This thesis aims to know improvement of students‟ vocabulary using match method in the classroom and to know students‟ perceptions of
the use of the match method. The approach used in this research is quantitative. The methodology of this research is a quasi-experimental design. The population is second grade students of SMP Negeri 4 Tinambung. The samples of this study were two groups consisting of 20 students for the control group and 24 students for the experimental group. The treatment was carried out in 4 meetings. The researcher used an instrument consisting of two kinds, namely vocabulary tests (pre-test and post-test) and student perception questionnaires. The students‟ pre-test mean score was (48.75) and the students‟ post-test mean score was (76.88). Meanwhile, the results of the independent sample t-test showed that sig. (2-tailed = 0.002) < 0.05. It means that the match method can significantly improve students‟ vocabulary. Based on the result perception students of the students responses showed that the most students response was good. It means that the students respond well to the use of the match method. Based on the results of data analysis, it can be concluded that by using the match method, it can improve students‟ vocabulary.