The Development of Young Children’ Data Analysis Concept by Using Game Based Learning Experience Provision

Abstract

Game Based Data Analysis It is a method that allows children to analyze complex data, through the data collection process, act on data and presentation of information using mathematical skills related to data analysis through a game-based learning experience.    The purposes of the study were to study the concept of data analysis of Early childhood children who have organized a game-based learning experience. The target group used were boys and girls aged 5 - 6 years studying in Kindergarten Year 3, academic year 2021, Denla Rama 5 School, Nonthaburi Province, totaling 15 people by Random Sampling. The duration of the experience was 8 weeks. The instruments used in this study consisted of: learning experience plans and conceptual assessment forms on data analysis of early childhood children analyze the data by averaging, standard deviation and instrument content analysis. The results of the study were found that the preschool children who had experienced learning provision by using games as a base in four stages: Step 1, introduce the lesson, step 2, create a game experience, step 3 perform a data analysis activity, and step 4, discussing and concluding results.  The mean score before the experience was 12.40 and the post-experience was averaged 24.40. The children were able to manipulate the data, classify the data, make simple charts and present the simple data, which integration using games is the base can attract the attention of learners because games are a fun medium. It can include data analysis content and can be used for both regular classroom teaching and online teaching.