The Application of Picture Media in Vocabulary Learning in First Grade at MAN 2 Model Medan.

This research aimed to find out improving of the students’ achievement in vocabulary learning by using picture. The subject of this research were the tenth grade of MAN 2 Model Medan which consisted of 35 students. This research applied classroom action research. The data of this research were qualitative and quantitative data. The qualitative data were taken from observation sheet, interview sheet, and diary notes. The quantitative data were taken from tests, that were carried out in the end of every cycle. The tests were given to the students in form of pre-test, post test 1 in the first cycle and the post test 2 in the second cycle. The result of the data analysis showed that the score of students increased from the first post-test I to post-test II. It showed that the mean of orientation test was 64, there were 8 students (22,8%) who got point 75 or more. In the post test of cycle I, the mean was 73,9 (19 students) it was higher than orientation test. There was 54,3% (19 students) who got point 75 or more. The percentage of the students’ score in the orientation test to post-test I was improvement 54,3%. In the post test II, the mean was 85,6 and the percentage of students who got point 75 or more was 79,3% (35 students). It indicated that the used of picture can improve the students’ ability in vocabulary learning.