The Effectiveness Of M-Puzzle Toward Preschooler Spatial Skill

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of digital-based geometry puzzle games to stimulate the spatial intelligence of children aged 4-5 years. This type of research is R&D (Research and Development) using the ASSURE model. This study used the target participants aged 4-5 years in PGRI II Taji Kindergarten as a test of instrument validity, Dharma Wanita Duriwetan Kindergarten as the main sample for testing a digital-based geometry puzzle product and NU Hidayatul Athfal Muslimat Kindergarten as a conventional product trial (LKA). The results showed that the digital- based geometric puzzle media that had been developed was more effectively used as a learning medium to stimulate children's spatial intelligence in recognizing shapes and colors compared to conventional media.

Digital Puzzle Worksheet for Identifying Metacognition Level of Students: A Study of Gender Differences

“…The pictures can improve students' visualization and metacognitive skills (Lin & Chen, 2016;Sword & Director, 2005). In contrast to Saroinsong et al (2021), the puzzle developed is limited to recognizing shapes and colors. Whereas Lin and Chen (2016) showed that digital puzzle games only improve students' spatial abilities.…”

“…Sharma (2022) and Battocchi et al (2010) fostered students' ability to work together. The use of games and puzzles as learning tools can improve spatial competence (Lin & Chen, 2016) and social attitudes (Lieban et al, 2018), as well as stimulate spatial intelligence (Saroinsong et al, 2021). Mathematical puzzles through digital manipulatives can improve digital problem-solving competencies (Lieban & Lavicza, 2019).…”

“…Digital worksheet was also developed only for autistic children (Battocchi et al, 2010). The types of puzzles are limited to geometric for children aged 4-5, stimulating spatial intelligence to recognize shapes and colors (Saroinsong et al, 2021). Designing math puzzle tasks by connecting concrete and abstract ideas through physical and digital modeling only increases geometric vocabulary and understanding of transformations (Lieban & Lavicza, 2019).…”

“…Designing math puzzle tasks by connecting concrete and abstract ideas through physical and digital modeling only increases geometric vocabulary and understanding of transformations (Lieban & Lavicza, 2019). The application of digital worksheet can only be used through a smartphone with a minimum of Android 10 features (Darmawan & Yuwaningsih, 2021;Lin & Chen, 2016;Pulungan et al, 2022;Saroinsong et al, 2021).…”

Implementation of Loose Part Media to Increase Creativity in Early Childhood

“…Perhaps A small part of the creativity can be developed through drawing and coloring (Baharun & Adhimah, 2019;Sari et al, 2022). Not only does it include motor skills, but also early childhood has the right to be able to develop and acquire life skills and skills and includes affective and encouragement to skillfully deal with various life problem (Rahmi & Nari, 2022;Saroinsong et al, 2021). Teachers are expected to be able to manage learning and use media so that when delivering material in early childhood it can be conveyed properly so that it is accepted or absorbed by children who are in finally provide changes behavior materials such as abilities in terms of knowledge, attitudes and skills of children (Siskawati & Herawati, 2021).…”