Development of Tayo Calculating Funnel Media for Multiplication Material in Elementary Schools

Abstract

This study was motivated by the limited variety of mathematics learning media used at SDIT Qurrata A'yun Batusangkar, which still uses simple objects such as stones or straws. This condition makes learning monotonous and reduces student participation. To overcome this problem, the researcher developed the Tayo Counting Funnel learning media as an innovative alternative for understanding multiplication material. This study aims to produce a learning medium in the form of Tayo Counting Funnel that is valid and practical for primary school students. The method used is research and development with the 4D model (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate). The research instruments include a validation sheet and a practicality questionnaire for teachers and students. The validity test was conducted by two lecturers and one teacher from the primary school level, while the practicality test was carried out with teachers and 27 third-grade students at SDIT Qurrata A'yun Batusangkar. The results showed that the Tayo Calculation Funnel media was declared highly valid with a percentage of 92.8% and highly practical based on the responses of 93.7% of teachers and 90.5% of students. Thus, this media is suitable for use in helping students understand the concept of multiplication interactively.