Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to develop valid, practical, and effective number bowling media to improve children's counting skills at IT Al-Kahfi Kindergarten, Kemu Village. The research method is research and development with the ADDIE research model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The one to one trial stage amounted to 5 students and a small group trial with 10 students. Data collection techniques using observation, questionnaires, interviews and documentation. The data analysis technique uses validity test, practical test, and effectiveness test. The results showed the validity of material experts 87.5 very valid category and media experts 92.5 very valid category. Practicality test of number bowling media based on teacher response questionnaire, 86.6 very practical category and in the student response trial using one to one 91.28 categorized as very practical and 89.63 categorized as very practical in the small group trial. The effectiveness test is seen from the hypothesis test using the t-test, obtained t^count = 103.439 while for t^table = 2.313. So it can be concluded that t^count> t^table then Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected. It is concluded that the number bowling media to improve children's counting skills is valid, practical, and effective to use in learning.