IMPROVING VOCABULARY MASTERY: THE IMPACT OF ENDING LETTER ACTIVITIES ON 8TH GRADERS' WORD RECOGNITION

  This investigation study objectives to "Improving Vocabulary Mastery: The Impact of Ending Letter Activities on 8th Graders' Word Recognition" examines how giving eighth-grade pupils word recognition and vocabulary exercises centered on word endings might improve their performance. These exercises might involve word ending matching, suffix addition, and spelling variants. By increasing students' awareness of word structures and patterns, these exercises help them become more proficient and retain language better overall increasing English vocabulary recognition among 8th-grade students through the practice of an ending letter action. This study addresses a gap in current educational practices by implementing a four-week intervention designed to actively engage learners in vocabulary acquisition. Recognizing diverse learning styles, particularly verbal and visual, the research aims to move beyond traditional passive learning methods typically employed in instruction. By integrating games into the learning process, the study evaluates the effectiveness of these activities in enhancing academic performance and fostering an optimal learning environment. Utilizing a quantitative approach, data were collected through MCQ tests, comprising pre-and post-tests of equal difficulty, to measure the intervention's impact. All 29 participating students volunteered for the classroom assessment. The results indicate a significant improvement in vocabulary recognition, validating the efficacy of the activities for instructional purposes. The study suggests implications for future research and educational policy, highlighting the importance of incorporating active learning strategies into pedagogical practices. The findings underscore the value of these activities in enhancing time management and facilitating concept comprehension among students.