Number puzzle-based learning to develop logical thinking skills in 5–6 year old children
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https://doi.org/10.22460/ts.v12i2.7556Keywords:
Logical Thinking Skills, Number Puzzle Media, Early childhood, Cognitive DevelopmentAbstract
Observation results early in PAUD SPS TP Tugu Mandiri II shows that ability think logical child age 5–6 years Still low. This study aims to improve the logical thinking skills of children aged 5–6 years through number puzzle media. The study used the Classroom Action Research (CAR) method of the Kemmis and McTaggart model which was carried out in two cycles with 20 children as research subjects consisting of 10 boys and 10 girls. Data collection techniques included observation, documentation, and field notes, while data analysis used quantitative and qualitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that number puzzle media effectively improved children's logical thinking skills. The percentage of achievement of logical thinking skills increased from 28% in the pre-action stage to 52% in Cycle I and reached 79% in Cycle II. Improvements were seen in the ability to classify, sort, match, and recognize patterns.
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