THE EFFECT OF WORD WHEEL GAMES ON STUDENTS’ WRITING ABILITY

Abstract

This study investigates the effect of word wheel games on the writing ability of seventh-grade students at SMP Swasta Yabes School. Writing is considered a challenging skill for students due to difficulties in vocabulary use, sentence construction, and idea organization. This research employed a quantitative experimental design using a pre-test and post-test control group. The participants were divided into an experimental group taught using word wheel games and a control group taught using conventional methods. Data were collected through writing tests and analyzed using descriptive statistics and an independent sample t-test. The results revealed a significant improvement in the writing ability of students in the experimental group compared to those in the control group. These findings indicate that word wheel games are effective in improving students’ writing ability, particularly in vocabulary mastery, sentence construction, and writing motivation.