260 Volume: 02 No.3. , 2022; pp. xx-xx DOI: https://doi.org/10.24036/jfe.v2i3.65 Pembelajaran Inkuiri Melalui Media Loose Parts untuk Mengembangkan Sainsdi PAUD Terpadu Syaiful Jannah Tanah Datar Nidia Ersiyoma, Dadan Suryana Universitas Negeri Padang * e-mail: nidiaersiyomaa@gmail.com , suryana@fip.unp.ac.id Abstract This research is motivated by the lack of children’s scientific ability in expressing their ideas independently without the help of the teacher. This can be seen from the children’s lack of interest in completing the activities designed by the teacher. The purpose of this research will be to use quantitative methods in the aplication inquiry learning through loose parts media to children aged 5-6 years. The number of research subjects was 14 children, 7 children in class B1, 7 children in class B2 os Syaiful Jannah Integrated PAUD in Tanah Datar Regency. Data collectiom techniques were carried out through observation and documentation methods. The instrument used is a test of learning outcomes. Which consists of pre-test and post- test, and treatments 1, 2, and 3. After analyzing the data, the results of the hypothesis test are 0,001 which is smaller than 0,05. This is said because there is a difference between the sciencetific abilities of the children in the experimental group using direct practice methods with loose parts media and the control group carrying out learning activities according to the RPPH designed by the teacher in the class. Keywords: Inquiry, Loose Parts, Scientific Ability PENDAHULUAN Sebagaimana yang tertulis dalam Undang-Undang (UU) Sisdiknas Pasal 1 ayat 17 pada tahun 2003 mengungkapkan bahwa: Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini (PAUD) ialah serangkaian usaha diberikan untuk membina seorang anak dari usia satu tahun sampai anak tersebut berusia enam tahun, yang dilaksanakan dengan cara memberikan stimulus pendidikan agar membantu perkembangan dan pertumbuhan rohani dan jasmani anak tersebut, sehingga anak akan mempunyai bekal yang siap agar bisa lanjut ke tingkatan pendidikan selanjutnya(Yaswinda, 2019).