Efektivitas metode kooperatif tipe times games tournament (TGT) untuk meningkatkan pemahaman mufrodat siswa
Purpose This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the Teams Games Tournament (TGT) cooperative learning method in improving Arabic vocabulary mastery among eighth-grade students. Design/methodology/approach - This study used a quantitative approach with a one-group pretest–posttest design. The sample consisted of 20 students selected through total sampling. Data were collected using vocabulary tests and analyzed using a paired sample t-test with SPSS. Findings/results The results showed a significant improvement in students’ scores, increasing from 66.60 (pretest) to 82.95 (posttest), with a gain of 16.35 points. Statistical analysis indicated a significant difference (p 0.05), confirming the effectiveness of the TGT method. Originality/value - This study highlights the effectiveness of the TGT method in enhancing students’ vocabulary mastery through interactive and cooperative learning activities.