Arithmetic Game Design For Primary Students

Abstract

Arithmetic is a field or branch of mathematics that studies addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. In schools Arithmetic is most often used in the process of counting the number of objects, counting the number of students, and buying goods/food in cooperatives. In designing the Arithmetic Game, the author uses the ADDIE development  method, which is divided into 5 development stages, namely (Analysis-Design-Development- Implementation-Evaluation). The design of this Arithmetic Game is based on the problems of elementary/MI students who experience difficulties in learning mathematics. This Arithmetic Game has been tested by Media Experts and Material Experts with validation evidence of 70% for media and 95% for material, which means that the game media can be said to be very suitable to be used as a learning medium. Teachers also feel happy because this game can increase passive students' interest in learning in the classroom. From this research it can be concluded that this Arithmetic Game Design can be used as a learning medium for elementary/MI students, not only that, the design of this Arithmetic Game is certainly not only for playing but students can also learn in a more fun way.