Spelling Bee Games: Strategy to Improve Indonesian Vocabulary

Abstract

This research aims to: 1) To describe differences in students' mastery of Indonesian vocabulary using the spelling bee method. 2) To find out whether the spelling bee games method is effective for students' vocabulary mastery. 3) To find out students' learning activities in class using the spelling bee games method.  The population and sample in this research were all students of class IV SDS Karuna Singkawang, totaling 92 students. Data collection techniques in this research include tests and observations. Data analysis takes the form of prerequisite data analysis and final data analysis. Based on the research results, it can be seen that 1) There is a significant difference between students' mastery of Indonesian vocabulary using the spelling bee method, 2) spelling bee games are effective in increasing students' vocabulary mastery, 3) Learning using spelling bee games is categorized as active. It is hoped that future research can design more varied learning methods to improve vocabulary mastery.