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A Comparison of the Effectiveness of STEM Skewer Stick and Flash Card Learning Media on Students' Understanding of the Concept of Area of Plane Figures at SDN Layungsari 2 Budiana, Sandi; Rosfadhri, Ninda; Prameswari, Shinta; Nursaadah, Ai
Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): June
Publisher : MASI Mandiri Edukasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/misro.v4i2.527

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Mathematics education at the elementary level often faces challenges in enhancing students' understanding of the concept of area in two-dimensional shapes. To address this issue, various learning media have been developed, including Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)-based tools like skewer sticks and flash cards. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of these two media in improving the understanding of the area of two-dimensional shapes among fifth-grade students at SDN Layungsari 2. The research employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design, involving two experimental groups: Class VA used STEM skewer sticks, while Class VB used flash cards. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test assessments of students' understanding of area concepts. The results showed that both groups experienced significant improvement, with the average post-test score of Class VA (88.93) being higher than that of Class VB (83.46). A t-test revealed a significant difference (p = 0.017) between the two groups, indicating that the STEM skewer stick method was more effective in enhancing conceptual understanding. These findings suggest that more concrete and interactive learning media, such as skewer sticks, can optimally increase student engagement and understanding in mathematics education.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Mengenal Huruf Anak Usia Dini melalui Media Mika Telusur Alfabet di PAUD SPS Melati 4 Kabupaten Sukabumi Nursaadah, Ai; Siahaan, Leroy Holman; Rahayu, Wening
PESHUM : Jurnal Pendidikan, Sosial dan Humaniora Vol. 5 No. 1: Desember 2025
Publisher : CV. Ulil Albab Corp

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56799/peshum.v5i1.14634

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Anak usia dini yang sering disebut sebagai priode emas (golden age), adalah fase perkembangan yang sangat pesat baik secara fisik maupun psikis,termauk dalam kemampuan bahasa dan keaksaraan awal. Pada tahap ini, stimulasi yang tepat sangat diperlukan untuk mendukung optimalisasi perkembangan anak, terutama dalam mengenal huruf sebagai dasar literasi awal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemempuan mengenal huruf anak usia 5-6 tahun di SPS Melati 4, Kabupaten Sukabumi, dengan memanfaatkan media pembelajaran inovatif berupa mika telusur alfabet. Penelitian Tindakan kelas ini menggunakan model Kemmis dan Mc Taggart, penelitian ini dilakukan dalam dua siklus yang terdiri dari perencanaan, pelaksanaan tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Hasil observasi prasiklus menunjukan bahwa 43,67% anak belum berkembang dalam kemampuan mengenal huruf, melalui penerapan media mika telusur alfabet terjadi peningkatan kemampuan mengenal huruf dari 39,59% anak mualai berkembang menjadi 66,67% pada siklus 1, dan semakin meningkat di siklus II mencapai 75% anak berkembang sesuai harapan. Meskipun tidak semua anak mencapai kriteria optimal, hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa media mika telusur alfabet efektif dalam meningkatkan kemampuan mengenal huruf anak usia dini, serta mampu merangsang minat dan partisipasi aktif anak dalam proses pembelajaran