MODEL PEMBELAJARAN NUMERASI BERBAHAN ALAM UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN BERHITUNG AWAL DI TK HAJAR ASWAD MAKASSAR

Abstract

This study aims to improve early childhood numeracy skills using natural-based numeracy learning at the Hajar Aswad Makkio Baji Antang Kindergarten. This research is a development research with a borg and gall model. The background of this research is due to the lack of optimal early numeracy skills in Hajar Aswad Kindergarten, and the parents' desire for children to be given games so they can name and match numbers. The data analysis technique was carried out descriptively qualitatively and quantitatively to test the effectiveness of the model. The instruments used are observation and interviews. The data sources were 2 teachers in group B and the research subjects were 16 students aged 5-6 years. The results of the expert test stated that numeracy learning made from natural materials in the form of textbooks was valid and practical to use in the Hajar Aswad Makkio Baji Kindergarten after being validated with 78% criteria. The results of the field test showed that the child's early numeracy skills were growing, it was seen that there was an increase in learning after being given numeracy learning made from nature. ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan berhitung awal anak usia dini menggunakan pembelajaran numerasi berbahan alam di TK Hajar Aswad Makkio Baji Antang. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian pengembangan dengan model borg and gall. Latar belakang penelitian ini dikarenakan kurang optimalnya kemampuan berhitung awal di TK Hajar Aswad, dan adanya keinginan orangtua agar anak diberikan permainan sehingga dapat menyebutkan dan mencocokkan bilangan. Teknik analisis data dilakukan secara deskriftif kualitatif dan kuantitatif untuk uji efektivitas model. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah observasi dan wawancara. Sumber data 2 orang guru di kelompok B dan subjek penelitian 16 orang peserta didik usia 5-6 tahun. Hasil uji ahli menyatakan bahwa pembelajaran numerasi berbahan alam berupa buku ajar valid dan praktis digunakan pada TK Hajar Aswad Makkio Baji setelah divalidasi dengan kriteria 78%. Hasil uji lapangan diperoleh kemampuan berhitung awal anak semakin berkembang terlihat peningkatan belajar setelah diberikan pembelajaran numerasi berbahan alam.