Peningkatan Kapasitas Working Memory melalui Permainan Congklak pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar

Abstract

Working memory capacity is a limited cognitive complex ability required for holding and manipulating information in a brief period for learning, thinking, giving attention, counting, memorizing, comprehending and problem solving. Congklak traditional game involves cognitive complex abilities, giving attention, counting, reasoning and planning. The aim of this research was to predict the impact of playing congklak game to the working memory capacity. The subject of this research consisted of 12 elementary students from grade V that were divided in two groups of experimental designed. Analysis of the data using independent sample T-test of experimental and controlled group showed digit span (p.05) and mean score of academic achievement in the class (p>.05). The result showed that there was a significant impact of congklak game to working memory capacity in visual imagery and verbal.

Keywords

• academic achievement
• congklak
• phonological loop
• visuospatial sketchpad
• working memory capacity