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PENGARUH FLASHCARD TEMA MAKANAN TRADISIONAL PAGAR ALAM TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN MENGENAL ANGKA ANAK USIA 4-5 TAHUN DI PAUD KARTINI LAHAT
This study aims to determine the effect of using flashcard media with the theme of traditional Pagar Alam food on the number recognition ability of children aged 4–5 years at PAUD Kartini Lahat. This study uses a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental method of one group pre-test-post-test design. The research sample consisted of 16 children selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, testing, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out using a normality test and continued with a hypothesis test. The average number recognition ability of children aged 4–5 years increased from 55.56 (pretest) to 91 (posttest) with a difference of 35.44 points. The Shapiro–Wilk normality test showed that the data were normally distributed (pretest Sig. 0.630; posttest Sig. 0.221). The results of the paired sample t-test showed a Sig. (2-tailed) value of p < 0.001 < 0.05 with t = -73.404. The findings of this study indicate that flashcards themed around traditional Pagar Alam food significantly influence the number recognition skills of children aged 4–5 years. This media is effective because it provides concrete, visual, and interactive learning, making it easier for children to understand number concepts in a gradual and enjoyable way. Furthermore, this media also supports children's language, social-emotional, and motor development. Pedagogically, the results of this study suggest that early childhood education teachers are encouraged to utilize flashcards as an alternative learning medium.