IMPROVING COUNTING SKILLS USING BIG BOOK MEDIA at BAROKAH PRESCHOOL, PADANG GENTENG KAUR

Abstract

This research aims to improve children's counting skills through the use of Big Book media in PAUD Barokah Padang Genteng, Kaur Regency. The research used the Classroom Action Research (PTK) method which was carried out in two cycles with research subjects of 12 group A children. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, documentation and assessment of children's numeration abilities. Indicators observed include the ability to number sequences 1–10, count objects according to their number, relate number symbols to objects, and count by showing the objects being counted. The results showed that children's numeracy skills improved in each cycle. The average numeracy score at baseline was 29.17 % , increasing to 62.50% in Cycle I, and reaching 87.50% in Cycle II. All indicators met the established success criteria of at least 75%. In addition to improving numeracy skills, Big Book media also increases children's interest, attention, and activeness during learning. Therefore, Big Book media is effective for improving numeracy skills in early childhood .

Keywords: numeracy skills, Big Book media, early childhood , classroom action research