The Use of Concrete Objects to Increase Interest in Learning Mathematics using Playfull Learning Method for Grade 1 Elementary School Students

Abstract

This study aims to describe the process of increasing interest in learning math using the playfull learning method with concrete objects media in grade I elementary school students. This type of research is Classroom Action Research (PTK). This research was conducted in semester 2 of the 2022/2023 school year with the research subjects being all first grade students totaling 26 students. The object in this study is an increase in the interest in learning mathematics of grade I elementary school students.

The result of this study is the use of playfull learning method with concrete objects media can increase students' interest in learning. The results showed that the use of playfull learning method with concrete media can increase students' interest in learning mathematics. The increase can be seen from the average percentage results of all observation indicators in cycle I 71.82% increased in cycle II to 89.80%. Student interest questionnaires that have been given to students show that students' interest in math subjects has increased, seen from the percentage of cycle I which is 61.15% and the percentage in cycle II is 75.62%. The success indicator in this study is if the average percentage of all aspects of interest reaches 75%. Based on this, it is concluded that learning mathematics using the playfull learning method with concrete objects media can increase student interest.