The Effect of Augmented Reality on Elementary School Students’ Mathematical Spatial Ability

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10.2991/978-2-38476-489-1_72How to use a DOI?

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Augmented Reality; Spatial Ability; Elementary School

Abstract

Spatial ability is a crucial aspect of mathematics learning in elementary school, particularly in understanding spatial concepts and geometric transformations. However, many students struggle to visualize abstract objects mentally. Augmented Reality (AR) technology offers an innovative approach to enhance student engagement through interactive visualization and immersive learning experiences. This study aims to analyze the effect of AR use on the mathematical spatial abilities of elementary school students. The research method used was a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group. The sample consisted of 60 fifth-grade students divided into two groups: an experimental group that used AR-based learning media and a control group that used conventional methods. The instrument used was a spatial ability test validated by experts. Data analysis results showed that there was a statistically significant difference between the experimental and control groups, with a value of p < 0.05. Students in the AR group showed higher improvement in spatial ability compared to the control group. This suggests that AR can facilitate a deeper understanding of spatial concepts more effectively through concrete visual experiences. The implications of these findings suggest that integrating AR in elementary school mathematics learning has the potential to improve learning quality and students’ interest in visual material. Further development can be directed toward interactive technology-based adaptive curricula.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Farid Ahmadi
AU  - Ary Kiswanto Kenedi
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/11/24
TI  - The Effect of Augmented Reality on Elementary School Students’ Mathematical Spatial Ability
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Educational Science and Teacher Education (ICESTE 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 911
EP  - 919
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-489-1_72
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-489-1_72
ID  - Ahmadi2025
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