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This concept paper discusses the impact of implementing the learning-through-play method on fostering interest, engagement and achievement among preschoolers for the topic of money value in Early Mathematics. Since 2010, the transformation of the preschool curriculum in Malaysia has resulted in the National Preschool Curriculum Standard (KSPK), which focuses on a child-centered curriculum. Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) are an important aspect emphasized in the KSPK. Based on DAP, the child-centered teaching and learning process, such as learning through play, is one of the main focuses of the KSPK. Therefore, this concept paper aims to explore the efficacy of the learning-through-play method in fostering the interest, engagement and achievement of preschoolers in learning early mathematics for "Money Value". Previous studies indicate that most teachers have used the learning-through-play method in teaching various subjects. Their purpose in using the learning-through-play method is to attract pupils' interest in learning and improve achievement performance in different subjects. Some researchers use the learning-through-play method to enhance pupils' performance in early mathematics, especially on the topic of pre-numbers. However, previous studies also show that preschool teachers still use traditional teaching approaches and worksheets only nowadays. To address the issue of pupils losing interest in learning and lack of participation and engagement in the teaching and learning process, it is suggested that preschool teachers should intensify efforts and implement the learning-through-play method in teaching preschoolers.
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