EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERACTIVE TOOLS IN TEACHING GRAMMAR TENSES FOR 4TH GRADERS
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Grammar is an essential component of language acquisition, and understanding tenses is a fundamental aspect of grammar.Abstract
This study explores the effectiveness of interactive tools in enhancing the teaching of grammar tenses for 4th-grade students. The study involved 15 participants, with a pre-test and post-test design, to assess their knowledge of English grammar tenses before and after using interactive digital tools. The paired samples t-test conducted using JASP software showed a statistically significant improvement in test scores. This research contributes to the growing body of evidence supporting the use of interactive tools in primary education, specifically for teaching language concepts such as verb tenses. The findings suggest that interactive learning tools provide an engaging and effective way to support grammar learning in young students.
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