Improving Numeracy Skills of 5-6 Year-Old Children Using TASPIN

Suwardi Suwela; Novi Nurlela; Nur Asiyah Tul Alaawiyah

doi:10.56741/IISTR.jpes.002051

Authors

Suwardi Suwela
suwardisuwela@gmail.com
Universitas Al-Azhar Indonesia
Novi Nurlela Universitas Al-Azhar Indonesia
Nur Asiyah Tul Alaawiyah Universitas Al-Azhar Indonesia

Keywords:

Early Chidhood Education, Non-Digital Learning Media, Numeracy Skills, TASPIN, Play-Based Learning

Abstract

Early numeracy skills are essential for supporting young children's cognitive development and preparing them for formal mathematics learning. This study aimed to develop and evaluate TASPIN (Tas Pintar), a portable non-digital learning medium designed to improve the numeracy skills of children aged 5–6 years. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach adapted from the Borg and Gall model, consisting of four stages: needs analysis, media design and expert validation, implementation, and evaluation. The participants were 42 kindergarten children from TK Budi Luhur, divided into the Sky Class (n = 21) and the Cloud Class (n = 21). Data were collected through structured observation checklists, performance assessments, and field notes. The findings showed a substantial improvement in children's numeracy skills after the implementation of TASPIN. The average mastery level increased from 35.7% to 84.5% in the Sky Class and from 40.4% to 89.2% in the Cloud Class. Classroom observations also indicated that children became more actively engaged, collaborated with peers, and maintained attention during learning activities. These findings suggest that TASPIN is a feasible and practical non-digital learning medium for supporting early numeracy development in kindergarten classrooms.

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Author Biographies

Suwardi Suwela, Universitas Al-Azhar Indonesia

is affiliated with Universitas Al-Azhar Indonesia, Jalan Sisingamangaraja, Jakarta, Indonesia. He frequently serves as the Publication Chair for both national and international conferences and is actively involved in research on early childhood education, community service related to early childhood, and religious studies activities.(email: suwardisuwela@gmail.com).

Novi Nurlela, Universitas Al-Azhar Indonesia

is an alumnus of Universitas Al-Azhar Indonesia, having studied from 2020 to 2024, and is currently working as an early childhood teacher. She has participated in several research and community service activities focusing on early childhood growth and development.(email: novinrll300700@gmail.com).

Nur Asiyah Tul Alaawiyah, Universitas Al-Azhar Indonesia

is an active eight-semester undergraduate student in the Early Childhood Teacher Education (PG-PAUD) Program at Universitas Al-Azhar Indonesia. She is interested in early childhood education and child development. During her studies , she has actively participated in research and community servies activities relaed to education. She is commited to continuously developing her knowledge and skills to contribute to the advancement of early childhood education (email: asiyaalw@gmail.com).

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