English vocabulary learning with word lists, word cards and computers: implications from cognitive psychology research for optimal spaced learning

ReCALL ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatsuya Nakata
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Study Time ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
School Students ◽  
Spaced Learning ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Word Lists ◽  
Post Test

AbstractThe spacing effect is known to be one of the most robust phenomena in experimental psychology, and many attempts have been made to realize effective spaced learning for L2 vocabulary learning. This study compares vocabulary learning with word lists, word cards, and computers in order to identify which material leads to the most superior spaced learning. In the experiment, 226 Japanese high school students studied ten English words with one of the three learning materials: lists, cards, and computers. One-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) showed that although no significant difference existed between the Card group and the other two, the PC group significantly outperformed the List group on the delayed post-test. Item analysis using Chi-squares demonstrated that on the delayed post-test, the List group's successful recall rates for four of the ten items were significantly lower than those of the Card or PC group. Correlational analysis indicated that the time invested in learning and the subsequent post-test scores did not correlate significantly for the List and Card groups. Paradoxically, a negative correlation was observed between the PC group's study time and their post-test scores. The lack of meaningful relationships between the study time and subsequent retention may be partially due to the limited ability of certain learners to learn effectively while using certain materials. A questionnaire given to the participants found that, in general, computers were evaluated more favorably than lists or cards. At the same time, however, learners exhibited large variations in their evaluation of computers, implying the importance of considering individual differences when introducing CALL to learners. In summary, the study has demonstrated the superiority of computers over lists, the limited advantage of word cards over lists, and no statistically significant difference between computers and cards. The findings are significant because although the advantages of cards or computers have been advocated, no study has ever tested such claims empirically.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Al-Thariqah Al-Intiqaiyyah in Improving Arabic Learning Outcomes for Islamic Senior High School Students

IZDIHAR ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 201
Author(s):  
Miftachul Janah ◽  
Afif Kholisun Nashoih
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Test Score ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Science Major

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of learning Arabic in improving learning outcomes by using Al-Thariqah Al-Intiqaiyyah in tenth class of science major at Islamic Senior High School 3 Jombang. This study used a quasi-experimental method with a non-equivalent control group pre-test post-test design. The population in this study were all tenth classes of science major at Islamic Senior High School 3 Jombang while the sample was tenth class of science major 8 as a control class and tenth class of science major 6 as an experimental class. Data were analyzed descriptively and inferentially.  From the test data, it can be seen that the average outcomes of the experimental class and the control class has increased. The average pre-test score of the control class was 55.25 and the average post-test score was 79.25 while the average pre-test score of the experimental class was 55.25 and the average post-test score was 87. Based on the results of the SPSS 16.0 analysis, sig values were obtained. (2-tailed) of the experimental class and the control class post-test was 0.00 which means less than 0.05. So it can be concluded that H1 is accepted then there is a significant difference between the experimental class post-test and the control class post-test. H1 acceptance proves that Al-Thariqah Al-Intiqaiyyah was effective in improving Arabic learning outcomes in tenth class of science major at Islamic Senior High School 3 Jombang.

scholarly journals Stimulating Students’ Argumentation using Drawing – based Modeling on The Concept of Ecosystem

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 98
Author(s):  
E N Sumarni ◽  
A Widodo ◽  
R Solihat
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Data ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Level 2

<p class="Abstract">Drawing – based modeling as learning approach, it allows students to create models based on drawing which help them to run a simulation. Students can use drawing–based modeling to learn a pair of interacting population known as predato–prey system while they usually conducted practicum using diagram of organisms. This study was to explore students’ argumentation and students’ understanding on the concept of the ecosystem. The study was conducted quasi – experimental using the matching – only post-test – only control group design. The participants consist of 60 grade 10 senior high school students in Subang, West Java. They are placed into two groups, 30 students in the experimental group and 30 students in the control group. Data was collected through argumentation test and selected response test for assessing students’ understanding. Students’ argumentation were analyzed using Toulmin’s argumentation pattern and statistical analysis. The result showed there is no significant difference between the experimental group and the control group for students’ argumentation. Most of the students are predominantly at level 2. But the coherency of arguments of the experimental group is more coherent than the control group. It means that the students in experimental group can make logical claim and supported by the correct and relevant grounds (data, warrant, and backing). The result of students’ understanding showed there is a significant mean score between the experimental group and the control group whether 72.33 for the experimental group and 62.13 for the control group</p>

scholarly journals THE USE OF THINK-ALOUD STRATEGY TO IMPROVE STUDENTS READING COMPREHENSION: A STUDY OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS dalam Prosiding Konferensi Linguistik Tahunan Atma Jaya 15

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
ekauliyantiputri
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Think Aloud ◽  
School Students ◽  
Post Test

