THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING CAKE APPLICATION TOWARD STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY AT THE 8TH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP N 17 BANDAR LAMPUNG

MUTIARA, MARETA (2026) THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING CAKE APPLICATION TOWARD STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY AT THE 8TH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP N 17 BANDAR LAMPUNG. Diploma thesis, UIN RADEN INTAN LAMPUNG.

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Abstract

ABSTRACT A lack of vocabulary is often a major obstacle for students when learning English in class. This study was conducted to see whether the use of the Cake Application could be an effective solution to this problem. This application was chosen because it was considered capable of making students more interested in learning, which is very important for enriching their vocabulary. Specifically, this study targeted 8th grade students at SMPN 17 Bandar Lampung to prove whether there was a significant difference in vocabulary scores among students taught using the Cake Application. This research was conducted in the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic year using a quasi-experimental method (there were initial and final tests). A total of 64 students were involved, where 32 students were in the experimental group who learned using the Cake Application, and 32 other students were in the control group who learned in the usual (conventional) way. Participants were selected using purposive sampling techniques. For the data, students completed 50 multiple-choice questions, and the results were calculated using a t-test statistical test. The analysis revealed a statistically significant difference in post test scores between the experimental and control groups (t (62) = 11.251, p < 0.001). The experimental group demonstrated significantly higher vocabulary mastery, with a mean score difference of 14.844 points over the control group. These findings provide clear evidence that the Cake App can be a fun and effective teaching tool. However, this study has several limitations. First, the vocabulary material tested was limited to nouns, verbs, and adjectives. Second, because the students were selected using a specific method (purposive sampling). The results of this study may not be directly applicable to all student populations in other places. Keywords : Cake Application, Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL), Junior High School, Vocabulary Mastery.

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