The use of Talking Toys in reducing the cognitive loads of elementary school students in science learning

This research aimed to reduce the intrinsic cognitive load of student in learning science subject by implementing Talking Toys media. The research conducted in one of the elementary school in Garut by using post-test only control group design. 60 student of class X become the sample of the research that divided into two Classes namely experimental and control class. Students intrinsic load was measured from students capacity in processing information. Data was obtained through essay test which compiled in the form of task complexity worksheet. Students learning result was measured by written test of their reasoning ability. The result shows that students who got treatment by talking toys media has higher ability in processing information compare to students who did not receive it. Research result illustrate that elementary school students intrinsic load while learning science subject in experimental class is lower than in control class. The low level of students intrinsic load has correlation with the high level of students learning result.