Improvement of Ability of Calculation of Children Age 4-5 Years through Playing Puzzle

Abstract

The study aims to improve the early counting ability of children aged four, five years in PAUD Jump by using the puzzle. Counting beginning is a fundamental ability for children to know the concept of numbers. The method used is action research on students group B of 15 children through four stages of planning, action, observation, and reflection. Data are analyzed by qualitative and quantitative descriptive. Results of the study concluded that by using the Puzzle plannel, the students' early numeracy skills could be improved. Student Ability increased from 44.66% before action and increased on first cycle about 49.25% and in the second cycle becomes 90.16%. Student's ability is high enough at a game process that uses puzzles, ice cream sticks and buttons clasped in planel