Development and Test of the Effectiveness of Napier Bone Media in Multiplication Learning in Elementary Schools

Minar Tumanggor* -  Universitas Islam Negeri Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan, Indonesia

Abstract


This research aims to develop a valid, practical, and effective Napier Bone learning media in improving the understanding of the concept of multiplication for elementary school students. The type of research used is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model. The subjects of the study were students of grade VI MIN 4 Humbang Hasundutan who were divided into experimental and control groups. The research instruments include expert validation sheets, teacher and student response questionnaires, and concept understanding tests in the form of pretests and posttests. The results showed that Napier Bone media obtained an average validation score of 3.7 (very valid category), practicality score of 3.63 (very practical category), and an N-Gain value of 0.61 (medium-high category) in the experimental group, higher than the control group with an N-Gain of 0.36 (medium category). The t-test also showed a significant difference between the two groups (p < 0.05). Thus, Tulang Napier media is declared worthy of use as an innovative alternative in multiplication learning in elementary schools because it is able to bridge abstract concepts to concrete and support the achievement of the Independent Curriculum and 21st century skills.

Keywords


Napier’s Bones; Learning Media; Multiplication; Conceptual Understanding

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