PENGARUH AKTIVITAS SAINS TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN KOGNITIF ANAK USIA DINI DI TK PGRI PEMATANG JAYA
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science activities, cognitive development, early childhoodAbstrak
This study aims to examine the effect of science activities on the cognitive development of early childhood children at TK PGRI Pematang Jaya. Science activities are a learning method that stimulates children’s critical thinking, creativity, and memory through direct experiences with natural phenomena and their surroundings. The research method used was quantitative with a quasi-experimental design using a pretest-posttest control group approach. The sample consisted of 40 children aged 4-6 years, divided into experimental and control groups. Cognitive development data were collected using standardized cognitive tests and analyzed using t-test statistics. The results showed a significant effect of science activities on improving early childhood cognitive development. Children involved in science activities demonstrated a significant increase in logical thinking, memory, and problem-solving skills compared to the control group. This study concludes that implementing science activities is highly effective in supporting cognitive development in early childhood and can serve as an enjoyable and educational alternative learning method. The findings are expected to contribute to teachers and early childhood education institutions in developing science-based learning programs.
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