Using Word Treasure Game (WTG) in Enhancing Students’ Vocabulary in Filipino Literature

Students' vocabulary is essential to their overall language development, as it directly influences their reading comprehension, writing clarity, oral communication, and ability to engage deeply with academic content, especially in Filipino literature. This study sought to improve vocabulary skills among Filipino 10th-grade students by utilizing the Word Treasure Game (WTG) through a classroom-based research methodology. For the 2024–2025 school year, a total of 44 pupils from an Ozamiz City public school were selected using purposive sampling. A quantitative research design was used, with data collected through a test developed explicitly by the researcher. The results were analyzed using Minitab software, applying statistical methods including the mean, standard deviation, and t-test. Findings showed that before the Word Treasure Game (WTG) strategy was introduced, students' vocabulary performance in Filipino literature fell under the Did Not Meet Expectations category. After the strategy was implemented, students demonstrated a notable improvement in their Filipino vocabulary, achieving an Outstanding level. Findings revealed a substantial increase in students' Filipino vocabulary between the period before and after the implementation of the WTG strategy. The Word Treasure Game improves students' vocabulary in Filipino literature by addressing their vocabulary limitations, fostering meaningful learning, enhancing literary comprehension, and boosting motivation. To help students improve their vocabulary and better appreciate Filipino literature, teachers, students, administrators, and program heads should come together to support creative and engaging strategies—like game-based learning—that make lessons more enjoyable and effective. Index Terms: Filipino Literature, language, student, vocabulary, word treasure