Penerapan Model Direct Learning untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Mengenal Bilangan Siswa Kelas I SD Negeri 2 Tomohon

Abstract

This study aims to improve the ability to recognize numbers through direct learning learning models by playing using number cards in grade I children of SD Negeri 2 Tomohon. This research is a class action research conducted collaboratively. The subject of the research was the first grade students of SD Negeri 2 Tomohon and the design used was the direct learning model. Data retrieval is done by using the test results of learning to sort and match numbers, and observations. The results showed that the direct learning model by playing using number cards can improve the ability to recognize numbers for grade I students of SD Negeri 2 Tomohon. This is indicated by an increase in the value of learning outcomes tests to recognize numbers. The increase that occurred from the test before the action and the first cycle was 50%, and the test after the second cycle was 90%. Based on the results of observations, children can conduct initial activities in the form of grouping number cards based on the color of the number cards and repetition of materials to make a sequence of numbers. The child can do the activity of sorting numbers and matching lots of cards with the symbol of numbers in accordance with what is exemplified by the teacher. In the second cycle the child's ability to recognize numbers has increased as indicated by the child's ability to make sequences of numbers better, that is, can make sequences of numbers without help from the teacher. The use of direct learning models by playing using number cards, in learning to recognize numbers done individually. Learning activities are divided into two, namely making a sequence of numbers using number cards by arranging the number of cards based on the order of numbers and pairing many cards with a symbol of numbers corresponding to how to attach a number card on the board in accordance with the symbol of the numbers listed on the board Keywords: Direct, Learning, Ability to Know Numbers.