Implementation Of Circuit Games To Improve Numbers' Symbol Recognition In Children Aged 3-4 Years At KB Bina Balita Ceria Tumpang

Abstract

Children during the golden age are at a developmental stage in all aspects, including cognitive development, in recognizing number symbols as the foundation for numeracy literacy. Initial observations indicate that most children experience difficulty recognizing number symbols, due to a lack of engaging methods appropriate to the characteristics of early childhood. This study aims to improve the ability of 3-4-year-old children to recognize number symbols through circuit games. This study used a Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach, implemented in two cycles. Each cycle consisted of planning, action implementation, observation, and reflection. The study subjects were 12 children at the Bina Balita Ceria Tumpang Kindergarten (KBB) in Malang Regency. The results showed a significant increase in the first cycle (41.7%), and a classical completion rate of 76.4% in the second cycle. The application of this method has proven effective in improving children's cognitive abilities in recognizing number symbols. The circuit game can improve children's ability to recognize numbers 1-5 in a fun and developmentally appropriate way.