The Comparison Between Extrovert and Introvert Students In Learning Vocabulary

This study mainly discussed about the comparison between extroverted and introverted students in learning English vocabulary at SMPN 8 Banda Aceh. It could be seen, this is a quantitative research initiative and the purpose of this research is to know the comparison between extroverts and introverted students in learning English vocabulary. The participants were second-grade students of SMPN 8 Banda Aceh, especially class 2A consisting of 28. The data were collected through the Five-Factor Model Questionnaire (FFMQ). To analyze student personality data, SPSS was used. According to the findings, three types of student personalities were identified; namely ambivert, extrovert and introvert. However, only extrovert and introvert students are required to take a vocabulary test. To see the comparison between extroverted and introverted students in learning vocabulary in English, the regression formula in SPSS is used. The results revealed a positive and moderated comparison between extroverted and introverted students in learning vocabulary in English. This meant that extroverted students have higher scores than introverts in vocabulary learning. In other words, the more extroverted students are, the higher score of vocabulary they obtained.