APPLYING WORDWALL TO ENHANCE ENGLISH VOCABULARY RETENTION OF GRADE 3 STUDENTS AT BAN MAI PRIMARY SCHOOL

Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of Wordwall as an supplematary tool for enhancing young learners’ vocabulary retention. The study was conducted with one class at grade 3 in Ban Mai primary school in Ha Noi in eight weeks in the frame work of a classroom action research, focusing on their ability to learn and retain new English words with the adoption of Wordwall games. A pre-test and post-test design were implemented to measure the students' vocabulary improvement, supported by student questionnaires to find out their attitude towards the use of of Wordwall-based learning activities. The findings indicate a significant increase in students' vocabulary retention, with the average post-test score improving from 5.0 to 6.4 and  87.5 % of them got positive gain (>0) in the post-test. More than 90 % of students reported high engagement and motivation towards Wordwall activities. The study concludes that Wordwall serves as a useful and motivating tool for teaching vocabulary, supporting young learners’ language development. The findings emphasize the value of incorporating game-based digital resources into early language education to improve vocabulary learning and enrich students’ overall learning experiences.