Effect of games towards children’s mathematics performance

This study aims to investigate if there a significant different in pre and post of Early Mathematics performance. A single group pre-test and post-test with intervening Early Mathematics based games was used in this research. This involved assessment on the early Mathematics abilities (Ginsburg & Baroody, 2003). This program was conducted among preschoolers (aged 5-6 years old) in one selected rural preschool in Menggatal district, Sabah. The school has 4 classes of 25 students each, with a total of 100 preschoolers. One sample t-test was conducted to compare mathematics ability of children before and after intervention. Mean score for pre-test is 15, while mean score for post-test is 22.32. There was a significant difference in the scores for mathematics ability in pre-test (M=15.78, SD=.99) and post-test (M=22.32, SD=.78), t (86) (=-28.52, p = 0.000). The results show,that the use of games developed by authors are effective in improving preschoolers early Mathematics performance

Early Mathematics learning in reading and writing numerals: Learning through "What are the numbers?" A picture book made up flora and fauna in Borneo.

Learning through picture books is a method which is widely used in preschools to teach mathematics. However, the research findings on the benefits of using picture books in learning mathematics remain inconclusive. This study aimed to i) investigate the effects of a picture book entitled “What are the numbers?” (a picture book made up flora and fauna in Borneo) on early mathematics achievement (reading and writing numerals up to 20) and ii) to get feedback on how appropriate the use of “what are the numbers” from teachers and parents. The book consists elements of critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creative thinking. The effects were measured by comparing the change in early mathematical ability of children in reading and writing numerals up to 20 by using the Rasch measurement model. The mean of the pre-test achievement was -1.99 logits and the mean of the post-test achievement was 1.75 logits which shows a difference of 3.74 logits. The effect size of the difference between the post-test and pre-test achievement was 1.4, which is considered large. Teachers and parents gave positive feedback on the use of the picture book. They commented that the picture book is able to attract children’s attention, enhance their thinking skills and nurture creativity among children. In conclusion, the picture book based on the 4C approach enhanced early mathematics achievement of children

Membangunkan modul stem haiwan menggunakan pendekatan projek untuk kanak-kanak prasekolah

Pembelajaran STEM (Sains, Teknologi, Kejuruteraan, Matematik) di peringkat prasekolah masa kini tidak kertelihatan dengan jelas. Kajian ini bertujuan membangunkan satu modul STEM haiwan dengan menggunakan pendekatan projek untuk kanak-kanak prasekolah. Pelaksanan aktiviti pembelajaran berasaskan pendekatan projek ini menfokuskan kepada aktiviti beberapa haiwan dalam membina tempat tinggal mereka (sarang). Hal ini dipercayai boleh meningkatkan minat kanak-kanak di peringkat awal terhadap STEM kerana aktiviti bertemakan Haiwan sangat sesuai dengan kanak-kanak. Fasa pertama melibatkan aktiviti pengenalan melalui video tentang haiwan. Fasa kedua melibatkan penyiasatan, penyoalan dan pelaksanaan aktiviti iaitu kanak-kanak akan berbincang dengan ibu bapa mereka dengan kolaborasi guru. Fasa ketiga memerlukan kanak-kanak menceritakan aktiviti yang dilaksanakan. Idea yang disampaikan oleh kanak-kanak selaras dengan usaha menjadikan mereka saintis kanak-kanak. Aktiviti ini merupakan satu contoh STEM pendekatan projek yang dapat dilaksanakan semasa Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Bersyarat (PKPB) di negeri Sabah disebabkan Covid-19 dengan penglibatan guru, ibu bapa dan persekitaran sebagai guru ketiga dalam pendidikan awal kanak-kanak

Early mathematics learning in reading and writing numerals: learning through “what are the numbers?” a picture book made up of flora and fauna in Borneo

Learning through picture books is a method which is widely used in preschools to teach mathematics. However, the research findings on the benefits of using picture books in learning mathematics remain inconclusive. This study aimed to i) investigate the effects of a picture book entitled “What are the numbers?” (a picture book made up flora and fauna in Borneo) on early mathematics achievement (reading and writing numerals up to 20) and ii) to get feedback on how appropriate the use of “what are the numbers” from teachers and parents. The book consists elements of critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creative thinking. The effects were measured by comparing the change in early mathematical ability of children in reading and writing numerals up to 20 by using the Rasch measurement model. The mean of the pre-test achievement was -1.99 logits and the mean of the post-test achievement was 1.75 log its which shows a difference of 3.74 logits. The effect size of the difference between the post-test and pre-test achievement was 1.4, which is considered large. Teachers and parents gave positive feedback on the use of the picture book. They commented that the picture book is able to attract children’s attention, enhance their thinking skills and nurture creativity among children. In conclusion, the picture book based on the 4C approach enhanced early mathematics achievement of children