Developing Inquiry-Based Wordwall Interactive Games to Enhance Early Childhood Mathematical Skills

Mellie Guspita Yanty; Rakimahwati; Farida Mayar; Yaswinda

doi:10.59890/ijels.v4i2.269

Authors

Mellie Guspita Yanty Universitas Negeri Padang
Rakimahwati Universitas Negeri Padang
Farida Mayar Universitas Negeri Padang
Yaswinda Universitas Negeri Padang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijels.v4i2.269

Keywords:

Wordwall Interactive Game, Inquiry, Mathematical Skills, Early Childhood Education

Abstract

This research was prompted by the low mathematical skills among children at TK Nurul Ilmi, caused by a lack of interactive learning media capable of stimulating children's curiosity. The aim of this study was to develop an inquiry-based Wordwall interactive game that is valid, practical, and effective for improving early childhood mathematical abilities. The research method used was Research and Development (R&D) following the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The subjects included 15 children from class B1 at TK Nurul Ilmi. The results showed: (1) the media validity reached 94% (Very Valid); (2) the practicality level based on teacher feedback and child activity observation reached 94.6% (Very Practical); and (3) the effectiveness level showed a significant increase with the average score rising from 61.1% in the pre-test to 97% in the post-test, with an N-Gain value of 0.91 (High Category). It is concluded that the inquiry-based Wordwall interactive game is feasible and effective for improving children's mathematical skills in Kindergarten.

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