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research population since biggest number means a lot in providing representative data for the research.
The research focuses on two main points. Firstly, it would like to describe the students’ perceptions on the implementation of vocabulary weekly tests in the
academic year of 20072008. Secondly, due to the identification of the scope, it investigates the correlation between the students’ perceptions on the weekly tests
and their vocabulary mastery which is shown in their final scores.
D. Objectives of the Research
In relation with the questions in the problem formulation, there are two objectives presented in the research. The first objective is to unveil the students’
perceptions on the implementation of weekly tests in Vocabulary I class. The second objective is to offer a general description as to what extent the students’
perceptions on the weekly tests contribute to their vocabulary mastery.
E. Benefits of the Research
The investigation of the research is aimed to give beneficial contributions, expectantly for the students who join Vocabulary I class, the lecturers who
implement weekly tests in teaching vocabulary class, other researchers, and generally for all the readers.
1. Students of Vocabulary Class
The research provides information about what actually the general perceptions of the students on the implementation of weekly tests in Vocabulary I
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class. The research also investigates the correlation between their perceptions and their final achievements at the end of semester.
2. Lecturers
The research provides the lecturers with the knowledge of perception and its connection with the students’ achievements in mastering vocabulary. As a
result, the lecturers are likely encouraged to build atmospheres which encourage the students to have positive perceptions which will lead them to have positive
behavioral responses.
3. Other Researchers
The researcher hopes that the research could inspire the future researchers who will conduct similar research and further discussion on the implementation of
vocabulary weekly tests in teaching-learning activities.
4. General readers
For general readers, the researcher hopes that the research may enrich and broaden their knowledge of language teaching techniques, especially on the
implementation of vocabulary weekly tests.
F. Definition of Terms
This section presents several key terms and their definitions dealing with what the researcher intends to discuss throughout the research. The objective is to
make clarification and to avoid any misconception about the research. PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
