THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BAAMBOOZLE AS A GAME -BASED LEARNING PLATFORM FOR ENHANCING VOCABULARY MASTERY AMONG ELEVENTH -GRADE STUDENTS AT SMAN 1 CIOMAS

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  • Reni Anggraeni

    Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa
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  • Nurhaedah Gailea

    Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa
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  • Zakaria

    Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa
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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.2238/v3bz5t70
Keywords:
Baamboozle, game-based learning, vocabulary mastery, quasi-experimental research, English language teaching
Abstract
Vocabulary mastery is essential for successful English language learning, yet many EFL students continue to experience difficulties in understanding and using English vocabulary effectively. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Baamboozle as a game-based learning platform in enhancing students' vocabulary mastery. A quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design was employed. The participants were eleventh-grade students at SMAN 1 Ciomas, consisting of an experimental group taught using Baamboozle and a control group taught through paper-based instruction. Data were collected using equivalent-form pre-tests and post-tests and analyzed through descriptive statistics, the Shapiro–Wilk normality test, Levene’s homogeneity test, an Independent Samples t-test, and Cohen’s d effect size analysis. The findings revealed that the experimental group obtained a higher post-test mean score (74.36) than the control group (68.24). The Independent Samples t-test indicated a statistically significant difference between the two groups (p = .006). Furthermore, the experimental group demonstrated a medium level of improvement, with a mean N-Gain score of 0.46, indicating a moderate enhancement in students' vocabulary mastery, while the effect size analysis produced a Cohen’s d value of 0.61, indicating a medium practical effect. These findings suggest that Baamboozle effectively enhances students’ vocabulary mastery by promoting active participation, engagement, and meaningful vocabulary learning. Therefore, Baamboozle can be considered an effective game-based learning platform for teaching vocabulary in EFL classrooms.
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Published
2026-07-27
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Vol. 18 No. 8 (2026): Sindoro: Cendikia Pendidikan, ISSN 3025-6488
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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BAAMBOOZLE AS A GAME -BASED LEARNING PLATFORM FOR ENHANCING VOCABULARY MASTERY AMONG ELEVENTH -GRADE STUDENTS AT SMAN 1 CIOMAS. (2026). Sindoro: Cendikia Pendidikan, 18(8). https://doi.org/10.2238/v3bz5t70

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