PENGARUH PERMAINAN BALOK TERHADAP SIKAP KOGNITIF PADA KONSEP BERHITUNG ANAK USIA 5-6 TAHUN
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https://doi.org/10.51878/teacher.v5i4.10959Keywords:
Permainan Balok, Kemampuan Berhitung, Perkembangan KognitifAbstract
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This study was motivated by the low numeracy skills of children aged 5–6 years, indicating the need for engaging learning media appropriate to children’s developmental characteristics. Block play was chosen as a learning medium because it helps children recognize number concepts, improve concentration, and stimulate cognitive development in numeracy learning through enjoyable activities. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of block play on the cognitive ability of numeracy concepts among children aged 5–6 years at TK Yazida NW Tangar in the 2019/2020 academic year. This research employed a quantitative approach with an experimental design. The population consisted of 40 students, while the sample included 15 students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using observation, interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. The data were analyzed using the t-test to determine the effect of block play on children’s numeracy abilities. The results showed that block play had a positive effect on early childhood numeracy skills. Children became more active, were able to recognize number concepts more easily, and showed greater interest in participating in numeracy learning activities after the implementation of block play activities. The findings indicate that the use of educational play media can help improve children’s cognitive abilities, particularly in understanding basic numeracy concepts in early childhood education.
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Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh masih rendahnya kemampuan berhitung anak usia 5–6 tahun sehingga diperlukan media pembelajaran yang menarik dan sesuai dengan karakteristik perkembangan anak. Permainan balok dipilih sebagai media pembelajaran karena mampu membantu anak mengenal konsep angka, meningkatkan konsentrasi, serta merangsang perkembangan kognitif dalam proses berhitung secara lebih menyenangkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh permainan balok terhadap kemampuan kognitif pada konsep berhitung anak usia 5–6 tahun di TK Yazida NW Tangar Tahun Pelajaran 2019/2020. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain eksperimen. Populasi penelitian berjumlah 40 siswa, sedangkan sampel penelitian terdiri atas 15 siswa yang dipilih menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi, dan angket. Data penelitian dianalisis menggunakan uji t-test untuk mengetahui pengaruh permainan balok terhadap kemampuan berhitung anak. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa permainan balok memberikan pengaruh positif terhadap kemampuan berhitung anak usia dini. Anak menjadi lebih aktif, mudah mengenal konsep angka, serta lebih tertarik mengikuti kegiatan pembelajaran berhitung setelah diberikan perlakuan menggunakan permainan balok. Temuan penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media permainan edukatif dapat membantu meningkatkan kemampuan kognitif anak, khususnya dalam memahami konsep berhitung dasar pada pendidikan anak usia dini.
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