The study aims at investigating the use of think-aloud strategy on eleventh grade students in senior high school. The students are randomly assign to two groups: students in experimental group use think-aloud strategy as their reading strategies in narrative and informative English texts; whereas, students in the control group use regular reading intruction. It is expected that eleventh grade studens in senior high school who apply think-aloud strategy show better reading comprehension than students who do not apply the same strategy. The total of sample in this study are 20 students in the second semester. The study uses experimental as the research approach. The researcher employs pre-test , post test. The tests are made based on a chart that explains the types of comprehension questions developed by Day and Park (2005) which is related to the effort in improving the student’ reading comprehension. The researcher finds that there is a significant relationship between the use of think aloud and overall reading comprehension, inference, prediction, evaluation and personal response comprehension. In addition, the result of the analysis of the pre and post-test scores shows that there is a significant improvement in the students post-test scores in comparison with pre-test scores.

scholarly journals EFEKTIVITAS PENGGUNAAN BAHAN AJAR PASAL 33 1945

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Achmadi Achmadi ◽  
M Basri
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
T Test ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test

AbstractThis article is intended to measure the effectiveness of using Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution for junior high school students and the improvement of teaching materials, in accordance with the principles of development. As an experimental research, the form of this research is a quasy experiment. The object of this research was 53 students in SMP Kota Singkawang. Data were collected using measurement techniques. This study uses a different test using t-test as a data analysis tool. Based on the SPSS output, the t-test results show that the significance = 0.00 <α 0.05, which indicates that there is a significant difference in learning outcomes between the pre-test and post-test results. Thus it can be concluded that the effective use of teaching materials has an impact on students' understanding of the material of Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution at SMP Kota Singkawang. Keywords: Economic Learning, Teaching Materials, Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution.

Employing Humanoid Robots for Teaching English Language in Iranian Junior High-Schools

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (03) ◽  
pp. 1450022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minoo Alemi ◽  
Ali Meghdari ◽  
Maryam Ghazisaedy
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
English Language ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Humanoid Robots ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test

This paper presents the effect of robotics assisted language learning (RALL) on the vocabulary learning and retention of Iranian English as foreign language (EFL) junior high school students in Tehran, Iran. After taking a vocabulary pre-test, 46 beginner level female students at the age of 12, studying in their first year of junior-high participated in two groups of RALL (30 students) and non-RALL (16 students) in this study. The textbook used was the English book (Prospect-1) devised by the Iranian Ministry of Education for 7th graders, and the vocabulary taught and tested (pre-test and post-test) were taken from this book. Moreover, the treatment given by a teacher accompanied by a humanoid robot assistant in the RALL group took about five weeks in which half of the book was covered, and the non-RALL group was taught in a traditional method. Finally, the teacher administered the post-test and delayed post-test whose results of repeated measures ANOVA and Two Ways ANOVA indicated that there was a significant difference regarding participants' vocabulary gain and retention in RALL group comparing to non-RALL group. In addition, the teacher reported the students' positive reaction to RALL in learning vocabulary. Overall, the results revealed that RALL has been very influential in creating an efficient and pleasurable English learning environment. This study has some implications for technology-based education, language teaching, and social robotics fields.

scholarly journals 1 Slash 100%: gamification of mathematics with hybrid QR-based card game

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 1453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ong C Yung ◽  
Syahrul Nizam Junaini ◽  
Ahmad A Kamal ◽  
Laili F Md Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Card Game ◽  
Quick Response ◽  
School Students ◽  
Test Question ◽  
Decimal Fraction ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test

Mathematics is important in our life and society. However, gamification of mathematics is rare for the topics such as fractions and decimals. This paper presents the development of an educational mathematics game called One Slash One Hundred Percent (1 Slash 100%). It is the hybridization of conventional card game and Quick Response (QR). This research aims to study how the respondents explore the card game to master decimal, fraction and percentage. The testing was conducted among secondary school students in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia (n=12; age=14). The respondents were asked to answer a set of questions in pre-test and post-test question. The results were promising where the analysis showed a significant difference between pre (M=14.3, SD=2.103) and post-test scores (M=17.6, SD=2.234). Thus, gamification of mathematics using hybrid card game increases their mastery of decimal, fraction and percentage.

scholarly journals The Use of Charades Games in Teaching Vocabulary to the Junior High School Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Muhammad Fauzi Bafadal ◽  
Humaira Humaira
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Alternative Hypothesis ◽  
First Grade ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Academic Year

