary was effective. and also flashcards could make the students more active in teaching learning process. It can be seen from the observation during the learning process; the students gave positive response and paid high attention to the teachers’ explanation. The classroom situation became active and interactive because they enjoyed and they were motivated in teaching learning process. In conclusion, flashcards can improve the students’ vocabulary for the second grade students of SMP Negeri Maubeli.} }