Meningkatkan Kemampuan Anak dalam Mencocokkan Konsep Bilangan dengan Lambang Bilangan melalui Model Make a Match Kelompok B di TK Tunas Harapan Kecamatan Anjir Muara

Abstract

This study aims to improve children's cognitive ability to match number concepts with number symbols through the Make a Match learning model in Group B of TK Tunas Harapan, Anjir Muara District, Barito Kuala Regency. This study was motivated by the low ability of children to recognize and match number concepts with number symbols from 1 to 20. The study employed Classroom Action Research (CAR), which was conducted in two cycles. Each cycle consisted of planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. The subjects were 10 children in Group B, consisting of 6 boys and 4 girls. Data were collected through observation and documentation. The results showed that the implementation of the Make a Match learning model improved children's cognitive ability to match number concepts with number symbols. In the pre-action stage, 8 children (80%) were categorized as Beginning to Develop (BB), while 2 children (20%) were categorized as Starting to Develop (MB). After the intervention in Cycle I, children's abilities began to improve, and in Cycle II, 7 children (70%) achieved the Very Well Developed (BSB) category. The implementation of Make a Match also created an active and enjoyable learning environment and encouraged children to participate actively in learning through play. Therefore, the Make a Match learning model can be used as an alternative learning model to improve young children's cognitive ability to match number concepts with number symbols from 1 to 20.