Vocabulary is a knowledge of words and word meanings. To increase the student’s vocabulary, the writer chosen game. A game is an alternative way to teach. One of the alternative games is a charades game. So, based on it the aim of this study is to investigate the effect of charades game toward student’s vocabulary. This study was conducted at the first-grade students of SMPN 18 Mataram in academic year 2017/2018. This study used a quasi-experimental design that is used pre-test and post-test control group design. The population of study involved 40 students from two classes SMPN 18 Mataram in academic year 2017/2018. The writer took all of the students as a sample, and they are 20 students belong to the experimental group and 20 students in the control group. In this study, the writer used the vocabulary test consists of 20 items multiple choice covered with the indicator of vocabulary consist of spelling, pronunciation, and meaning. The result of this study, the students could understand spelling, pronunciation, and meaning and they could answer the test vocabulary easily through charades game. In this data, pre-test, and post-test as the research technique of data collection, then followed by analyzing the data using the t-test formula. The level of significance is at 0, 05%, t-test = 2,99 and t-table= 2,02, Alternative Hypothesis (Ha) was accepted and Null Hypothesis (Ho) was rejected. It means that there was a significant difference between the student's pre-test and post-test scores. Thus, the writer concludes that the charades game on the student’s vocabulary affects.

scholarly journals The Impact of Podcasts on EFL Students’ Listening Comprehension

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tryanti R. Abdulrahman ◽  
Nonny Basalama ◽  
Moh. Rizky Widodo
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Listening Comprehension ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

This research has objective to investigate students’ listening comprehension through the use of podcast in EFL classroom. 60 high school students in Indonesia were taken as sample for this research with distribution of 30 students in experiment class and 30 students in control class. The samples were taken by using cluster random sampling. Quasi-experimental method with the post-test only control group design was applied in this research. In addition, a survey questionnaire was administered to experimental group to explore their perception on the use of podcast instruction in teaching listening. Findings revealed that there is a significant difference of post-test score between two groups, favoring experimental group. Data analysis using one way ANOVA showed significance value (sig. 0.010) is lower than &lt; 0.05 which interpreted that Podcast has significant impact on students’ listening comprehension. Additionally, the result of questionnaire indicated that students have positive attitude toward the use of podcast in listening classroom. Students perceived that podcasts provided authentic materials, interesting activities including listening exercises and meaningful tasks for them so they felt more motivated to learn English. This study recommended that teacher may utilize podcast in teaching listening considering its effectiveness as technology based learning tool.

The Massachusetts Blood Pressure Study, Part 2. Modestly Elevated Levels of Sodium in Drinking Water and Blood Pressure Levels in High School Students

1985 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert W. Tuthill ◽  
Edward J. Calabrese
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
School Students ◽  
Low Sodium ◽  
Blood Pressure Study ◽  
Confounding Variables ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Tenth Grade

The blood pressure (BP) of tenth grade students from a town with 42 mg Na/L in drinking water was compared to that of comparable tenth grade students in a geographically contiguous community with 6 mg Na/L. No statistically significant difference occurred in mean BP between the two communities for males and females for diastolic BP and male systolic BP. However, the low sodium community females displayed a significantly higher BP (p < 0.05) of 1.6 mmHg. Analysis of covariance for potentially confounding variables did not significantly alter the initial findings. In summary, an average of 36 mg Na/L higher Na levels in the drinking water was not associated with an increase in BP levels in tenth grade students.

Lesson study incorporating phase-based instruction using Geometer's Sketchpad and its effects on Thai students’ geometric thinking

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 252-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lilla Adulyasas ◽  
Shafia Abdul Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Test Scores ◽  
Lesson Study ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Geometer's Sketchpad ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Geometric Thinking ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Thai Students ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Based Instruction

Purpose – Geometry has, in many countries, proved to be one of the problematic topics in mathematics. The purpose of this paper is to report on a study that was carried to investigate the effects of lesson study incorporating phase-based instruction (LS-PBI) using Geometer's Sketchpad (GSP) on Thai students’ geometric thinking. Design/methodology/approach – The effectiveness of the LS-PBI using GSP within the targeted context was assessed in a quasi-experimental research approach involving three groups of mixed ability grade 7 students (12-year-olds) in one of the schools in Yala province, Thailand. These groups (Group 1: n=30, Group 2: n=28 and Group 3: n=29) were taught the topic of properties of 2D and 3D geometric shapes through phase-based instruction using GSP in turn by three different teachers. The teachers observed the lesson study teaching protocol. Data were collected using pre-test and post-test to assess students’ van Hiele level of geometric thinking. In addition, six students were selected to be observed in order to give supplementary data on their level of geometric thinking changed. Findings – Findings revealed that the LS-PBI was effective in improving students’ geometric thinking. Analysis of paired sample t-test showed that there was a significant difference in the pre-test and post-test scores in each group after each LS session. Analysis of covariance showed that there was a significant difference in the post-test scores among the three groups of students. Originality/value – The findings of this original study suggest that the LS-PBI using GSP was effective in enhancing students’ geometric thinking.

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