THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PUZZLE PLAY TO IMPROVE THE COGNITIVE ABILITIES OF CHILDREN AGED 7–9 YEARS ON INDONESIAN CULTURAL DIVERSITY AT SDN SITU GEDE 2, BOGOR CITY

Abstract

 Introduction

This study aims to determine of puzzle play in enhancing the cognitive abilities of children aged 7–9 years regarding the cultural diversity of Indonesia. The research method used is a descriptive case study involving three third-grade students from SDN Situ Gede 2 Kota Bogor, identified with low cognitive levels based on pretest results. The intervention was carried out through puzzle games themed around. Indonesian culture over three days, covering traditional dances, traditional clothing, and traditional houses.

Method        

This study was quantitative with a cross sectional approach design.The population in this study was children aged 10-12 years using the Cluster Random Sampling technique. The sample size used in this study was 98 respondents and data analysis used the Chi-Square test.

Result

The results of statistical tests showed that the chi-squre analysis of diet with the incidence of obesity in school children were obtained with a value of p= 0.035 (p<0.05), physical activity with the incidence of obesity in school children obtained a value of p= 0.006 (p<0.05)

Conclusion

So it can be concluded that there is a relationship between diet and the incidence of obesity in school children at MI Hidayatul Mutaalimin and there is a relationship between physical activity and the incidence of obesity in school children at MI Hidayatul Mutaalimin.