Innovation in Mathematics Learning for Islamic Elementary Schools (MI/SD) through Nara Card Games

Abstract

One of the common challenges faced by mathematics teachers is students' lack of proficiency in basic arithmetic operations (KaTaBaKu-Kali Tambah Bagi Kurang), which often hinders their understanding of other mathematical concepts such as multiplication, addition, division, and subtraction. Additionally, teachers encounter difficulties in cultivating students' interest in learning. Therefore, innovative teaching methods are required to make learning more engaging and enjoyable, thus enhancing students' motivation to learn and their understanding of the subject. One such innovation involves the use of Nara card games. Nara cards consist of a set of cards numbered from 0 to 9, where participants are free to choose arithmetic operations to win the game. This research aims to describe the use of Nara card games as an innovative teaching approach for mathematics in MI/SD (Islamic Elementary Schools). The research methodology employed in this study is literature review, which involves the analysis of various literature sources to draw conclusions. The research findings indicate that the use of Nara card games as an innovation in mathematics education at MI/SD can be a solution to boost students' interest in learning and improve their fundamental understanding of arithmetic operations concepts.