The Effect Of Rotating Wheel Media Assisted By Pop-Up Book On Class Students' Numeracy Skills IV SD Negeri Taratak Nagodang

Abstract

Numeracy skills are a fundamental aspect of basic education, encompassing the ability to understand, analyze, and use numbers in daily life. However, many elementary school students, including fourth-grade students at SD Negeri Taratak, still experience difficulties in understanding numeracy concepts due to unengaging learning approaches. This study aims to examine the effect of using a spinning wheel media assisted by a pop-up book on students' numeracy skills. The study used a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design. The research subjects were 40 students divided into experimental and control groups. The instrument used was a 20-item multiple-choice test. The results of the study showed that there was a significant improvement in the numeracy skills of students in the experimental group. The average pretest score increased from 58.25 to 82.15 in the posttest, while the control group increased from 57.90 to 69.40. The t-test results showed a calculated t-value of 3.62, which is greater than the table t-value of 2.02, indicating a significant difference between the two groups. These findings suggest that the spinning wheel media assisted by a pop-up book can create an enjoyable and interactive learning experience, thereby enhancing student engagement and numeracy understanding. This study recommends the use of creative learning media as a strategy to address difficulties in learning mathematics in elementary schools and emphasizes the importance of innovative learning based on visual and movement that aligns with students' developmental characteristics.