THE ENHANCEMENT OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MATHEMATICAL SPATIAL SENSE ABILITIES THROUGH COMPUTER-BASED INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA INSTRUCTION
ABSTRACT: Geometry is a basic
mathematical concept studied at all education levels. However empirical evidence
suggests there are many students who have difficulties learning geometry. One
of many factors that enhances the success of students’ understanding of
geometry is students’ sense of spatial ability. Seeking ways to support
students’ development of spatial sense, researchers studied the impact of
Computer-Based Interactive Multimedia Instruction. This study was quasi experimental
in nature with Pretest and Post-test Control Group Design. The participants of
the study were second grade students of two public junior high schools that
were classified as schools of high and middle level ranking, in Bandung. The
instruments utilized in this study consisted of prior mathematical skills test
(KAM) and spatial sense ability test. The results suggested that: (1a)
generally the students’ spatial sense ability and learning independency were
enhanced using Computer-Based Interactive Multimedia Instruction, compared with
conventional learning; (1b) there were no differences in the enhancement
achievements between students’ spatial sense ability and conventional learning
related to school ranking level; (1c) according to KAM, there were significant
enhancements of student’s spatial sense ability between high, middle, and low KAM;
(2) There is no interaction of effect between learning (CBIM and CVL) and
school level to the enhancement of ability of students’ spatial sense. (3)
There is no interaction of effect between learning (CBIM and CVL) and KAM to
the enhancement of ability of students’ spatial sense.
Author: Nurjanah, Didi
Suryadi, Jozua Sabandar, Darhim
Journal Code: jppendidikangg140152
