The Implementation of Distance and Comparison Concepts Into Traditional Marbles Games in Elementary School

Abstract

This research examined the implementation of using the concepts of distance and velocity in relation to traditional marbles games. The purpose of this study was to determine the ability of students to implement the concepts they had learned in school into the traditional marbles game. Data collection was through observations, tests, interviews and documentation from informants who understood the rules of playing marbles. Triangulation was used to check the validity of the data. The results showed that 75% of the students were able to implement the concepts of distance and speed in relation to the traditional kereleng game but were unable to implement the mathematical ability test questions. The percentage of students who obtained high, medium and low scores in completing the mathematical ability test was 33%, 25% and 42%, respectively.
 Keywords: distance, speed, comparison, traditional games, marbles