Improving Numeracy Skills and Learning Achievement Using the Play Method in Class I Mathematics Learning

Abstract

Numeracy skills are skills that every student needs to have. But in reality, students' numeracy skills are still low because learning is still teacher-centered. In addition, the use of learning strategies that are not in accordance with student needs can also affect students' numeracy abilities and learning achievements. So this study aims to apply the play method in improving numeracy skills and learning achievement in addition and subtraction material in grade I mathematics. This research uses Classroom Action Research with the Kemmis & Mc Taggart model which consists of two cycles. The subjects in this study were 20 grade I elementary school students. Data collection techniques in this study used observation, tests, and documentation. The data analysis technique used is quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Based on the research that has been done, it can be said that the classroom action research has been successful because it has fulfilled the indicators of success of the action and there is an increase in the numeracy skills of class I students in each cycle. The level of students' numeracy skills that have increased can be shown by the learning achievements of students after participating in learning using the play method. The learning achievement of students who scored ≥ 70 in each cycle, namely 45% in the pre-cycle, 9 students completed, 60% in cycle 1, 12 students completed, and 85% in cycle 2, 17 students completed. Based on the research that has been done, it can be said that the classroom action research has been successful because it has fulfilled the indicators of success of the action and there is an increase in the numeracy skills of class I students in each cycle.